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About Chris Columbus
Chris Columbus is a film director, screenwriter and producer. He professionally debuted in 1984 as a writer. His second screenplay, written for the 1984 film “Gremlins” was what caught the attention of filmmaker Steven Spielberg, who subsequently invited him to work with him.
The first film he directed was “Adventures in Babysitting” in 1987. He rose to fame in the early 1990s for directing the films, “Home Alone” and “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York”.
“Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” and “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” are his most commercially successful films.
Family Life
He grew up in Champion, Ohio as the only child of a coal miner named Alex Columbus and factory worker, Mary Puskar. In 1983, he wed Monica Devereux, a choreographer, who became the mother of his four children.
Achievements
His accolades achieved include a BAFTA Children’s Award, Mainichi Film Award and Black Reel Award.
Trivia
He co-founded film production company 1492 Pictures in 1994.
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F.A.Q. about Chris Columbus
When is his birthday?
Chris Columbus' birthday is on September 10, 1958.
In how many days is his birthday?
Chris' birthday is in 138 days
How old is he?
He is 65 years old.
Where is Chris from?
He was born in Spangler, Pennsylvania, U.S..