Rebel Wilson
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 “Top 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.
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 “Top 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
Verona's Romeo & Juliet
The Almond and the Seahorse
Senior Year
Animal
Pooch Perfect
Ant Middleton & Rebel Wilson: Straight Talking
Bad Ideas with Adam Devine
LOL: Australia
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
Celebrity IOU
Pooch Perfect
Cats
Jojo Rabbit
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Les Norton
The Hustle
Isn't It Romantic
American Idol
Pitch Perfect 3
Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie
Grimsby
How to Be Single
Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry
Pitch Perfect 2
Travel Man: 48 Hours in...
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
Late Night with Seth Meyers
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Super Fun Night
Pain & Gain
Wide-Awake
Pitch Perfect
Ice Age: Continental Drift
What to Expect When You're Expecting
Struck by Lightning
Small Apartments
Bachelorette
A Few Best Men
Brain Games
Bridesmaids
Workaholics
Conan
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Bargain!
Bogan Pride
City Homicide
The Graham Norton Show
Rules of Engagement
Ghost Rider
Fat Pizza
Pizza
Teen Choice Awards
The View
The Daily Show
MTV Movie & TV Awards
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
The Oscars