Owen Painter Biography
Owen Painter is a rising star in American film and television. He absolutely exploded onto the "Wednesday" fandom with his role as Isaac Knight (aka Slurp) in the second season of Tim Burton's dark hit series. His character became one of the season's standout new additions, with fans already calling Painter "Tim Burton's new favorite" and drawing comparisons to a young Johnny Depp.
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Childhood and Family
Not much is known about Owen's early life – he's pretty private and prefers to keep personal details under wraps. He was born on July 7, 1994, in East Hartford, Connecticut.
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Early Roles
Painter jumped into professional acting relatively recently – his debut came with the short film "Soup" in 2021.His first notable project was the fifth season of "The Handmaid's Tale" (2022), where he played border guard Jayden, a Gilead guard who impacted June's story.
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"Wednesday"
His breakthrough came in September 2025 – that's when the second part of "Wednesday" season two dropped on Netflix. Owen appeared as a character named Slurp. When he got the script, he had no clue who he'd be playing.Turns out Slurp was a zombie brought back to life by Pugsley Addams (Isaac Ordonez). Gradually, he regains his human form and remembers his name – Isaac Knight. He's a dangerous telekinetic. What's more, it's revealed that Thing, the Addams family's loyal familiar, is actually his amputated hand. Morticia cut it off when Isaac tried to kill Gomez.…I was thinking: 'What are we even doing?' I had no idea. My imagination conjured up a drink, and I was terrified I'd be a computer puddle or something like that.
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The young actor found working with makeup especially fascinating – initially, while he was in zombie form, the work was incredibly intricate.I felt truly blessed. The role was interesting, complex, and physically demanding. It was a lot of stuff I'd never done before. The role gave me a real sense of possibility. It was like a gift.
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Owen Painter's Personal Life
Painter comes across as a young man with clear priorities and a healthy outlook on life. He's drawn to stories about love, human connections, and legacy – among his favorite films, he names the Christmas classic "It's a Wonderful Life."In interviews, the actor jokes around a lot and isn't afraid to look ridiculous. About his work, he says: "I wanted to really embarrass myself in front of the camera," referring to his character's emotional scenes.
Among unexpected facts – Painter admitted he'd love to star in a live-action adaptation of "Frankenweenie" (Tim Burton's animated film) as the dog, and his favorite song is Lady Gaga's "The Edge of Glory"
Owen Painter Now
After "Wednesday's" success, Painter became the focus of intense attention from the film industry and fans. His striking resemblance to young Johnny Depp, especially from Burton's "Edward Scissorhands" and "Sleepy Hollow," has sparked rumors that he could become the director's new favorite actor.
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