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Chris Meledandri

Born May 15, 1959
New York City, New York, USA

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Christopher Meledandri (/mɛləˈdɑːndri/; born May 15, 1959) is an American film producer and founder and CEO of Illumination. He previously served as president of 20th Century Fox Animation and has worked as the producer for the film series Ice Age, Despicable Me, The Secret Life of Pets and Sing. In 2021, he joined Nintendo's board of directors after working with the video game company on The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Meledandri also collaborates with Illumination's corporate sibling, DreamWorks Animation.

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Despicable Me: The Game(2010)
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Ice Age 2: The Meltdown(2006)
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AI · ReviewedJun 20, 2026
George Lucas Voices Character in 'Minions & Monsters'
George Lucas has a voice role in Illumination's upcoming animated film 'Minions & Monsters,' set for release on July 1. Chris Meledandri, founder of Illumination, revealed that the meeting leading to Lucas's involvement was driven by the filmmaker's admiration for Illumination's work, particularly the 'Despicable Me' franchise. The collaboration highlights the mutual respect between Lucas and the animation studio, with the former expressing a strong appreciation for their storytelling and characters. This marks a unique crossover between Lucas's legacy in live-action filmmaking and the world of animated entertainment.
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