Owen Wilson: Best performances by the American actor
Wilson has nearly three decades of experience as an actor. His journey started in the 1990s with appearances on Frasier and Charlie's Angels, gaining recognition. The 2000s cemented his status with blockbuster successes such as Wedding Crashers, The Royal Tenenbaums, and Zoolander. Throughout the 2010s, Wilson continued to show his versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles. On his 55th birthday today, here are some of the best performances by the actor.
Wedding Crashers
John Beckwith, portrayed by Owen Wilson in Wedding Crashers, is a beloved character known for delivering some of the film's standout lines. Wilson, alongside Vince Vaughn, contributed to the movie's classic status with their incredible on-screen chemistry.
Interestingly, the role of John Beckwith was initially considered for Will Ferrell. In Wedding Crashers, the story revolves around two divorce lawyers who crash weddings to meet women, leading to an amusing encounter with the wedding caterer's two daughters that becomes the stuff of history.
Shanghai Noon
Shanghai Noon marked Wilson's success as a leading man beyond Wes Anderson's films. In this buddy comedy, he portrays Roy O'Bannon, an old west train robber recruited by Chinese Imperial Guard Chon Wang (Jackie Chan) to rescue Princess Pei Pei (Lucy Liu). The film shows the chemistry between Wilson and Chan, blending yin and yang energies in entertaining action sequences while humorously exploring both Western and Kung fu genres. Wilson's adeptness in physical comedy, demonstrated in films like The Royal Tenenbaums, shines through as he collaborates with Chan, resulting in one of his funnier performances. The movie's success led to a sequel, Shanghai Nights, and discussions about a
