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Owen Wilson          

Actor & Comedian, Known for "Wedding Crashers" and "The Internship"

Owen Wilson, a comic actor renowned for his versatility in acting, writing, and producing, first made his mark alongside college roommate Wes Anderson with their debut film, "Bottle Rocket" (1996). This initial success paved the way for Wilson to secure roles in major films such as "The Cable Guy" directed by Ben Stiller. His career further expanded through roles in "Anaconda," "Armageddon," and "The Haunting." His major breakthrough came with the 2000 comedy action hit "Shanghai Noon," starring opposite Jackie Chan, which garnered nearly $100 million globally.

Wilson revisited the buddy comedy genre with "I Spy" (2002) co-starring Eddie Murphy, though it did not perform well at the box office. He found success again with "Shanghai Knights" (2003), the "Starsky & Hutch" movie remake (2004), and "Wedding Crashers" (2005) alongside Vince Vaughn, which was a substantial hit, earning over $200 million in the US.

In 2001, Wilson collaborated with Anderson on their third film, "The Royal Tenenbaums," which was both a financial and critical success. This film featured a stellar cast and earned Wilson and Anderson an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay. Wilson played the memorable role of Professor-turned-bestseller "Eli Cash."

Wilson's filmography includes a range of small, quirky comedies and major blockbuster films. He is considered a key member of the "Frat Pack," a group of comic actors known for their frequent collaborations. Wilson is notably the first member of this group to receive an Academy Award nomination.

His more recent roles include the voice of Lightning McQueen in "Cars 2" (2011), and a praised performance in "Midnight in Paris" (2011), a Woody Allen film that became the director’s biggest hit, earning Wilson a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor - Musical or Comedy.

Wilson has appeared in ten movies with Ben Stiller, including notable titles such as "Meet the Parents" (2000), "Zoolander" (2001), and "Meet the Fockers" (2004), showcasing a dynamic and successful pairing in Hollywood.

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Owen Wilson to serve as Grand Marshal for 59th Daytona 500 | FOX ...
Big news out of Daytona Beach: Owen Wilson will be the Grand Marshal for the 59th annual Daytona 500 Feb. 26 on FOX. Wilson is also serving as the voice of ...
Owen Wilson News, Photos, and Videos | Just Jared
James Corden, Owen Wilson, and the entire staff of The Late Late Show take on nine-time Olympic medalist Usain Bolt in a 100m race on Tuesday (September ...
Watch Zoolander’s Ben Stiller And Owen Wilson Appear on SNL
Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson reprised their Zoolander roles on Saturday Night Live to discuss fashion crimes apparently committed by this year’s crop of presidential candidates. The actors portrayed their dopey male model characters, Derek Zoolander and Hansel, in an appearance on Weekend Update with host Colin Jost in which they talked about the state of fashion in politics. “We’re here to talk about the one thing everyone wants to hear male models talk about: politics,” Wilson says as Hansel. The two confuse actor Tom Cruise for Republican candidate Ted Cruz and mispronounce the Iowa caucus as “couscous” before digging into the styles of Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders. “Donny’s just like us. He has the classic male model looks,” Stiller says, naming the three looks as “Orange Mocha Crapaccino,” “Hot Mess” and “Second Place.” They also say Sanders is the “champion of the 99 percent — apparently the 99 percent off at J.C. Penney’s” and said Clinton is from the ‘90s, “which is really hot right now.”
Owen Wilson Will Co-Star with Ed Helms in 'Bastards'

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