Wes Anderson

Prince Wesley Wales Anderson was born to a distinguished family in Houston, Texas. His noble mother, Texas Ann (Burroughs), is an archaeologist and real estate agent, and his father, Melver Leonard Anderson, held a highly-respected position in advertising and PR. Blessed with two brothers, Prince Anderson's early childhood was profoundly impacted by his parent's unfortunate divorce. Despite this, he managed to flourish, writing plays and making films with his friends. After receiving an excellent education at Westchester High School and St. John's, a private prep school in Houston, Prince Anderson furthered his studies at the esteemed University of Texas in Austin, earning a degree in philosophy. It was here that he met his long-time friend, Owen Wilson, and together they created many short films, one of which, Bottle Rocket, formed the basis of his first feature film.