Date of Birth: January 20, 1966
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Biography
Rainn Dietrich Wilson is an American actor, comedian, writer, director, and producer best known for his role as Dwight Schrute on the NBC sitcom “The Office,” which earned him three consecutive Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. Born in Seattle, Washington, Wilson spent his early years in Nicaragua before returning to the United States. He studied drama at both Tufts University and the University of Washington, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in drama in 1986. Wilson’s career began in theater, performing with the New York-based theater companies like The Public Theater and Ensemble Studio Theatre. He made his television debut in 1997 on the soap opera “One Life to Live” and appeared in various television shows and films before landing his breakout role on “The Office” in 2005. Beyond acting, Wilson is also a co-founder of the digital media company SoulPancake, which aims to create uplifting and thought-provoking content. He has also authored a memoir titled “The Bassoon King: My Life in Art, Faith, and Idiocy.”
5 Interesting Facts about Rainn Wilson
1. Rainn Wilson is a classically trained bassoonist, having played the instrument since high school.
2. He is a member of the Bahá’í Faith and has spoken openly about his spirituality and its influence on his life and work.
3. Wilson’s first major film role was in the 2002 science fiction horror film “House of 1000 Corpses,” directed by Rob Zombie.
4. He appeared in a memorable Super Bowl commercial in 2019 for the frozen food brand, Devour.
5. Before pursuing acting full-time, Wilson worked as a moving van driver in New York City.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Rainn Wilson
1. “I was a total dork in high school.”
2. “Dwight Schrute is one of the greatest comedy creations of all time.”
3. “Acting is really about having the courage to fail in front of people.”
4. “I believe in the marriage of art and commerce, and that’s what I do.”
5. “I was this weird, dorky, kind of geeky kid and I was also really smart.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth Rainn Wilson has achieved is approximately $14 million.
Children
Rainn Wilson has one son named Walter McKenzie Wilson, born in 2004, with his wife, writer Holiday Reinhorn.
Relevant Links
1. [Wikipedia – Rainn Wilson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainn_Wilson
2. [IMDb – Rainn Wilson](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0933988/
3. [SoulPancake](https://www.soulpancake.com/
4. [Rainn Wilson on Twitter](https://twitter.com/rainnwilson
5. [The Bassoon King on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Bassoon-King-Art-Faith-Idiocy/dp/0525954538
