Luke Wilson

Acting

Freshness: Jan 19, 2026

50Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Sep 21, 1971

Birth Place: Dallas, Texas, USA

About Luke Wilson

Luke Cunningham Wilson (born September 21, 1971) is an American actor, director and writer. He is the younger brother of actors Owen Wilson and Andrew Wilson. He is known for his roles in films such as Bottle Rocket, Idiocracy, The Royal Tenenbaums, Blue Streak, My Dog Skip, Old School, Alex & Emma, Legally Blonde 1 & 2, Charlie's Angels 1 & 2, The Family Stone, Hoot, Vacancy, 3:10 to Yuma, The Goldfinch, and All the Bright Places. His television credits include the series Enlightened, Roadies and DC's Stargirl as well as hosting the reality docuseries Emergency Call.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Luke Wilson reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Luke Wilson's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 54% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Luke Wilson remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Move Me Brightly - Celebrating Jerry Garcia's 70th Birthday, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Luke Wilson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Luke Wilson's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

Move Me Brightly - Celebrating Jerry Garcia's 70th Birthday (2013) movie poster

★8.0

Move Me Brightly - Celebrating Jerry Garcia's 70th Birthday — "Move Me Brightly" is a film based around a musical gathering at Bob Weir's TRI Studios in San Rafael, California to mar

Move Me Brightly - Celebrating Jerry Garcia's 70th Birthday

2013•Music

★7.6

All the Bright Places (2020) movie poster

★7.6

All the Bright Places — Two teens facing personal struggles form a powerful bond as they embark on a cathartic journey chronicling the wonders o

All the Bright Places

2020•Romance

★7.5

The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) movie poster

★7.5

The Royal Tenenbaums — Royal Tenenbaum and his wife Etheline had three children and then they separated. All three children are extraordinary -

The Royal Tenenbaums

2001•Comedy

★7.4

★7.4

Rushmore — When a beautiful first-grade teacher arrives at a prep school, she soon attracts the attention of an ambitious teenager

Rushmore

1998•Comedy

★7.3

★7.3

You Gotta Believe — After dedicating the season to a teammate’s ailing father, a group of underestimated Ft. Worth youth baseball players ta

You Gotta Believe

2024•Family

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Luke Wilson.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2024	You Gotta Believe	Bobby Ratliff	Hit	Similar →
2024	Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1	Matthew Van Weyden	Hit	Similar →
2023	Merry Little Batman	Bruce Wayne / Batman (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2023	Fingernails	Duncan	Average	Similar →
2023	Miranda's Victim	Lawrence Turoff	Hit	Similar →
2023	The Best Man	Cal	Average	Similar →
2022	Look Both Ways	Rick Bennett	Hit	Similar →
2021	12 Mighty Orphans	Rusty Russell	Hit	Similar →
2020	All the Bright Places	James	Super Hit	Similar →
2019	Zombieland: Double Tap	Albuquerque	Hit	Similar →
2019	The Goldfinch	Larry Decker	Hit	Similar →
2018	Measure of a Man	Marty Marks	Hit	Similar →
2017	Brad's Status	Jason Hatfield	Average	Similar →
2016	Rock Dog	Bodi (voice)	Average	Similar →
2016	Dear Eleanor	Bob Potter	Average	Similar →
2015	Concussion	Roger Goodell	Hit	Similar →
2015	Meadowland	Phil	Average	Similar →
2014	Playing It Cool	Samson	Average	Similar →
2014	The Skeleton Twins	Lance	Hit	Similar →
2013	Move Me Brightly - Celebrating Jerry Garcia's 70th Birthday	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2010	Death at a Funeral	Derek	Average	Similar →
2009	Middle Men	Jack Harris	Hit	Similar →
2008	Henry Poole Is Here	Henry Poole	Average	Similar →
2008	Monty Python Conquers America	Self	Hit	Similar →
2007	3:10 to Yuma	Zeke	Hit	Similar →
2007	Battle for Terra	Jim Stanton (voice)	Average	Similar →
2007	Vacancy	David Fox	Average	Similar →
2007	Blades of Glory	Sex Class Counselor	Average	Similar →
2007	You Kill Me	Tom	Average	Similar →
2006	Hoot	Delinko	Average	Similar →
2006	Jackass Number Two	Self	Hit	Similar →
2006	Idiocracy	Joe Bauers	Average	Similar →
2005	The Family Stone	Ben Stone	Average	Similar →
2004	Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie	Frank Vitchard	Average	Similar →
2004	Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy	Frank Vitchard	Hit	Similar →
2004	Around the World in 80 Days	Orville Wright	Average	Similar →
2003	Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde	Emmett Richmond	Average	Similar →
2003	Old School: Orientation	Himself	Hit	Similar →
2003	Old School	Mitch	Hit	Similar →
2001	The Royal Tenenbaums	Richie Tenenbaum	Super Hit	Similar →
2001	Legally Blonde	Emmetten Richmond	Hit	Similar →
2000	Charlie's Angels	Pete Komisky	Average	Similar →
2000	The Making of 'Rushmore'	Self	Average	Similar →
2000	My Dog Skip	Dink Jenkins	Hit	Similar →
1999	Blue Streak	Carlson	Hit	Similar →
1998	Rushmore	Dr. Peter Flynn	Hit	Similar →
1997	Scream 2	'Stab' Billy	Hit	Similar →
1997	Telling Lies in America	Henry	Average	Similar →
1996	Bottle Rocket	Anthony Adams	Hit	Similar →
1993	Bottle Rocket	Anthony	Average	Similar →

Luke Wilson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Luke Wilson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Luke Wilson is "Move Me Brightly - Celebrating Jerry Garcia's 70th Birthday" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Luke Wilson acted in?

Luke Wilson has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Luke Wilson?

Other notable films include "All the Bright Places", "The Royal Tenenbaums", and "Rushmore".