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Christopher Meledandri Biography
Birth Name:Christopher Meledandri
Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States
Profession Producer, Writer
Fast Facts
- Is a member of The Academy of Motion Pictture Arts and Sciences
- Has served as member of the board of trustees for The Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, Conn
- Graduated from Dartmouth College
- Was a producer for "Cool Runnings" while serving as president for a studio owned by Walt Disney Pictures
- Has been involved in the production of such films as "Ice Age" and "The Simpsons Movie․"
- Founded production studio in Illumination Entertainment, whose first film, "Despicable Me," was widely successful
Awards
- 2011PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Animated Theatrical Motion Pictures: nominated
- 2013ACCA-Best Animated Feature Film: nominated
- 2014Oscar-Best Animated Feature Film of the Year: nominated
- 2014IOMA-Best Animated Feature Film (Miglior film d'animazione): nominated
- 2014OFTA Film Award-Best Animated Picture: nominated
- 2014PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Animated Theatrical Motion Pictures: nominated
- 2014VES Award-Outstanding Animation in an Animated Feature Motion Picture: nominated
- 2016PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Animated Theatrical Motion Pictures: nominated
- 2017BAFTA British Academy Children's Award-Feature Film: nominated
- 2017PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Animated Theatrical Motion Pictures: nominated
- 2018PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Animated Theatrical Motion Pictures: nominated
- 2018VES Award-Outstanding Visual Effects in an Animated Feature: nominated
- 2019PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Animated Theatrical Motion Pictures: nominated
- 2022PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Animated Theatrical Motion Pictures: nominated
- 2023PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Animated Theatrical Motion Pictures: nominated
- 2024PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Animated Theatrical Motion Pictures: nominated