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Chris Bender Biography

Birth Name:Chris Bender

Profession Producer, Actor

Fast Facts

  • Co-founded the management and production company Benderspink
  • When he was younger, he and his brother used to make movies with their dad's video camera and edit them with two VCRs
  • Quote: "(On advice for those interested in the industry) "You should get in wherever you can, and just by being there, you will start to see how things work․""
  • Quote: "When I look back on what got me here, it's really been perseverance, hard work and taking every opportunity available, including internships․"
  • Perhaps best known for producing the "American Pie" series
  • Is considered to be the laid-back problem solver at Benderspink, handling on-set production duties and their dealings with New Line Cinema
  • His production company Benderspink has had a successful first look deal with New Line Cinema for over ten years

Awards

  • 2005Gotham Independent Film Award-Best Feature: nominated
  • 2006Gold Derby Film Award-Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2006OFTA Film Award-Best Picture: nominated