Chris Meledandri is an American film producer, who founded Illumination Entertainment in 2007 and serves as its CEO. He is well known for creating the Despicable Me movie series. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences counts him among its members.
Quick Facts
| Real Name | Chris Meledandri |
| Nick Name | Chris |
| Date Of Birth | May 15, 1959 |
| Age | 65 years old |
| Birthplace | New York City, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Film Producer, Founder |
| Height | 5 feet 9 inches |
| Weight | 65 kg |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye color | Blue |
| Net Worth | $1 million |
Chris Meledandri’s Age & Early Life
Chris Meledandri was born in New York City, USA, on May 15, 1959. The name of his father is Roland Meledandri. He is a designer of Italian-inspired clothing. His activist mother’s name is Risha Meledandri. The sibling he has is Nina Meledandri. There are no brothers for him. Melandandri, a trustee of The Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, Connecticut, is a graduate of Dartmouth College.
Chris Meledandri Height & Weight
Chris Meledandri is 5 feet 9 inches tall. He weighs approximately 65 kg. He has lovely warm blue eyes and brown hair. There is no information on his chest-waist-hip measurements, dress size, shoe size, biceps, and so on.
Chris Meledandri’s Net Worth
How much is Chris Meledandri’s net worth? Chris Meledandri’s net worth is believed to be $1 million as of February 2024. His excellent profession as a film producer is obviously his primary source of money.
Career
Chris Meledandri is now employed at Walt Disney Pictures. Prior to joining Fox, he worked as president of Dawn Steel Pictures at Walt Disney Pictures, where he also contributed to the production of Cool Runnings as an executive producer. 20th Century Fox Animation: During his employment there, he helped Fox grow into a significant force in the animated feature picture industry by producing Ever After A Cinderella Story. He oversaw Fox’s 1998 purchase of Blue Sky Studios, a nascent visual effects and commercial production company, which he later transformed into a lucrative animated film producer.
He handled the artistic and commercial activities of Blue Sky, which is currently Fox’s exclusive CGI studio. Meledandri oversaw and/or executive produced a number of films while working at the company, such as “Ice Age,” “Ice Age: The Meltdown, Robots,” “Alvin and the Chipmunks,” “The Simpsons Movie,” and “Dr. Seuss Horton Hears a Who!” Additionally, he worked on two animated films that were both nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film: Gone Nutty and No Time For Nuts.
Entertainment Illumination, Early in 2007, Meledandri resigned from his position as President of 20th Century Fox Animation and established Illumination Entertainment, a studio that produces pictures for every audience and is co-owned by Universal Pictures, the studio that completely funds and controls the films. Despicable Me, Illumination’s debut movie, was released in 2010; it was followed by Despicable Me 2 in 2013 and Hop in 2011. Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax was adapted into a movie by Illumination, carrying on the productive partnership between Meledandri and Audrey Geisel, the widow of Theodor (Dr. Seuss) Geisel. Additionally, he was the producer of the 2015 Minions spin-off movie. Dreamworks Animation and Illumination, On April 28, 2016, NBCUniversal announced its intention to pay $3.8 billion to purchase rival company DreamWorks Animation. After the merger is complete, Meledandri will be in charge of both Illumination and DreamWorks.
Chris Meledandri Wife & Marriage
Who is Chris Meledandri’s wife? Chris Meledandri has a wife. Leslie Benziger, his lifelong lover, is his wife. The date and specifics of their marriage are unknown. James and Nicholas Meledandri, both males, are the couple’s two children. He has a close relationship with his wife and kids. Neither the divorce nor the extramarital affair have made headlines. Additionally, little is known about his prior relationships.
