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Christopher Meledandri ( / mɛləˈdɑːndri /; [1] born May 15, 1959) is an American film producer and founder and CEO of Illumination. He previously served as President of 20th Century Fox Animation, and has worked as the producer for the film series of Ice Age, Despicable Me, The Secret Life of Pets and Sing.
Learn about Chris Meledandri, an American animated film producer and executive who founded Illumination. See his biography, filmography, awards, photos and more on IMDb.
Chris Meledandri, the man who has made millions from Minions. The animation boss behind ‘Ice Age’ and ‘Despicable Me’ was denied kids’ films when young. Gofer made good: Chris Meledandri’s...
13 Jun 2022 · Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri talks about his studio's latest film, its action-packed adventure, its nostalgic humor, and its global appeal. He also shares his views on the changing landscape of the animation business and the importance of creativity and collaboration.
6 Nov 2018 · Learn how the founder of Illumination Entertainment became the most powerful man in animation, with a string of box office hits and a focus on subversive stories with heart. Discover his vision, influences and challenges in this in-depth profile.
5 Jul 2024 · In the first Despicable Me movie in seven years, Gru, the world’s favorite supervillain-turned-Anti-Villain League-agent, returns for an exciting, bold new era of Minions mayhem in Illumination...
20 Jun 2022 · Chris Meledandri, the founder and CEO of Illumination, discusses his studio's upcoming and past films, his views on streaming vs theatrical, and his experience with failure and fear. He also reveals his plans for future projects and his partnership with Nintendo on Super Mario Bros Movie.
