For his unforgettable contributions to the horror genre, actor Patrick Wilson has been given the rare honor of being dubbed a Scream King. He first appeared in the hit horror “Insidious” (2011) before going on to appear in “Insidious: Chapter 2” (2013) and making his directorial debut with “Insidious: The Red Door” (2023). Wilson simultaneously appeared as paranormal investigator Ed Warren in “The Conjuring” (2013), “The Conjuring 2” (2016), “The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It” (2021), and “The Conjuring: The Last Rites” (2025), helping lead the franchise to international success. Wilson’s early career was defined by his appearances in TV shows such as “Angels in America” (2003), “A Gifted Man” (2011–2012), and “Fargo” (2015). Between his responsibilities as Scream King, he also appeared in other major movies such as “Watchmen” (2009), “Prometheus” (2012), “Bone Tomahawk” (2015), and “Aquaman” (2018). Despite a full list of movie and television credits, Wilson is also a lauded actor on stage, having been twice nominated for a Tony Award.
