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. Save seattle preregister now for the make change book tour with shaun king. Coming up on a rebroadcast of mom on cbs thursday, april 23, 2020 apr 17, 2020 rainn wilson launches live. Rainn wilson poses for a portrait in promotion of his new book the bassoon king at powells books in portland, or. If youre ready for a night out with one of the funniest names in television, head to stubhub to find tickets to see the office star rainn wilson aka dwight. Rainn dietrich wilson born january 20, 1966 is an american actor, comedian, writer, director, businessman, and producer. With an academic background in engineering science and a social media entrepreneur, devon has worked for a.
A native of seattle, wilson began acting at the university of washington, and later. Seattle gay and lesbian book club for march posted on february 22, 2016 at 9. Produced by seattle video production company, goodside studio. Actor and author rainn wilson discusses his book, the bassoon king. Rainn wilson comes out gay news, lgbt rights, politics.
I remember when i was growing up here in the 70s and 80s. Rainn was good, joel was pretty funny, some of the other performances were good. Rainn wilson speakers bureau and booking agent info. Astrology birth chart for rainn wilson astrocharts. Rainn wilson videos including on stage appearances, live events, award shows, concerts, tv shows and more from broadwayworld tv and our extensive stage tube coverage. Viewers of the office fell in love with the character and grew to love the actor who played him even more. A native of seattle, wilson began acting in college at the university of. Rainn wilson is best known for his emmynominated role as dwight schrute on nbcs the office, though today hes equally wellknown for his millions of twitter followers and the philosophy website he founded, soulpancake, which launched a new york times bestselling book of the same name. Discover book depositorys huge selection of rainn wilson books online. Rainn wilson the bassoon king book tour the wilbur. We have tickets to meet every budget for the rainn wilson schedule.
After graduating from the university of washington in 1986, he worked in a theater in new york city. The seattle born actor will make for a great show, so grab a pair of tickets to see rainn wilson live. The seattleborn actor will make for a great show, so grab a pair of tickets to see rainn wilson live. If you love books and bookstores and local independent bookstores, go here to buy your books. A native of seattle, wilson began acting in college at the. Panthers troll rainn wilson after he predicts seattle win. Rainn wilson released the most beloved album null which includes some of the most famous songs from the rainn wilson collection.
Rainn wilson books list of books by author rainn wilson. He won an emmy for his role in the television comedy the office rainn wilson is the author of the bassoon king 3. Hes picking up a coffee from a great seattle institution called starbucks. 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. And for the past three years he has made his living portraying dwight schrute on nbcs smash sitcom the officeperhaps the worlds most recognizable geek. Rainn wilson full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. In 2016, he appeared in television as a guest star on roadies. Jun 05, 2018 new trier high school alumnus rainn wilson gave a commencement address to the graduating class of 2018 on sunday, june 3. Rainn dietrich wilson is an american actor and comedian who is well known for his emmynominated role as the egomaniacal dwight schrute on the american version of the television comedy the office. Rainn founded a website and media company, soulpancake, that eventually became a bestselling book of the same name. Hello there my gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender sisters and brothers. Rainn wilson of the office was a seattle nerd before it.
These allegations deserve a rigorous investigation, and we urge vice president biden to release any and all records that may be relevant, including those housed at the university of delaware, in addition to any senate records housed at the national archives. There were all these anticalifornia bumper stickers, like go back to california was a big thing, seattle will always be first in my heart, said wilson. Rainn dietrich wilson is an american television and movie actor, director, scriptwriter and producer. Seattlenative rainn wilson in the fox series backstrom. Hamilton, joins us for a discussion of her latest anita blake, vampire hunter book, serpentine. Here we also added rainn wilson previous years net worth. Seattles own rainn wilson to speak at uw seattles big blog. Now that hes fully left dwight schrute, the role that made him famous, behind, hes keeping fans in stitches with a completely differentand only slightly less nerdy. Rainn response to biden addressing tara reades allegations we appreciate vice president biden finally addressing tara reades allegations.
Bit parts in features such as galaxy quest and almost famous soon followed before wilson landed the. Watch the offices rainn wilson go on tour with weezer nme. Rainn wilson visits the king 5 studios the office star and seattle native rainn wilson stopped by take 5 to talk about a charity event he is working on for the mona foundation. He is best known for his role as dwight schrute on the american version of the show the office. Januar 1966 in seattle, washington ist ein us amerikanischer. Actor rainn wilson, a seattle native and seahawks fan, visited rentons virginia mason athletic center on wednesday, may 29 to take in the teams fifth.
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. Lapd hit back at rainn wilson over claims officers responded. Rainn wilson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. He is best known for his role as dwight schrute on the nbc sitcom the office, for which he has earned three consecutive emmy award nominations for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series. File photo rainn wilson gained fame as dwight kurt schrute iii on nbc sitcom the office, but not many know that the actor is a born.
Actor rainn wilson spent a formative year at the uw uw. Amc is developing new projects from a walking dead producer and rainn wilson jul 29, 2017 6. It begins with the elderly narrator dropping his groceries in the car and rushing into the vegetable garden to the side of his. A handful of rainn wilsons most beloved tour albums. Rainn wilson agent, manager, publicist contact info. Rainn wilson tour dates if youre ready for a night out with one of the funniest names in television, head to stubhub to find tickets to see the office star rainn wilson aka dwight. He became a household name in 2005 with his brilliant portrayal of the miserably weird bully dwight schrute in the us version of the popular british sitcom the office. 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, and. Rainn wilson on music, education, and what bands dwight. Wilson may live in southern california now, but hell always be a seattle guy.
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. Shop for signed photos, autographs and other autographed items related to rainn wilson. Rainn dietrich wilson born january 20, 1966 is an american actor, comedian, writer, director. The office star rainn wilson gives renton a big shout out patch. After attending both tufts university and the university of washington, rainn studied acting at nyus. Bossypants, by tina fey fortunately, wilson is just the kind of quirky, witty, literate fellow who can thrive within. Us weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. Nov 04, 2009 wilson, who was born in seattle and briefly studied theater at uw, will speak there friday about his recent trip to haiti for the mona foundation, a kirklandbased nonprofit organization that. 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. View rainn wilson booking agent, manager, publicist contact info. But when he made a recent appearance at a kane hall event sponsored by the asuw and the. Front row also provides event schedules, concert tour news, concert tour dates, and rainn wilson box office information.
The entertainment and the enjoyment you get at a live rainn wilson event are nothing compared to watching it on tv. Rainn wilson tour dates 2018, rainn wilson concert tickets. Rainn wilson, best known for his role as dwight schrute on the acclaimed american tv show the office, is a northwest treasure. Share seattle preregister now for the make change book tour with shaun king. The office star rainn wilson touts renton renton, wa while. Find rainn wilson s phone number, address, and email on spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information. Rainn wilson, star of the office, will be signing the copies of the bassoon king at the following locations. With an academic background in engineering science and a social media entrepreneur, devon has worked for a variety of web. Hide is a debut novel by a young gay author matthew griffin about a malemale partnership entering the twilight years. Matt hoyle over the last several years, wilson has created one of the most iconic characters on television as the preening, centerparted, paper salesman dwight schrute on the.
Overall the event was too long, too many speeches even though it was for a good cause. Jun 08, 2019 in an instagram post on tuesday, 53yearold wilson shared an image of a noose hanging from a tree said to be situated in the front yard of one of his african american friends homes. Rainn wilson celebrity profile check out the latest rainn wilson photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Rainn wilson is a american actor, director, writer, art collector, who was born on 20 january, 1966 in seattle, washington, usa. Actor rainn wilson, right, greets fans as he arrives at the opening night screening of the rocker during the 2008 cinevegas film festival held at the palms casino resort on june 12, 2008 in. Rainn wilson introduces the bassoon king at university. He grew up in seattle, washington but graduated from new trier h. Rainn wilson introduces the bassoon king at university book store. Wilson promoting his book the bassoon king at powells books in. Rainn wilson tour dates 2020 rainn wilson concert tickets. Rainn wilson to emcee microsofts annual meeting the. Rainn wilson is best known for his emmynominated portrayal of dwight on nbcs the office. Rainn wilson s memoir about growing up geeky and finally finding his place in comedy, faith, and life.
The writer, actor, and comedian, who grew up outside seattle, is bright, eloquent and goofy. Send us the one question youd ask rainn wilsonseattle native and star of nbcs the officeif you had the chance to meet him, and you could win two tickets to see wilson and his costar craig robinson aka darryl at the paramount theatre. Rainn wilson quit caffeine nine years ago but seattle. For nine seasons rainn wilson played dwight schrute, everyones favorite work nemesis and beet farmer. Rainn wilson is an actor best known for his role as the egomaniacal dwight schrute in the nbc sitcom the office. In the spirit of my new endeavor, soulpancake, the book and the website, i. Dwight schrute comes home for a special comedy show with surprises guests from the office. Rainn wilson management contact details name, email, phone number. Chew on lifes big questions in 2010 was cowritten with devon gundry. Rainn wilson on music, education, and what bands dwight would. An actor and a writer, he is the cocreator of and his son walter. And, this month, wilson will host an eclectic night of entertainment may 30th at the paramount theatre to support mona foundation, an. Bill radke speaks to actor rainn wilson about the mona foundation and if.
Anita blake faces new, even deadlier enemies as she. 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. University temple united methodist church chapel, 1415 ne 43rd street. Rainn wilson introduces the bassoon king at university book store posted on at 9. Rainn wilson was, by his own admission, a hopeless misfit in high school. Seattle native rainn wilson talks seahawks, childhood.
Watch the offices rainn wilson go on tour with weezer. The book is an attempt to get people thinking about life, spirituality, love, giving, goodness, science, and so many more things. Rainn wilson is an american actor, comedian, writer, director, and producer born in seattle, washington on january 20, 1966. Nov 19, 2010 back in october, we ran a contest for seattle met and culture fiend readers. Feel free to follow rainn wilson 2020 schedule and rainn wilson upcoming tour dates 2020 at the ticket listing table above and book rainn wilson event tickets and event dates. Start by finding your event on the rainn wilson 2020 2021 schedule of events with date and time listed below. Rainn wilsons memoir about growing up geeky and finally finding his place in.
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