He is best known for his role as dwight schrute on the nbc sitcom the office, for which he earned three consecutive emmy award nominations for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series a native of seattle, wilson began acting at the university of washington. For nine seasons rainn wilson played dwight schrute, everyones favorite work nemesis and beet farmer. I almost fired them on the spot, he told reporters at the annual television critics association winter press tour. Portland concerts san antonio concerts san diego concerts san francisco concerts seattle concerts washington dc. Posted dec 16, 2011 by mike rogoway the oregonian oregonlive. For nine seasons rainn wilson played dwight schrute, everyones favorite. Looks like the hella mega tour will formally be announced tomorrow. The entertainment and the enjoyment you get at a live rainn wilson event are nothing compared to watching it on tv. New portland tv show starring rainn wilson slated for. Persson, this drama centers on detective everett backstrom, a grumpy and sometimes offensive detective who heads up the serious crimes unit in portland, ore. The portland police bureaus elite special crimes unit is led by det.
Based on a popular scandinavian book series by renowned criminologist and novelist leif g. An actor and a writer, he is the cocreator of and his son walter. But fox announced that the show will now debut on thursday, january 22, in the prime spot after american idol. Rainn founded a website and media company, soulpancake, that eventually became a bestselling book of the same name. Although you might not recognize his name, you most definitely will recognize rainn wilsons face, as he plays the infamous dwight schrute in the television. Browse the rainn wilson in null show schedule today. Rainn wilson, aka dwight from the office, has done a bangup job at creating a very enjoyable read in the bassoon king. The producers didnt have time to get their own cap designed for the main character, whose family owns a. Rainn wilson stars in the cop comedydrama backstrom, premiering jan. The memoir is smart, inspirational, and funny, so the addition of wilsons. Rainn wilson, holiday reinhorn fly under radar during saturday visit. Chew on lifes big questions wilson, rainn, gundry, devon, lucina, golriz, mogharabi, shabnam on. My life in art, faith, and idiocy, is out november 10. Rainn wilson tickets rainn wilson theater tickets vivid seats.
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Photo by rebecca cabageinvisionap renton, wa the office star rainn wilson. A yearandahalflong legal battle between the office star rainn wilson and portland software development firm think brilliant media studios llc has come to an end mick seidl, the. Rainn wilson the bassoon king book tour the wilbur. Now that hes fully left dwight schrute, the role that made him famous, behind, hes.
We create content that explores lifes big questions, celebrates humanity, and champions creativity. Best known as dwight schrute from nbcs the office, rainn wilson has established himself as one of americas favorite comedic voices. Viewers of the office fell in love with the character and grew to love the actor who played him even more. Wilson has appeared in numerous films and television shows, most famously the office, where he played the completely psychotic and impossibly endearing paper pusher dwight schrute. The portland podcast is a bbcflavoured independent talk show based in portland, or, hosted by gregory druker day.
Reinhorn grew up in portland, and wilson in the seattle and olympia areas. The bassoon king by rainn wilson read by rainn wilson. Check out the rainn wilson schedule on this page and press the ticket icon to see our big selection of tickets. The offices shifting sympathies and why we keep bingeing. Wilson promoting his book the bassoon king at powells books in portland in 2015.
Rainn wilson management contact details name, email, phone number. View rainn wilson booking agent, manager, publicist contact info. Rainn wilson and kanye west rapping over kanyes stronger at the 59th prime time emmy awards on september 16th 2007. Rainn wilson tour dates if youre ready for a night out with one of the funniest names in television, head to stubhub to find tickets to see the office star rainn wilson aka dwight. After attending both tufts university and the university of washington, rainn. Concert dates for rainn wilson is available for viewing on top. The show was based on the books by swedish author leif gw persson. Rainn wilson launches live interview series hey, human. Catch gregorys entertainment wrapup the dish every wednesday on kptv12s more good day oregon oregons toprated morning program. Strive with all your hearts, raise up your voices and shout, until this dark world be filled with light. Dwight schrute comes home for a special comedy show with surprises guests from the office. Allstory, gulf coast, and many other literary magazines. On wednesday, november 11, 2015, rainn wilson is coming to the wilbur in bostons historic theatre district. Tickets are sure to sell out fast to see wilson live on stage, so get yours today while theyre still available and come join the excitement.
With rainn wilson, genevieve angelson, kristoffer polaha, page kennedy. The series is set in portland, oregon, and filmed in vancouver, british columbia. Rainn dietrich wilson born january 20, 1966 is an american actor, comedian, writer, director, businessman, and producer. Rainn wilson agent, manager, publicist contact info. The actor behind the offices dwight schrute was once bonenumbingly nerdyno kidding. Rainn wilson tour dates has recently been released. Rainn wilson, star of the office, settles bitter legal dispute with portland software company think brilliant updated jan 10, 2019. Some of you go mad due to the lack of concerts tickets taking in consideration for rainn wilson tour tickets performances hosted in milwaukee and boston. Tickets are sure to sell out fast to see wilson live on stage, so get yours today while theyre still.
Each ticket includes an autographed copy of the bassoon king. The offices rainn wilson is coming back to series television in a decidedly different way, as a portland, ore. One might assume that an actor who could bring such a rancorous character to life would know a thing or two about buried anger, but you wont find many cross words in rainn wilson s breezy. Feel free to follow rainn wilson 2020 schedule and rainn wilson upcoming tour dates 2020 at the ticket listing table above and book rainn wilson event tickets and event dates. Rainn wilson currently stars as detective everett backstrom on the fox series backstrom. Following governor kate browns announcement of new rules to slow the spread of covid19 and our own commitment to ensure the safety of our employees and customers, powells is cancelling all author events, book clubs, and other scheduled gatherings at each of our store locations through. Rainn dietrich wilson is an american actor and comedian who is well known for his emmynominated role as the egomaniacal dwight schrute on the american version of the television comedy the office.
Rainn wilson, star of the office, settles bitter legal. Tickets for the upcoming rainn wilson concert can now be purchased. Persson, this drama centers on detective everett backstrom, a grumpy and sometimes offensive detective who heads up the serious crimes unit in portland. With an academic background in engineering science and a social media entrepreneur, devon has worked for a variety of web startups and has culminated his love. New tv show backstrom, set in the other portland, tips its hat to the sea dog. Actor rainn wilson claims kalama is one of his favorite pacific. Reinhorn had relocated to seattle to attend the university from her native portland, oregon. It was developed by hart hanson based on the swedish book series by leif g. She is married to actor rainn wilson, whom she met while both were students at the university of. Rainn wilson in new portlandset cop series portland. Dont miss rainn wilson live at the pabst in celebration of his all new book the bassoon king. Backstrom is an american crime comedydrama television series that aired from january 22 through april 30, 2015.
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Backstrom is an american mystery drama set in portland, oregon starring rainn wilson the office. New tv show backstrom, set in the other portland, tips. Rainn dietrich wilson born january 20, 1966 is an american actor, comedian, writer, director. Rainn was good, joel was pretty funny, some of the other performances were good. Mystery watchlist is the ultimate website to discover where to watch, stream, buy. Slash book chat with rainn wilson i dont own anything. In the book, teenage girls all over the world suddenly develop the power to electrocute people at will. While fullprice tickets include a book for the postshow signing, this deal does not. The actor behind the offices dwight schrute was once bonenumbingly. Boston events, stay uptodate on all the happenings, events and things to do in boston. Overall the event was too long, too many speeches even though it was for a good cause.
Rainn wilson, think brilliant settle legal dispute. Rainn wilson speakers bureau and booking agent info. He is best known for his role as dwight schrute on the nbc sitcom the office, for which he earned three consecutive emmy award nominations for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series. Why should you choose vivid seats to book your seats. Backstrom is a new series from fox with rainn wilson, well known for his emmynominated role as the quirky dwight schrute on the american version of the television comedy the office fox is holding a special screening on thursday, january 15th, with one of the actors from the show, kristoffer polaha.
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