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Chris Renaud (born December 1966) is an American filmmaker, designer, storyboard artist, and voice actor. He is best known for his work at Illumination, including directing the company's animated films such as the first, second, and fourth films in the Despicable Me franchise (2010–present), the first two of which he co-directed with Pierre Coffin, The Lorax (2012), The Secret Life of Pets (2016) and its sequel The Secret Life of Pets 2 (2019). He also voiced the Minions in the first two films in the Despicable Me franchise and Norman in The Secret Life of Pets franchise, the former which he co-created with Coffin. Renaud received nominations for two Academy Awards for the Ice Age short film No Time for Nuts (2006) and Despicable Me 2 (2013).

Quick facts about Chris Renaud

  • Full name: Chris Renaud
  • Born: 1966-12-01
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q351884

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Who is Chris Renaud?

Chris Renaud (born December 1966) is an American filmmaker, designer, storyboard artist, and voice actor.

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Chris Renaud is United States.

When was Chris Renaud born?

Chris Renaud was born on 1966-12-01.

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