Chris Pine is an American actor best known for his role as Captain James T. Kirk in the Star Trek reboot film series. He made his feature film debut in 2004 with a role in The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement. Pine gained significant critical acclaim for his performance in the 2016 neo-Western crime film Hell or High Water. He portrayed Steve Trevor in the DC Extended Universe films Wonder Woman and Wonder Woman 1984. His filmography also includes notable roles in Unstoppable, Into the Woods, and Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. In 2022, he made his directorial debut with the mystery comedy film Poolman. Pine studied English at the University of California, Berkeley, and later attended the American Conservatory Theater. He comes from a family of actors, with both his parents and his grandmother having worked in the entertainment industry. Throughout his career, he has received numerous award nominations, including a BAFTA and a Screen Actors Guild Award. He is widely recognized for his versatile range, transitioning between blockbuster action films and smaller independent dramas. Pine is also known for his voice acting work, including the role of King Magnifico in the animated film Wish.