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Chris Renaud

Directing

Chris Renaud

Chris Renaud is a director born on December 5, 1966 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. He is known for Despicable Me, Despicable Me 2 and Minions. GloboWatch shows where to watch one of his movies and TV shows, country by country.

Known for
Directing
Born
December 5, 1966
Place of birth
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Also known as
Кріс Рено

Biography

Chris Renaud is an American illustrator and film-maker. He was nominated for an Academy Award for the 2006 animated short No Time for Nuts, which featured the character Scrat from the computer animated Ice Age films. Most recently, he directed Despicable Me, starring the voice of Steve Carell, which debuted #1 at the U.S. box office on July 9th, 2010. After graduating from Syracuse University with an illustration degree, Renaud began work as a graphic designer in the sports entertainment industry. He has created logo designs and mascot characters for NFL Properties, the NBA, and Foot Locker, among others. After working as a designer and illustrator for a variety of publications and agencies, Chris began drawing and writing comic books. Working for both Marvel Comics and DC Comics, his notable projects include illustrating Marvel's Starfleet Academy and pitching the original story concept that evolved into Batman: Cataclysm. This yearlong tale across all Batman-related comics resulted in increased sales and visibility for the renowned character. As the production designer on the Disney Channels’ The Book of Pooh, Renaud transitioned into the world of children’s television. Since that groundbreaking project, he has been able to design virtual sets and puppet characters for Bear in the Big Blue House, Lazy Town, Curious Pictures, Sony Animation, and many more. With the new show It's a Big Big World, currently airing on PBS, he took the lead role in the visual development and design of every aspect of this Emmy-nominated children’s program. Renaud worked for Blue Sky Studios as a story artist on such films as Robots, Ice Age: The Meltdown, and the Dr. Seuss classic Horton Hears A Who!. He also wrote and co-directed the animated short No Time for Nuts, which received an Annie Award and a 2007 Oscar nomination within the animated short films category. It was also included in the Animation Show of Shows in 2006. Renaud works for Illumination Entertainment and lives in Paris, France. He directed Despicable Me, starring Steve Carell, which was released in the U.S. on July 9, 2010.

Filmography

  1. 2026Minions & MonstersExecutive producer
  2. 2024Despicable Me 4as Principal Übelschlecht (voice) · Director
  3. 2023Moonedas Additional Voices (voice)
  4. 2023Migrationas Additional Voices (voice)
  5. 2022Minions & More 2as Minions / Pipsqueak / Neanderthal Dad / The Animals (voice)
  6. 2022Minions & More Volume 1as Norman / Pipsqueak (voice)
  7. 2022Post Modern MinionExecutive producer
  8. 2022Minions: The Rise of GruProducer
  9. 2021Toying with the Holidaysas Customer
  10. 2021Sing 2as Additional Voices (voice)
  11. 2021Minions & MonstersExecutive producer
  12. 2019The Secret Life of Pets 2as Norman / Additional Voices (voice) · Director
  13. 2019Santa's Little HelpersExecutive producer
  14. 2019The Dog Days of WinterExecutive producer
  15. 2019Illumination Presents: 10 Minion Mini-Moviesas Dave the Minion (voice)
  16. 2018Christmas in Loveas Caroler
  17. 2018The GrinchExecutive producer
  18. 2018‎3 Mini Movie Collection from the GrinchExecutive producer
  19. 2017Despicable Me 3as Additional Minions (voice) (uncredited) · Executive producer
  20. 2016WeenieExecutive producer
  21. 2016Norman Televisionas Norman (voice) · Executive producer
  22. 2016Singas Additional Voices (voice)
  23. 2016The Secret Life of Petsas Norman (voice) · Director
  24. 2015Cro Minionas Minion / Neanderthal Dad (voice)
  25. 2015Binky Nelson UnpacifiedExecutive producer
  26. 2015Competitionas Minion (voice)
  27. 2015MinionsExecutive producer
  28. 2015Ice Age: No Time for Nuts 4-DDirector · Writer
  29. 2014Illumination 7 Mini-Movie Collectionas The Animals
  30. 2013Panic in the MailroomExecutive producer
  31. 2013PuppyExecutive producer
  32. 2013Training WheelsExecutive producer
  33. 2013Despicable Me 2as Additional Minions / Evil Minions / Italian Waiter (voice) · Director
  34. 2012Serenadeas (voice) · Executive producer
  35. 2012Wagon Ho!as (voice)
  36. 2012Forces of Natureas Pipsqueak (voice) · Executive producer
  37. 2012The Loraxas Forest Animals (voice) · Director
  38. 2010Despicable Me Presents: Minion MadnessProducer · Director
  39. 2010Despicable Meas Dave (voice) · Director
  40. 2009Warrior ChampionsDirector
  41. 2006No Time for NutsDirector · Story