Rainn Wilson Biography: Parents, Son, Wife, TV Series, Age, Net Worth, Height, Ethnicity, Movies

Rainn Percival Dietrich Wilson is a distinguished American actor, comedian, producer, writer, and director.

He is widely recognized for his iconic portrayal of Dwight Schrute on NBC’s The Office (2005–2013).

His performance in the series earned him three consecutive Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.

Wilson honed his craft through formal training at the University of Washington and New York University, and began his career with extensive work in theater.

He later transitioned to film and television, with notable early roles in Galaxy Quest (1999), Almost Famous (2000), and House of 1000 Corpses (2003). He also recurring starred on HBO’s acclaimed drama Six Feet Under (2001–2005).

Profile

• Full Name: Rainn Percival Dietrich Wilson
• Stage Name: Rainn Wilson
• Born: January 20, 1966
• Age: 59 years old
• Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: American actor, comedian, producer, writer, and director
• Height: 1.89 m
• Parent: Robert Wilson and Shay Cooper
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Holiday Reinhorn (m. 1995)
• Children: Walter McKenzie Wilson
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $14 million

Early Life And Education

Rainn Percival Dietrich Wilson was born on January 20, 1966, in Seattle, Washington, to Robert Wilson and Shay Cooper. While he may have siblings, their specific details are not publicly known. He attended Shorecrest High School in Shoreline, Washington, before transferring to New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois.

Wilson began college studies at Tufts University and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama from the University of Washington in 1986. He then received a Master of Fine Arts in Acting from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts in 1989. He is of white ethnicity, though his religious affiliation has not been publicly disclosed.

Career

Rainn Wilson discovered his passion for acting and pursued it academically, earning a drama degree from the University of Washington in 1986.

His formative years were deeply rooted in theater. He performed in a range of off-Broadway and Broadway productions, including Shakespearean classics such as Titus Andronicus, Twelfth Night, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Tempest, and London Assurance.

He made his television debut in 1997 on the soap opera One Life to Live before relocating to Los Angeles, where he began landing roles in television and film, including Galaxy Quest (1999), Almost Famous (2000), Full Frontal (2002), and House of 1000 Corpses (2003).

Wilson’s breakthrough came with his recurring role as Arthur Martin on HBO’s Six Feet Under (2003–2005), where he portrayed an eccentric funeral home intern. His performance contributed to the ensemble’s win at the 2004 Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.

In 2005, he was cast as Dwight Schrute on NBC’s The Office, a role that became a cultural touchstone. The show’s success spanned nine seasons, and Wilson’s portrayal earned him three consecutive Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.

Throughout and beyond The Office, Wilson broadened his creative pursuits with film roles in Juno (2007), The Rocker (2008), Super (2010), and The Meg (2018), along with voice work in animated features like Monsters vs. Aliens (2009) and The Last Mimzy (2007). He directed episodes of The Office and co-founded SoulPancake, a media company dedicated to uplifting, thought-provoking content.

In 2023, he hosted the travel series Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss, exploring global perspectives on happiness. Wilson remains active in entertainment, podcasting, and advocacy, continuing to inspire through his work and voice.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @rainnwilson

Personal Life

Rainn Wilson has been married to writer and producer Holiday Reinhorn since June 30, 1995. The couple first met in the mid-1980s during an acting class at the University of Washington and later reconnected, eventually building a lasting partnership. They have one son, Walter McKenzie Wilson, born in 2004.

Filmography

Films:

• Galaxy Quest (1999)
• Almost Famous (2000)
• Full Frontal (2002)
• House of 1000 Corpses (2003)
• My Super Ex-Girlfriend (2006)
• The Last Mimzy (2007)
• Juno (2007)
• The Rocker (2008)
• Monsters vs. Aliens (2009, voice)
• Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009)
• Super (2010)
• Hesher (2011)
• Shimmer Lake (2017
• Smurfs: The Lost Village (2017, voice)
• The Meg (2018)
• Blackbird (2019)
• Don’t Tell a Soul (2020)
• Jerry & Marge Go Large (2022)
• Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (2022)
• Hitpig! (2024, voice)

Television:

• One Life to Live (1997)
• Six Feet Under (2001–2005)
• The Office (US) (2005–2013) as Dwight Schrute
• Mom (2013)
• Transparent (2014)
• Backstrom (2015)
• Roadies (2016)
• Star Trek: Discovery (2017)
• Dark Winds (2022)
• Lessons in Chemistry (2023)
• Utopia (2020)
• Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss (2023)

Net Worth

Rainn Wilson’s estimated net Worth is $14 million, primarily earned through his acting career, especially his role as Dwight Schrute on The Office, where he reportedly made over $100,000 per episode in later seasons. He also earned money from film and TV roles, voice work, directing, producing, and book sales, as well as being a co-founder of the media company SoulPancake.