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Rita Wilson

  • Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Birthday: October 26, 1956

Though Rita Wilson began her career as a supporting actress in films like "Sleepless in Seattle" (1993) and "Runaway Bride" (1999), she found her greatest success as the producer of two highly successful films, the comedy "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" (2002) and the musical "Mamma Mia!" (2008), which broke box office records around the globe. Though a skilled performer with a talent for light comedy, Wilson never quite found her star vehicle as an actress, but after her marriage to occasional co-star Tom Han…more

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Credits

Actor
Producer
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Career Milestones

  • 2012

    Released her debut album AM/FM

  • 2011

    Reteamed with Hanks and Julia Roberts in "Larry Crowne"

  • 2009

    Appeared with Robin Williams and John Travolta in the comedy "Old Dogs"

  • 2009

    Co-starred in the comedy "It's Complicated," directed by Nancy Meyers

  • 2008

    Executive produced (with Hanks) the film adaptation of the West End stage musical "Mamma Mia!"

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Awards

  • 2009

    National Board of Review Award: Best Ensemble Cast

  • 2003

    Producers Guild of America Visionary Award:

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