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Wesley Wales Anderson was born in Houston, Texas. His mother, Texas Ann (Burroughs), is an archaeologist turned real estate agent, and his father, Melver Leonard Anderson, worked in advertising and PR. He has two brothers, Eric and Mel. Anderson's parents divorced when he was a young child, an event that he described as the most crucial event of ... See full bio »

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Nominated for 7 Oscars. Another 79 wins & 194 nominations. See more awards »

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Known For

Fantastic mr. Fox
Fantastic mr. Fox Director
(2009)
The Royal Tenenbaums
The Royal Tenenbaums Director
(2001)
The French Dispatch
The French Dispatch Director
(2021)
Rushmore - Akatemian älypää
Rushmore - Akatemian älypää Director
(1998)
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Filmography

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 2021 Aline (Music Video short) (directed by)
 2021 The French Dispatch (directed by)
 2018 Isle of Dogs (directed by)
 2013 Castello Cavalcanti (Short)
 2013 Prada: Candy (Short)
 2012 Moonrise Kingdom: Animated Book Short (Short) (uncredited)
 2008 SoftBank Commercial (Short)
 2007 Hotel Chevalier (Short)
 1996 Lurjukset
 1994 Bottle Rocket (Short)
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Show Show Producer (14 credits)
Show Show Actor (4 credits)
Show Show Soundtrack (1 credit)
Show Show Thanks (20 credits)
Show Show Self (44 credits)
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Directed TV commercial for Sony. See more »

Publicity Listings:

10 Interviews | 7 Articles | 1 Magazine Cover Photo | See more »

Height:

6' 1" (1.85 m)

Parents:

Anderson (Burroughs), Texas Ann | Anderson, Melver Leonard

Relatives:

Anderson, Eric Chase (sibling) | See more »
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

I was interested in acting when I was a teenager. And I acted in plays and things like that. But it's not something I've ever wanted to do as an adult. I always wanted to write and direct. I'm lucky enough to be able to get some of these movies made. I went down this path, and I don't see any need to diverge from it. See more »

Trivia:

Has a daughter named Freya with his partner Juman Malouf. She is named after the main character in Näin se alkoi (1940). See more »

Trademark:

At least one of his characters is usually a grown man seeking the approval of a parent or parent figure. See more »
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