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Chris Miller

Actor, Director, Writer, Producer, Additional CreditsBorn January 20, 1968 (57 years)
Christopher Matthew Miller (born January 20, 1968) is an American animator, director, and voice actor employed by Paramount Animation and formerly DreamWorks Animation. He is best known for directing Shrek the Third and Puss in Boots (for which he received his first Academy Award nomination) and for voicing The Magic Mirror from the Shrek film series and Kowalski the Penguin in the Madagascar film series.

Miller was born on January 20, 1968, in Washington, D.C. He studied animation at the California Institute of Arts.

In an interview with Robert K. Elder for The Film That Changed My Life, Miller attributes his success in film to Sleeper. "I would be penniless and drunk on the corner, begging for cash, if I had not seen the film Sleeper. I guarantee you."

In 2011, Miller directed Puss in Boots, a spin-off and sequel to the Shrek franchise. His wife, Laura Gorenstein Miller, worked as a dance choreographer.

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Known For

  • Shrek the Third
  • Puss in Boots
  • Shrek
  • Penguins of Madagascar
  • Madagascar
  • Smurfs
  • The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper
  • Puss in Boots: The Three Diablos
  • Merry Madagascar
  • Far Far Away Idol
  • The Cellar
  • Madly Madagascar
  • Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Dance Party
  • Liquid Television

Featured Videos

  • Penguins Of Madagascar: Chris Miller On His Place On The Team
    Penguins Of Madagascar: Chris Miller On His Place On The TeamPenguins of MadagascarBehind the Scenes
  • Puss In Boots: Chris Miller On Why He Wanted To Direct The Film
    Puss In Boots: Chris Miller On Why He Wanted To Direct The FilmPuss in BootsBehind the Scenes

Chris Miller Filmography

2025
Smurfs · as Grouchy Smurf / Camouflage Smurf (voice)
2018
Shrek Retold · as Magic Mirror
2017
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie · as Nobel Audience Member (voice)
2017
The Boss Baby · as Captain Ross (voice)
2014
Penguins of Madagascar · as Kowalski (voice)
2014
2013
Turbo · as Tour Bus Driver (voice)
2013
Madly Madagascar · as Kowalski (voice)
2012
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted · as Kowalski (voice)
2012
Puss in Boots: The Three Diablos · as Food Prisoner (voice)
2011
Puss in Boots · as Little Boy Blue / Friar Miller / Prison Guard / Manuel / Rafael (voice)
2010
Shrek Forever After · as Royal Messenger / Magic Mirror / Geppetto (voice)
2009
Merry Madagascar · as Kowalski (voice)
2009
Monsters vs. Aliens · as Advisor Cole / Army Commander Jones (voice)
2008
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa · as Kowalski (voice)
2007
Phineas and Ferb (TV Series) · as Mr. Tomato
2007
Shrek the Third · as Puppet Master / Announcer / Mascot / Singing Villain (voice)
2005
2005
Madagascar · as Kowalski (voice)
2004
Far Far Away Idol · as Magic Mirror (voice)
2004
Shrek 2 · as Humphries / Magic Mirror (voice)
2003
Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas · as Tower Guard (voice)
2001
Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Dance Party · as Magic Mirror (singing Voice)
2001
Shrek · as Geppetto / Magic Mirror (voice)
1988
The Cellar · as Willy Cashen

2007
Shrek the Third · as Screenplay

2011
2005
Made In Hollywood (TV Series) · as Self
2002
American Idol (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1992
HBO First Look (TV Series) · as Self

2023
Clone High (2023) (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2023
Princess Power (TV Series) · as Executive Producer

2004
Shrek 2 · as Head Of Story
2001
Shrek · as Additional Dialogue
1998
Oh Yeah! Cartoons (TV Series) · as Story

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