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Chris Meledandri. Horton Hears a Who! 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 ...
Learn about Chris Meledandri, an American animated film producer and executive who founded Illumination. See his biography, filmography, awards, photos and more on IMDb.
- January 1, 1
- Producer, Additional Crew, Writer
- New York City, New York, USA
- Christopher Meledandri
As a boy growing up in 1970s New York, Chris Meledandri never saw any cartoons or animated movies. His early film experiences came courtesy of Woody Allen, Stanley Kubrick and Martin Scorsese ...
Jun 13, 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.
- Nancy Tartaglione
Dec 9, 2016 · The box-office performance of 2006’s Ice Age: The Meltdown got Chris Meledandri thinking. Domestically, the animated sequel about prehistoric mammals did only a little more business than the ...
Nov 6, 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.
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Jun 20, 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.