Chris Pratt is an American actor and film producer born on June 21, 1979, in Virginia, Minnesota. He began his acting career with minor roles and gained early recognition with a regular role in the TV drama *Everwood* (2002–2006). Pratt's breakthrough came with his portrayal of Andy Dwyer on the NBC sitcom *Parks and Recreation* (2009–2015), where his comedic talent earned him widespread attention. He rose to international stardom with leading roles in major film franchises. Pratt stars as Peter Quill, also known as Star-Lord, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, debuting in *Guardians of the Galaxy* (2014) and reprising the role in *Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2* (2017), *Avengers: Infinity War* (2018), *Avengers: Endgame* (2019), *Thor: Love and Thunder* (2022), and *Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3* (2023). His performance helped cement the franchise’s success and contributed to his status as one of the highest-grossing actors worldwide. Pratt also gained acclaim as Owen Grady, a velociraptor trainer, in the *Jurassic World* series, starting with *Jurassic World* (2015), followed by *Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom* (2018), and *Jurassic World Dominion* (2022). Other notable films include *The Magnificent Seven* (2016), *Passengers* (2016), *The Tomorrow War* (2021), and voice roles in animated hits like *The Lego Movie* (2014) and *Onward* (2020). In television, Pratt returned to lead the action series *The Terminal List* (2022–present), portraying a Navy SEAL. His films have grossed over $14 billion worldwide, reflecting his commercial appeal. Pratt was married to actress Anna Faris from 2009 to 2018 and married author Katherine Schwarzenegger in 2019. He remains a prominent figure in Hollywood, known for his versatility, charm, and box office success[1][2][3][5][6].