Christopher Meledandri

Film Producer

Birthday May 15, 1959

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace New York City, NY

Age 65 years old

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About

American film producer who is best known as the founder and CEO of Illumination and as the producer of the Despicable Me franchise and the Sing franchise. He was an executive producer of the popular 2022 animated feature Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.

Before Fame

He graduated from Dartmouth College.

Trivia

When he worked at Blue sky studios, he supervised and executive produced films including Ice AgeRobotsIce Age: The Meltdown, and Dr. Seuss Horton Hears a Who! He has produced over 60 movies throughout his ongoing career. 

Family Life

He was married to Leslie Benziger from 2002 to 2016. They have two children, James Meledandri and Nicholas Meledandri.

Associated With

He was placed in charge of 20th Century Fox Animation, after a series of collaborations with filmmaker John Hughes.