**Owen Wilson** (born in 1968) is an American actor and screenwriter, known for his unique comedic style and charismatic performances.

He rose to prominence thanks to his frequent collaborations with director Wes Anderson, which began with *Bottle Rocket* (1996) and continued in cult films such as *The Royal Tenenbaums* (2001), which he also co-wrote.

His career then took a commercial turn with successful comedic roles, as in *Zoolander* (2001), *Wedding Crashers* (2005), and *Marley & Me* (2008). Wilson demonstrated versatility in dramedies such as Woody Allen's *Midnight in Paris* (2011) and is the original voice of Lightning McQueen in the *Cars* series.

His distinctive style is characterized by an amiable and relaxed demeanor, natural charisma, and an often subtle and ironic comedic streak. He frequently portrays characters who are charming but with a touch of naiveté or eccentricity.