"Our whole family is very musical and very talented. We all grew up doing plays and shows, watching my mom go to auditions and sing at the Metropolitan Opera. We always thought it was The Jacksons, The Osmonds, and us (laughs). Like, ‘Doesn’t everybody have a drum set in their living room?’ I come from an entertaining family."
– Reno Wilson
Roy "Reno" Wilson was born on January 20, 1969, in Brooklyn, New York City. He was raised in a creative and musically inclined household. His father, a blues organist and singer, passed away when Reno was just four years old. His mother's side of the family hails from Antigua in the West Indies, while his father's family has roots in Birmingham, Alabama. Reno is the youngest of four siblings and was born when his mother was 41 years old.
Reno attended a performing arts high school in New York, where he graduated alongside actress Jennifer Aniston. His early exposure to music and performance laid the foundation for his future career in entertainment.
Reno Wilson began his acting career at the age of 19 with the role of Howard on the acclaimed television series The Cosby Show. Since then, his television credits have expanded to include notable series such as The Chronicle and Mike & Molly, in which he starred as Officer Carl McMillan. The role showcased both his comedic timing and emotional depth, earning him widespread recognition.
In film, Reno has built a diverse résumé with appearances in movies such as Fallen, Crank, Kill Speed, and Bolden!
In addition to on-screen performances, Reno is a talented voice actor with several high-profile credits. He provided voices in the Transformers film series, bringing to life characters such as Mudflap and Brains. He is also well known among gaming and anime audiences as the voice of Sazh Katzroy in Final Fantasy XIII and Killer Bee in the English-language version of Naruto: Shippuden. These performances have earned him a respected place in the voice acting community.
Reno Wilson stands 6 feet 1 inch tall and maintains a fit and athletic physique. A certified spin instructor and yoga enthusiast, he attributes his active lifestyle to his consistent physical training. Impressively, he lost 31 pounds through spinning and remains committed to health and wellness, which he often discusses in interviews and on social media.
| Birth Date: | 20 Jan, 1970 |
| Age: | 50 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Voice actor Television actor Film actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Brooklyn |
| residence: | Los Angeles |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American actor |
| Net Worth 2021: | 1 million |
