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Chris Joseph Columbus [1] (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.
Chris Columbus. Producer: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Born in Pennsylvania and raised in Ohio, Chris Columbus was first inspired to make movies after seeing "The Godfather" at age 15. After enrolling at NYU film school, he sold his first screenplay (never produced) while a sophomore there.
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Chris Columbus. Producer: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Born in Pennsylvania and raised in Ohio, Chris Columbus was first inspired to make movies after seeing "The Godfather" at age 15.
- September 10, 1958
Learn about Chris Columbus, an American filmmaker who directed Home Alone, Harry Potter, Mrs. Doubtfire and more. Find out his birth date, production company, awards and upcoming projects on The Movie Database.
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 was the first filmmaker to bring J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World to life on the big screen.
Chris Columbus is a writer-director who specializes in family-friendly adventure movies, such as Home Alone, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Harry Potter. Learn about his career, ratings, photos, and upcoming projects on Rotten Tomatoes.
Nov 4, 2021 · For the 20th anniversary of 'Harry Potter, director Chris Columbus reflects on adapting the magical books into a blockbuster franchise.