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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Actor, Screenwriter
Birthday
(Sunday)
Nationality
Citizenship
Australia
Languages
English
Residences
West Hollywood
Education
UNSW Faculty of Law, Australian Theatre for Young People, University of New South Wales Law School, University of New South Wales
Zodiac Sign
♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Name Origin
English < Ancient Greek < Biblical Hebrew (אֱלִישֶׁבַע)
Popularity
Tier B -- 113,820 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 26
Career
Career spanning 18 years (2007-2025)
Year context
Born in 1980 -- Iran hostage crisis; Mount St. Helens erupts; CNN launches; Jimmy Carter was US president
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Giving
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Sustainability
45
Cultural Uplift
54
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Filmography (17)
AWARDS (1)
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BBC 100 Women
2021
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Biography
Rebel Melanie Elizabeth Wilson (born March 2, 1980) is an Australian actress, comedian, writer, and producer. After graduating from the Australian Theatre for Young People in 2003, she began appearing as Toula in the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) comedy series Pizza (2003–2007; 2019), and subsequently appeared in the sketch comedy series The Wedge (2006–2007). Wilson wrote, produced and starred in the musical comedy series Bogan Pride (2008). The following year, she won the Tropfest best actress award for her role in Bargain and made a guest appearance in City Homicide. Shortly after moving to the United States, Wilson appeared as Brynn in the feature film Bridesmaids (2011).
In 2012, Wilson appeared in the films What to Expect When You're Expecting, Struck by Lightning, and Bachelorette, which led to Variety naming her one of their “Top Ten Comics to Watch for 2012”. She also played the role of Fat Amy in the musical comedy Pitch Perfect film series (2012–2017), which earned her several award nominations and wins, including the MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance and a Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actress. In 2016, Wilson appeared in the films How to Be Single and Grimsby.
Wilson wrote and starred in Super Fun Night (2013), a television sitcom that aired for one season on ABC. In 2019, she starred in her first lead role as Natalie in Isn't It Romantic, and went on to play Penny Rust in The Hustle, Jennyanydots in Cats, and Fraulein Rahm in Jojo Rabbit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Rebel Wilson?
Rebel Wilson is 46 years old, born on .
Where was Rebel Wilson born?
Rebel Wilson was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
What movies or shows has Rebel Wilson been in?
Rebel Wilson has 17 credits in our database. Notable titles include Bride Hard (2025), Tinsel Town (2025), Isn't It Romantic (2019), Jojo Rabbit (2019), The Hustle (2019).
What is Rebel Wilson known for?
Rebel Wilson is primarily known as an actor. Rebel Melanie Elizabeth Wilson (born March 2, 1980) is an Australian actress, comedian, writer, and producer. After graduating from the Australian Theatre for Young People…
Where can I find more information about Rebel Wilson?
You can find more about Rebel Wilson on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
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