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Luke Wilson

What is luke wilson?

· James MacDonald

Key facts

Full name Luke Cunningham Wilson[2]
Birth date September 21, 1971[2]
Birth place Dallas, Texas, U.S.[2]
Occupation Actor[2]
Years active 1994–present[2]
Family Younger brother of Owen Wilson and Andrew Wilson[3]

Luke Wilson is an American actor, born Luke Cunningham Wilson on September 21, 1971, in Dallas, Texas [2]. He is the younger brother of actors Owen and Andrew Wilson [3]. He is known for his work in films such as *Bottle Rocket* and *The Royal Tenenbaums* [2]. He is not to be confused with Luke Perry or Luke Cage [1].

Context

Luke Wilson is an American actor known for his roles in comedy and drama films. He began his career in the mid-1990s and gained recognition through his collaborations with director Wes Anderson [2]. He is part of a family of actors, with his brothers Owen and Andrew also in the industry [3]. His work includes both acting and directing, with his directorial debut coming in 2005 [2]. He has been active in the entertainment industry since 1994 [2].

Documented claims

  • Luke Wilson's first credited film was *Bottle Rocket* (1996). [2]
  • He has worked with director Wes Anderson on *Bottle Rocket*, *Rushmore*, and *The Royal Tenenbaums*. [2]
  • He co-directed the film *The Wendell Baker Story* (2005). [2]
  • He attended Occidental College. [3]

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Questions and answers

Are Luke Wilson and Owen Wilson full brothers?

Yes, Luke Wilson is the younger brother of Owen Wilson [3].

Did Luke Wilson get married?

The sources do not state whether Luke Wilson has been married [1].

How many children does Luke Wilson have?

The sources do not mention any children for Luke Wilson [1].

Sources

  1. Luke Wilson | American actor | Britannica — britannica.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Luke Wilson - Biography — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Luke Wilson Movies and Shows - ‎Apple TV — tv.apple.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People