Chris Renaud
Skuespiller, Regissør, Produsent, Manusforfatter
5. desember 1966 (59 år)
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.
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.
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Filmography
| 2024 | Despicable Me 4 · as Principal Übelschlecht (voice) |
| 2023 | Mooned · as Additional Voices (voice) |
| 2023 | Mooned · as Additional Voices (voice) |
| 2023 | Migration · as Additional Voices (voice) |
| 2022 | Minions & More 2 · as Minions / Pipsqueak / Neanderthal Dad / The Animals (voice) |
| 2022 | Minions & More 1 · as Norman / Pipsqueak (voice) |
| 2021 | Toying with the Holidays · as Customer |
| 2021 | Sing 2 · as Additional Voices (voice) |
| 2019 | The Secret Life of Pets 2 · as Norman / Additional Voices (voice) |
| 2019 | Coroner · as Kent Wilkins |
| 2018 | Christmas in Love · as CarolerPå Plex |
| 2017 | Despicable Me 3 · as Additional Minions (voice) (uncredited) |
| 2016 | Norman Television · as Norman (voice) |
| 2016 | Sing · as Additional Voices (voice) |
| 2016 | The Secret Life of Pets · as Norman (voice) |
| 2015 | Competition · as Minion (voice) |
| 2015 | Cro Minion · as Minion / Neanderthal Dad (voice) |
| 2013 | Despicable Me 2 · as Additional Minions / Evil Minions / Italian Waiter (voice) |
| 2012 | Wagon Ho! · as (voice) |
| 2012 | Forces of Nature · as Pipsqueak (voice) |
| 2012 | Serenade · as (voice) |
| 2012 | The Lorax · as Forest Animals (voice) |
| 2010 | Despicable Me · as Dave (voice) |
| 2022 | Post Modern Minion · as Executive Producer |
| 2022 | |
| 2021 | Minions & Monsters · as Executive Producer |
| 2019 | Minion Scouts · as Executive Producer |
| 2019 | Santa's Little Helpers · as Executive Producer |
| 2018 | Yellow is the New Black · as Executive Producer |
| 2018 | The Grinch · as Executive Producer |
| 2017 | Despicable Me 3 · as Executive Producer |
| 2016 | Norman Television · as Executive Producer |
| 2016 | Mower Minions · as Executive Producer |
| 2015 | Competition · as Executive Producer |
| 2015 | Cro Minion · as Executive Producer |
| 2015 | Binky Nelson Unpacified · as Executive Producer |
| 2015 | Minions · as Executive Producer |
| 2013 | Training Wheels · as Executive Producer |
| 2013 | Panic in the Mailroom · as Executive Producer |
| 2013 | Puppy! · as Executive Producer |
| 2012 | Wagon Ho! · as Executive Producer |
| 2012 | Forces of Nature · as Executive Producer |
| 2012 | Serenade · as Executive Producer |
| 2010 | Orientation Day · as Executive Producer |
| 2010 | Home Makeover · as Executive Producer |
| 2010 | |
| 2010 | Banana · as Executive Producer |
| 2006 |
| 2014 | The Oscars · as Self - Nominee |
| 2004 | Le grand journal de Canal+ · as Self |
| 2006 | It's a Big Big World · as Production Designer |