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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.
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
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- Spangler, Pennsylvania, USA
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
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
Nov 10, 2021 · Director Chris Columbus recalls feeling a sense of terror when he signed on to direct Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in the late 1990s.
- Petrana Radulovic
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. Discover his filmography and why he was the right choice to kick off the Wizarding World.
