Chris Columbus

Personal Info

Known For

Directing

Known Credits

3.3486

Gender

Male

Birthday

10-Sep-1958

Age

(68 years old)

Place of Birth

Spangler, Pennsylvania, USA

Also Known As
  • Christopher Joseph Columbus

Chris Columbus

Biography

Christopher Joseph Columbus (born September 10, 1958) is an American filmmaker. Born in Spangler, Pennsylvania, Columbus studied film at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts where he developed an interest in filmmaking. After writing screenplays for several teen comedies in the mid-1980s, including Gremlins, The Goonies, and Young Sherlock Holmes, he made his directorial debut with a teen adventure, Adventures in Babysitting(1987). Columbus gained recognition soon after with the highly successful Christmas comedy Home Alone (1990) and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992). The comedy Mrs. Doubtfire (1993), starring Robin Williams, was another box-office success for Columbus. He went on to direct several other films throughout the 1990s, which were mostly met with lukewarm reception. However, he found commercial success again by directing the film adaptations of J. K. Rowling's novels Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) and its sequel, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002). In addition to directing, Columbus was a producer for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), as well as the drama The Help(2011). He also directed the fantasy Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief(2010) and the 3D action comedy Pixels (2015). Columbus is the co-founder of 1492 Pictures, a film production company that has produced some of his films since 1995. More recently, he co-founded another production firm with his daughter in 2014 called Maiden Voyage Pictures. In 2017, he launched ZAG Animation Studios, alongside Michael Barnathan, Haim Saban, and Jeremy Zag. Columbus is also known for his collaboration with composer John Williams, with whom he had worked on the film Home Alone and the film series Harry Potter. Description above from the Wikipedia article Chris Columbus, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.


Credits

Fog City Mavericks Fog City Mavericks (2007) Character: Self
Fog City Mavericks: The Filmmakers of San Francisco is a compelling exploration of the legendary filmmakers who call the San Francisco Bay Area home including George Lucas, Francis Ford Coppola, Clint Eastwood, Chris Columbus and producer Saul Zaentz. The special weaves interviews, commentaries and unforgettable moments from some of the most visionary movies ever created such as American Graffiti, the Star Wars film series, the Indiana Jones film series, The Godfather trilogy, Apocalypse Now, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Amadeus, Toy Story, The Incredibles, Lost in Translation, Flags of Our Fathers and many others. It also features interviews with those who have worked with Bay Area mavericks: Steven Spielberg, Michael Douglas, Anthony Minghella, Milos Forman and Frank Darabont.
Cute. Clever. Mischievous. Intelligent. Dangerous: Making Gremlins Cute. Clever. Mischievous. Intelligent. Dangerous: Making Gremlins (2014) Character: Self
This new retrospective features new interviews with director Joe Dante, star Zach Galligan, writer Chris Columbus, executive producers Steven Spielberg and Frank Marshall and producer Michael Finnell.
From Gizmo to Gremlins: Creating the Creatures From Gizmo to Gremlins: Creating the Creatures (2014) Character: Self
Chris Walas and Howie Mandel, the voice of Gizmo, describe the laborious development of Gizmo and the Gremlins and the painstaking work required to bring them to life in the pre-digital age.
The Magic Touch of Harry Potter The Magic Touch of Harry Potter (2004) Character: Self
A 2004 documentary on the first three “Harry Potter” films detailing the behind-the-scenes journey of making them.
Capturing the Stone: A Conversation with the Filmmakers Capturing the Stone: A Conversation with the Filmmakers (2002) Character: N/A
A documentary about the making of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001).
Building a Scene Building a Scene (2003) Character: N/A
A documentary about the process of creating a scene for Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002).
No Day But Today: The Story of 'Rent' No Day But Today: The Story of 'Rent' (2006) Character: Self
Feature length documentary about Jonathan Larson and "Rent"'s journey from Broadway to the screen. Featuring director Chris Columbus, the entire cast, and dozens of friends and family of Jonathan Larson.
Daniel Radcliffe: Being Harry Potter Daniel Radcliffe: Being Harry Potter (2012) Character: Self
Made-for-television documentary about Daniel Radcliffe and his role as Harry Potter.
Music by John Williams Music by John Williams (2024) Character: Self - Filmmaker
His unforgettable scores are an essential part of some of the most beloved movies of our time, over a career that spans decades. See and hear maestro John Williams' own story, with insights from filmmakers, musicians, and others he has inspired, complete with rare behind-the-scenes looks at the making of movie history.
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) Character: Man in Toy Store (uncredited)
Instead of flying to Florida with his folks, Kevin ends up alone in New York, where he gets a hotel room with his dad's credit card—despite problems from a clerk and meddling bellboy. But when Kevin runs into his old nemeses, the Wet Bandits, he's determined to foil their plans to rob a toy store on Christmas Eve.
Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts (2022) Character: Self
An enchanting making-of story told through all-new in-depth interviews and cast conversations, inviting fans on a magical first-person journey through one of the most beloved film franchises of all time.
John Candy: I Like Me John Candy: I Like Me (2025) Character: Self - Director, Home Alone
Those who knew iconic funnyman John Candy best share his story, in their own words, through never-before-seen archival footage, imagery, and interviews.
The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing (2004) Character: Self
Documentary about the art of film editing. Clips are shown from many groundbreaking films with innovative editing styles.
Child Star Child Star (2024) Character: Self - Director
Explore the highs and lows of growing up in the spotlight through the lens of some of the world’s most famous former child stars. Through celebrity interviews, verite scenes, and archival footage, this film deconstructs the stages of earlier stardom and looks at the entertainment system over the last century.



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