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Rainn Wilson

Rainn Wilson - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornJanuary 20, 1966
Age60
BirthplaceSeattle, Washington, USA
Zodiac SignAquarius - (see also Rainn Wilson's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacSnake
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForPortraying Dwight Schrute on 'The Office' (U.S. version)

Intro

Rainn Wilson is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer, best known for his role as Dwight Schrute on the US version of the television series 'The Office.' He has also appeared in films and worked as a director and producer.

Early Life & Background

Rainn Wilson was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. He attended New Trier High School after moving to Illinois and later attended the University of Washington, where he earned a bachelor's degree in drama. He went on to receive an MFA in acting from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts.

Career Highlights

  • Played Dwight Schrute on 'The Office' (2005–2013)
  • Has appeared in films such as 'Super,' 'The Rocker,' and 'Juno'
  • Co-created and starred in the spiritual web series 'SoulPancake'
  • Has directed several episodes of 'The Office' and other projects

Trivia

  • He is a member of the Baháʼí Faith.
  • Co-founded the media company SoulPancake.
  • Authored the memoir 'The Bassoon King'.
  • Wilson is also a classically trained bassoonist.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Rainn Wilson?

Rainn Wilson is 60 years old.

When was Rainn Wilson born?

Rainn Wilson was born the 20 January 1966.

Where is Rainn Wilson from?

Seattle, Washington, USA.

On His Birth-Day

About January 20th, 1966, in brief:

  • Day of the week: January 20th, 1966 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: The Sounds Of Silence by Simon & Garfunkel
  • #1 UK song: Day Tripper / We Can Work It Out by The Beatles
  • Popular movie: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? directed by Mike Nichols

Check the link for more news and curiosities on January 20th, 1966.

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainn_Wilson
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Rainn-Wilson
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0933988/