Rainn Wilson
Birth Name:
Rainn Dietrich Wilson
Birth Place:
Seattle, Washington, United States
Profession
Actor, Producer, Soundtrack, Director, Writer
Fast Facts
- Launched website Soul Pancake in 2009 as a collective forum for artists and other intellectuals
- Was nominated for the 2009 Scream Award for best cameo
- Received theater training at Tufts University, the University of Washington and New York University
- Quote: "I think definitely people know me from playing creeps and weirdos, and I'm definitely looking to expand my range․ I started in theatre, and for me, it was all about transformation․․․I have a great affinity for the outsider, but I definitely am about expanding my range as well․"
- Well known for his role as Dwight Schrute on NBC's "The Office․"
- Possesses the ability to play the clarinet and the bassoon
- Was the final choice for the role of Gob on "Arrested Development," but was beaten out by Will Arnett
Awards
- 2004Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:Winner
- 2006Gold Derby TV Award - Comedy Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2006Gold Derby TV Award - Ensemble of the Year:Nominated
- 2007Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Winner
- 2007Gold Derby TV Award - Ensemble of the Year:Winner
- 2007Gold Derby TV Award - Comedy Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2007Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 2007TV Guide Award - Favorite Frenemies:Winner
- 2007TV Guide Award - Favorite Ensemble:Winner
- 2007TV Guide Award - Favorite TV Sidekick:Winner
- 2007Teen Choice Award - Choice TV: Sidekick:Nominated
- 2008Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Winner
- 2008Gold Derby TV Award - Ensemble of the Year:Nominated
- 2008Gold Derby TV Award - Comedy Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2008INOCA TV - Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 2008Golden Nymph - Outstanding Actor - Comedy Series:Nominated
- 2008Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 2008Future Classic AwardWinner
- 2008TV Land Award - Co-Worker You're Least Likely to Invite Out for Happy Hour:Nominated
- 2009Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 2009Gold Derby TV Award - Ensemble of the Year:Nominated
- 2009Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 2010Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 2010Golden Nymph - Outstanding Actor - Comedy Series:Nominated
- 2010Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
- 2011Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 2012Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 2013Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 2015Fright Meter Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2016Chainsaw Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2016iHorror Award - Best Male Performance - Horror Movie:Nominated
- 2019Gold ADDY - Branded Content & Entertainment for Television:Winner
- 2019Cannes Lion Award - BRANDED CONTENT & ENTERTAINMENT: FILM, TV AND ONLINE FILM CONTENT:Nominated
- 2019Platinum Winner - Best Video: Medical:Winner
- 2019Silver Telly - Television: Documentary: Individual:Winner
- 2024Astra TV Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Streaming Movie:Nominated