New book claims the hangovers success in 2009 resulted in two sequels in 2011 and 20, as the office continued. He spoke recently with kuow ross reynolds about nerddom, the bahai faith. One thing that didnt happen last time and may never happen again in the annals of seahawks football occurred wednesday as actor rainn wilson handled the hold on one fieldgoal attempt. Rainn wilson biography and filmography rainn wilson movies. Aside from information specific to rainn wilsons birthday, rainn wilson is the 2802nd most famous american and ranks 15th in famous people born in seattle, washington, u. The bassoon king is funny, fascinating, frightening, educational, and full of surprises. I got to sit down with the one and only rainn wilson, the actor who played dwight schrute on the show although we did discuss his iconic role and how getting that job changed his life and career, we discussed much bigger topics too. Actor, comedian and passionate seahawks fan rainn wilson stopped on wednesday to watch otas. Dwight from the office visits seattle seahawks practice.
The actor best known for playing dwight schrute on the office will be in door county this month for an arts festival. Rainn wilson, aka dwight from the office, has done a bangup job at creating a very enjoyable read in the bassoon king. I spoke to rainn wilson, who you might know from nbcs hit t. He is best known for his role as dwight schrute on the nbc sitcom the office, for which he earned three consecutive emmy award nominations for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series a native of seattle, wilson began acting at the university of washington. January 20, 1966 born in seattle, rainn wilson attended high school in winnetka, illinois. John krasinski hosts virtual prom with the office costar rainn wilson. He earned an mfa in acting from new york universitys tisch school of the. Upcoming, new, and past rainn wilson movies, tv shows, tv movies, appearances, specials, and more plus, a biography, news, awards, and nominations. If youre bored, you can, you know, read this book i wrote.
As one would expect from a book by rainn wilson, this is not your typical actors memoir. Wilson will discuss soulpancake, a book and social project developed to encourage discussions on spirituality, creativity, arts and philosophy. Rainn wilson on art, faith and keeping dwight schrute. Rainn wilson management contact details name, email, phone number. He grew up in seattle, washington but graduated from new trier h. Rainn wilson celebrity biography, zodiac sign and famous. Washingtonborn rainn wilson was born as rainn dietrich wilson on january 20, 1966.
Learn more about rainn wilson at with exclusive news, full bio and filmography as well as photos, videos, and more. Januar 1966 in seattle, washington ist ein us amerikanischer schauspieler. Rainn wilson grew up in seattle, washington and attended nyus graduate acting program after tufts university and the university of washington. Rainn wilson and craig robinson respond to reader questions.
Rainn wilson to speak, hold book signing at unt sept. The office star rainn wilson gives renton a big shout out patch. Wilson promoting his book the bassoon king at powells books in portland in 2015. Northwestern son in the seattle suburbs during the late 70s and early 80s, but theyre still weirdos. The most pleasant surprise was learning how deeply spiritual and truly authentic rainn wilson is. Rainn wilson to emcee microsofts annual meeting the. Shop rainn wilson tshirts created by independent artists from around the globe. With an academic background in engineering science and a social media entrepreneur, devon has worked for a variety of web startups and has culminated his love. Rainn dietrich wilson born january 20, 1966 is an american actor, comedian, writer, director. Hes also an author and philanthropist, and hes been a voice on adventure time. Rainn wilson agent, manager, publicist contact info. Rainn wilson biography affair, married, wife, ethnicity, nationality, net worth, height married biography who is rainn wilson. Rainn wilson talks wisconsin ties, dwight schrute before door county visit.
Chew on lifes big questions wilson, rainn, gundry, devon, lucina, golriz, mogharabi, shabnam on. The seattle seahawks may be the nfls most geographically isolated franchise, but that doesnt stop them from having a surprisingly starstudded fan base. Frequentou a kellogg middle school e a shorecrest high school em shoreline, washington. Actor rainn wilson highlights how his hometown of seattle has rallied around the seahawks, and how the team has raised a city of nerds, misfits and weirdos to the pinnacle of sport. Rainn wilson joins the show live from the pepperdine bible lectures to discuss bahaii, fasting, the intersection of art and creativity, bassooning, farming, progressive manifestation, suffering, the office, dwight shrute, soulpancake, and his book the bassoon king. Back in october, we ran a contest for seattle met and culture fiend readers. Furthermore, he is also a producer, comedian, and a writer. Rainn wilson is an american actor, comedian, writer, director, and producer born in seattle, washington on january 20, 1966. Wilsons book was published in 2010 and quickly became a the new york times best seller. He won an emmy for his role in the television comedy the office rainn wilson is the author of the bassoon king 3. Rainn wilson introduces the bassoon king at university book store.
Not only have i read this book, but i also attended rainn wilsons book signing at the dallas musuem of art. Rainn wilson family photos, wife, son, age, height, net worth. An actor and a writer, he is the cocreator of and his son walter. In general, rainn wilson ranks as the 4575th most popular famous person, and the 770th most popular actor of all time. I know dwight is just a character, but id really like to believe rainn wilson is like that in reality.
Rainn wilson biography affair, married, wife, ethnicity. Rainn wilson dwight schrute on the office grew up in the seattle area and attended the university of washington. Rainn wilson on life as the bassoon king jaleesa m. He guides us through his peripatetic childhood seattle to nicaragua to the north. Starstudded in the northwest seattle celebrity heatmap. Rainn wilson family photos, wife, son, age, height, net worth rainn wilson is a versatile personality who works as an actor, writer and comedian for american film industry. The coronavirus crisis in seattle is a major threat to the stranger s ability to keep the city informed. Produced by seattle video production company, goodside studio.
Most of us dont know that much about rainn wilson yet, so the book. Rainn wilson, one of the breakout stars of the hit tv show the office, returns home to seattle for a benefit concert this weekend. Rainn wilson the bassoon king book signing thara2488 california, comedy, movies and television, new york 0 rainn wilson, star of the office, will be signing the copies of the bassoon king at the following locations. After completing his education in drama and acting, he started working as an actor for theatre industry. Rainn wilson is best known for his emmynominated portrayal of dwight on nbcs the office. Rainn wilson will only sign copies of the bassoon king and soul pancake. Rainn wilson born on january 20th, 1966 was an tvactor who was best known as the character dwight schrute on the american version of the tv comedy the office. Seattle to nicaragua to the north side of chicago, through his geek. He said, firstly, that the bassoon was found at a junk store and was very cheap. Local estimate you save feeling impish or admirable. Rainn dietrich wilson born january 20, 1966 is an american actor, comedian, writer, director, businessman, and producer. Former war correspondent and current editor at large at surfing magazine chas smith peels the curtains back on a hopped up, sometimes sexy sometimes deadly relationship with his.
View rainn wilson booking agent, manager, publicist contact info. If for nothing else, this should be heralded for being an almost perfectly constructed autobiography. Strive with all your hearts, raise up your voices and shout, until this dark world be filled with light. Rainn wilson books list of books by author rainn wilson. Wilson actually addressed the event in which he smashed a bassoon on colbert. Share seattle preregister now for the make change book tour with shaun king.
A native of seattle, wilson began acting at the university of washington, and later worked in theatre in new york city after graduating in. With the first month of free agency and trades in the books, heres a look at the. Rainn wilson and arcade fire attend mona foundations seattle gala nov 7, 2017 over 175 people, more than ever before, attended the mona foundations seattle gala on october 20th. Wilson also has a book out next week called soul pancake, based on his website. Send us the one question youd ask rainn wilsonseattle native and star of nbcs the officeif you had the chance to meet him. Rainn wilson celebrity profile check out the latest rainn wilson photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. After attending both tufts university and the university of washington, rainn studied acting at nyus. About 23,000 microsoft employees have registered to attend the annual company meeting today at safeco field, where rainn wilson, star of the office, will serve as emcee. Actor rainn wilson photo by matt hoyle photography. There are more substantial reasons for you to open up the bassoon king. Celebrated for his quirky, comedic talent and best known for his role as our favorite workplace nemesis, the offices dwight schrute, rainn wilson has channeled his singular perspective into characters with fans around the globe, tweets with millions of followers, and a oneofakind media company soulpancake. He is best known for his role as dwight schrute on the nbc sitcom the office, for which he earned three consecutive emmy award nominations for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series. Rainn wilson on acting, spirituality and living your purpose. The office star rainn wilson touts renton renton, wa while.