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Rainn Wilson Biography
Birth Name:Rainn Dietrich Wilson
Birth Place:Seattle, Washington, United States
Profession Actor, Producer, Director, Soundtrack, 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 Award-: winner
- 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