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Chris Columbus - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 10, 1958 |
|---|---|
| Age | 67 |
| Birthplace | Spangler, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Chris Columbus's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Director of "Home Alone," "Mrs. Doubtfire," and the first two "Harry Potter" films. |
Intro
Chris Columbus is an American filmmaker known for directing and producing several popular family and adventure films. He is especially recognized for his work on the "Home Alone" series and the early "Harry Potter" films.
Early Life & Background
Chris Columbus grew up in Champion, Ohio. He showed early interest in filmmaking and storytelling, later attending the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University.
Career Highlights
- Directed the blockbuster hits "Home Alone" (1990) and "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York" (1992)
- Directed "Mrs. Doubtfire" (1993), a critical and commercial success
- Directed "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" (2001) and "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" (2002), launching the film franchise
- Wrote the screenplay for "Gremlins" (1984) and "The Goonies" (1985)
- Founded the production company 1492 Pictures
Trivia
- Chris Columbus named his production company 1492 Pictures as a reference to the year Christopher Columbus landed in the Americas.
- He originally wanted to be a cartoonist before turning to film.
- Columbus was instrumental in setting the tone and style for the Harry Potter film series.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Chris Columbus?
Chris Columbus is 67 years old.
When was Chris Columbus born?
Chris Columbus was born the 10 September 1958.
Where is Chris Columbus from?
Spangler, Pennsylvania, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About September 10th, 1958, in brief:
- Historical events: Dan Castellaneta, the American actor best known for voicing Homer Simpson on 'The Simpsons,' was born on September 10, 1958.
- Day of the week: September 10th, 1958 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare) by Domenico Modugno
- #1 UK song: When by The Kalin Twins
- Popular movie: Auntie Mame directed by Morton DaCosta
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