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Rebel Wilson Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1980-03-02

Birthplace:
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Credits:
73 Total Roles

Rebel Wilson

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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 β€œTop 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.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2026 The Deb MOVIE Janette
2025 Tinsel Town MOVIE Jill
2025 Bride Hard MOVIE Sam
2025 Juliet & Romeo MOVIE Lady Capulet
2024 Jack in Time for Christmas MOVIE Self
2022 The Almond and the Seahorse MOVIE Sarah
2022 Sherri TV Self - Guest
2022 Senior Year MOVIE Stephanie Conway
2021 Animal TV Self - Narrator (voice)
2021 Pooch Perfect TV Self - Host

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