Owen Wilson

**Owen Cunningham Wilson**, an American actor, comedian, producer, and screenwriter, was born on November 18, 1968. Known for his unique sense of humor and distinctive nasal voice, he has become a stalwart of American comedy and cinema. He has frequently collaborated with renowned filmmaker Wes Anderson, with whom he has shared writing and acting credits on critically acclaimed films such as 'Bottle Rocket,' 'Rushmore,' and 'The Royal Tenenbaums'. The Royal Tenenbaums received nominations for both the Academy Award and BAFTA for Best Screenplay. Additionally, he has starred in Anderson's other iconic films, including 'The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou,' 'The Darjeeling Limited,' 'Fantastic Mr. Fox,' 'The Grand Budapest Hotel,' and most recently 'The French Dispatch'. Besides his collaboration with Anderson, Wilson has left an indelible mark in comedic films, especially as part of the Frat Pack. His work includes 'Zoolander,' 'Starsky & Hutch,' 'Wedding Crashers,' 'You, Me and Dupree,' and the 'Night at the Museum' series, to name several. He has also branched out into action comedy films, working with Jackie Chan in 'Shanghai Noon,' 'Shanghai Knights,' and 'Around the World in 80 Days.' His non-comedic films like 'Anaconda,' 'Armageddon,' 'The Haunting,' and 'Behind Enemy Lines' have also garnered attention. His voice acting roles include Lightning McQueen in the Cars film series and Marmaduke, among others. Wilson has received multiple accolades, including an Academy Award and a BAFTA nomination for Best Original Screenplay and a Golden Globe and two SAG acting nominations.