Christopher Meledandri

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New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Producer, Writer

Is a member of The Academy of Motion Pictture Arts and Sciences
Graduated from Dartmouth College
Has served as member of the board of trustees for The Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, Conn
Was a producer for "Cool Runnings" while serving as president for a studio owned by Walt Disney Pictures
Founded production studio in Illumination Entertainment, whose first film, "Despicable Me," was widely successful
Has been involved in the production of such films as "Ice Age" and "The Simpsons Movie․"

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

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