Christopher Meledandri

A visionary animation producer rises from Blue Sky Studios to founding Illumination, where he transforms the industry with blockbuster hits like *Despicable Me*, *The Grinch*, and *The Super Mario Bros. Movie*, redefining family entertainment for a new generation.

Born

1959

From

New York City, New York, USA

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In short · Producing since 1984, 5 decades active, 85 credits.

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Sing 3
2027
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Shrek 5
2027
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Ice Age: Boiling Point

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Biography

Chris Meledandri is an American animated film producer and executive who worked at Blue Sky Studios and founded Illumination. The various films he produced included *Ice Age*, *Robots*, *Horton Hears a Who*, *Despicable Me*, *Minions*, *The Lorax*, *The Grinch*, *Sing*, *The Secret Life of Pets*, and *The Super Mario Bros. Movie*.

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