Patrick Joseph Wilson was born in Norfolk, Virginia, and spent his formative years in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he was raised by his parents, Mary Kathryn (Burton),a devoted voice teacher and professional singer, and John Franklin Wilson, a seasoned news anchor. This unique blend of artistic and journalistic influences would later shape Wilson's own creative pursuits.
With a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Drama from Carnegie-Mellon University, Wilson's early career was marked by a plethora of accolades and nominations in the world of theater. He received a nod for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance in "The Full Monty," as well as Drama League Awards for "Fascinating Rhythm" and "Bright Lights, Big City." Additionally, he was honored with an Encores nomination for "Tenderloin."
Wilson's impressive theatrical résumé also includes national tours of "Carousel" and "Miss Saigon," for which he received a Drama Logue Award and an L.A. Ovation nomination, respectively. Regionally, he has appeared in a wide range of productions, including "Sweet Bird of Youth" at La Jolla, "Cider House Rules" at the Mark Taper Forum, "Romeo and Juliet: The Musical" at the Ordway, "Lucky in the Rain" at Goodspeed, "Harmony" at La Jolla, and "The Full Monty" at the Globe.
In his personal life, Wilson is married to the talented actress Dagmara Dominczyk, with whom he shares two children.
