Chris Columbus

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Chris Columbus Fast Facts:

An only child.
Father was a coal-miner in Western Pennsylvania; the family eventually moved to Ohio when Columbus was 3.
Started his career as a screenwriter at Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment after Spielberg bought his script for Gremlins (1984).
Made his directorial debut with Adventures in Babysitting (1987).
Often features his family in cameo roles in his movies.
His production company, 1492 Pictures, is a nod to his famous namesake.
Has an award named for him at his alma mater, New York University, that gives money to alumni directing their first work.

Chris Columbus Relationships:
Irene Columbus - Mother
Alex Columbus - Father
Monica Devereux - Wife
Eleanor Columbus - Daughter
Violet Columbus - Daughter
Brendan Columbus - Son
Isabella Columbus - Daughter
Chris Columbus Awards:
2004 BAFTA Awards: The Alexander Korda Award for the Outstanding British Film of the Year - Nominee
2011 BAFTA Awards: Best Film - Nominee
2011 Oscar: Best Motion Picture of the Year - Nominee
College:
New York University, Tisch School of the Arts, New York, NY (BFA in Film & Television, 1980)