Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Director
Occupations
Actor, Screenwriter
Birthday
(Thursday)
Eye Color
Blue
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Partner
Juman Malouf
Sibling
Eric Chase Anderson
Residences
Paris
Education
St. John's School, University of Texas at Austin, St. Francis Episcopal School, Westchester Academy for International Studies
Zodiac Sign
♉ Taurus
Chinese Zodiac
鸡 Rooster
Popularity
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Screen debut
Directed first film at age 23
Year context
Born in 1969 -- Apollo 11: first humans land on the Moon; Richard Nixon was US president
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Career
Career spanning 32 years (1993-2025)
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Rooster
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Filmography (18)
The Phoenician Scheme
Director, Writer, Producer
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More
Director, Writer
Asteroid City
Producer, Writer, Director
Sing 2
Additional Voices (voice)
The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun
Director, Producer, Writer
Isle of Dogs
Producer, Director, Writer
Come Together: ...
Come Together: A Fashion Picture in Motion
Director
Hitchcock/Truffaut
Self
The Grand Budapest Hotel
Director, Producer, Writer
Trespassing Bergman
Self
AWARDS (6)
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Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film
2024
WON
B
Annie Award
WON
G
Golden Globe Awards
WON
G
Golden Globe Awards
WON
Biography
Wesley Wales Anderson (born May 1, 1969) is an American filmmaker. His films are known for their symmetry, eccentricity and distinctive visual and narrative styles, and he is cited by some critics as a modern-day example of the auteur. Three of his films, The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), Moonrise Kingdom (2012), and The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) appeared in BBC Culture's 2016 poll of the greatest films since 2000.
Anderson was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), Moonrise Kingdom (2012) and The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014), as well as the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature for the stop-motion films Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) and Isle of Dogs (2018). With The Grand Budapest Hotel, he received his first Academy Award nominations for Best Director and Best Picture, and won the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and the BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay. He currently runs the production company American Empirical Pictures, which he founded in 1998. He won the Silver Bear for Best Director for Isle of Dogs in 2018.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Wes Anderson?
Wes Anderson is 56 years old, born on .
Where was Wes Anderson born?
Wes Anderson was born in Houston, Texas, USA.
What movies or shows has Wes Anderson been in?
Wes Anderson has 18 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Phoenician Scheme (2025), The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More (2024), Asteroid City (2023), Sing 2 (2021), The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun (2021).
What is Wes Anderson known for?
Wes Anderson is primarily known as a director. Wesley Wales Anderson (born May 1, 1969) is an American filmmaker. His films are known for their symmetry, eccentricity and distinctive visual and narrative styles,…
Where can I find more information about Wes Anderson?
You can find more about Wes Anderson on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
