Patrick Wilson
Awards & Honours
6
Awards Won
7
Honours
1
Rankings
4
Covers
2
Records
Patrick Wilson holds a special place among actors who successfully moved from musical theater to major film franchises. His two Tony nominations in consecutive years for The Full Monty and Oklahoma! mark him as one of the strongest musical theater performers of his generation. Wilson also became a key figure in modern horror by anchoring two of the most successful franchises of the past fifteen years.His decision to direct Insidious: The Red Door while reprising his role showed a level of trust from the studio that few actors receive. Wilson has quietly built one of the more consistent careers in genre filmmaking without chasing constant headlines. That steady approach has earned him respect from both theater veterans and horror fans alike.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Received a Lifetime Achievement Award at Fantastic Fest.
Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts
Awarded an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from Carnegie Mellon University.
Key to the City
Received the Key to the City of Norfolk, Virginia.
Alumni Hall of Honor
Inducted into the Alumni Hall of Honor for his distinguished career in the arts.
Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Received a star for his contributions to motion pictures.
Key to the City
Given the key to his birthplace for his achievements in film and theater.
Rankings & Lists
Best Scream Kings
Magazine Covers
GQ
October 2018
The Man Who Conquered Two Universes
Vanity Fair
October 2016
Horror issue cover with Vera Farmiga
Men's Health
July 2023
How Patrick Wilson Stays Fit at 50
Rolling Stone
December 2018
Aquaman cast cover
Records & Feats
One of the most bankable horror actors of the 2010s–2020s
Wilson's franchises 'Insidious' and 'The Conjuring' have collectively grossed over $2 billion worldwide.
First actor to direct an installment of a major horror franchise while reprising his lead role
Directed 'Insidious: The Red Door' (2023) while starring as Josh Lambert.