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What was Chris Prattā€™s breakthrough role?

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Chris Pratt gained initial recognition for his role as Andy Dwyer in the TV series Parks and Recreation (2009ā€“15). However, his role as Peter Quill/Star-Lord in Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) was his breakthrough, catapulting him to undeniable stardom. He also starred as Owen Grady in the Jurassic World movies. Pratt has supplemented his on-screen appearances with voice work in animated movies such as The Lego Movie (2014) and The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023).