Christopher Michael Pratt (born June 21, 1979) is an American actor who ranks as the third highest-grossing film star of all time, with his leading roles grossing over $15.2 billion worldwide. He rose to fame as Andy Dwyer on the sitcom Parks and Recreation (2009–2015) and solidified his A-list status by playing Star-Lord across six Marvel Cinematic Universe films, from Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) to Vol. 3 (2023). Pratt also starred as Owen Grady in the Jurassic World franchise (2015–2022) and voiced characters in hit animated films like The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) and The Garfield Movie (2024). He was named one of Time's 100 most influential people in 2015, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2017, and has owned Indivisible Productions since 2020, earning $1.4 million per episode for The Terminal List. Raised in Lake Stevens, Washington, after a nomadic early childhood, he was a wrestling and shot put competitor, with his brother Cully inspiring his acting career.