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Chris Columbus is a filmmaker who has worked on movies such as Home Alone, Harry Potter, and The Help. He has also written and directed Gremlins, The Goonies, and Young Sherlock Holmes.
- January 1, 1
- 1.74 m
- Spangler, Pennsylvania, USA
Chris 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.
The name Christopher Columbus is the anglicisation of the Latin Christophorus Columbus. Growing up on the coast of Liguria, he went to sea at a young age and travelled widely, as far north as the British Isles and as far south as what is now Ghana.
Learn about the life and career of Chris Columbus, a director and writer of popular movies such as Home Alone, Harry Potter and Gremlins. Find out his family, trivia, quotes and salary details on IMDb.
- September 10, 1958
Nov 11, 2021 · Chris Columbus was so determined to direct Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone that he pulled out all the stops to land the coveted project. He was just one of many helmers hoping to bring...
- Lexy Perez
Chris Columbus is a writer-director who made his name with family comedies like Home Alone and Harry Potter. See his full filmography, ratings, photos, and birthday on Rotten Tomatoes.
Oct 15, 2023 · Learn how the director of the first two Harry Potter movies set the tone, cast the actors, and adapted the books faithfully. Chris Columbus also established the visual language and the look of the Wizarding World.
