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“It isn't so much that I choose the roles - I mean, I guess there's a little bit of a selection process - but it's more just what people offer you.”

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Owen Wilson, born on November 18, 1968, is an American actor known for his comedic roles in films and television shows, such as 'Friends' and 'The Big Bang Theory'. He began his career in the early 1990s and has appeared in films like 'Bottle Rocket', 'Midnight in Paris', and 'Midnight in Barcelona'. more

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