ANDREW WILSON

Full Name, Age & Place of Birth

Andrew Cunningham Wilson was born on August 22, 1964, in Dallas, Texas, U.S., making him 60 years old as of June 2025 .

Early Life & Family

Andrew is the eldest of three brothers, born to Laura Cunningham Wilson, a photographer, and Robert Andrew Wilson, who worked in advertising and ran a public TV station . His younger siblings, Owen (born 1968) and Luke (born 1971), have also found fame as actors . Of Irish descent on his father’s side, Andrew grew up in a creatively rich household that nurtured all three sons toward entertainment .

Career Beginnings & Collaborations

Starting his screen career in the early 1990s, Andrew’s first credited role was in the German TV movie Das letzte U‑Boot (1993) . His breakthrough came in 1996—alongside Owen and Luke—in Wes Anderson’s debut Bottle Rocket, where he also served as associate producer . This marked the beginning of a long-standing creative partnership with both his brothers and director Anderson.

Notable Films & Roles

Andrew has appeared in over two dozen films, making memorable supporting appearances in:

• Rushmore (1998) as Coach Beck

• The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) as Farmer Father

• Zoolander (2001) (Hansel’s Corner Guy)

• Charlie’s Angels (2000) and ...Full Throttle (2003) as bit-part cop

• Idiocracy (2006) as Beef Supreme

• Whip It! (2009) as Razor

• Hall Pass (2011) and Time Trap (2017) 

He also voiced a character in Black Road (2016) and appeared in Father Figures (2017) .

Directorial & Producing Work

Andrew expanded behind the camera by co-directing The Wendell Baker Story (2005) with his brother Luke; the film starred Luke and Owen . Earlier, he served as associate producer on Bottle Rocket (1996) and later directed Satellite Beach (2014) .

Professional Dynamics & Family Bonds

Andrew and his brothers have often woven their careers together—in front of and behind the camera. People highlighted their chemistry, noting they share a similar sense of humor and creatively challenge each other . On multiple occasions, Andrew lived with Owen to support him during personal struggles, demonstrating their close and supportive sibling relationship .

Recent & Personal Life

Following a small role in Lift (2024) as a Newscaster in Madrid, Andrew stepped away from major Hollywood projects after 2017 . He is the father of one son, born in 2003, from a previous relationship with Nnogo Obiamiwe .

Summary

From his early days in Dallas to his breakthrough in Bottle Rocket, Andrew Wilson has crafted a varied career as an actor, producer, and director. Whether sharing the frame with his brothers or stepping into the director’s chair, his creative spirit, familial bonds, and steady presence have left a lasting mark across comedy, drama, and indie film realms.