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Chris Miller

b. 1968

American animator, voice actor, director, screenwriter and storyboard artist

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About Chris Miller

Born 1968. Chris Miller is an American actor, voice actor, animator, storyboard artist, screenwriter and film director.

Christopher Matthew Miller (born January 20, 1968) is an American animator, director, and voice actor employed by Paramount Animation and formerly DreamWorks Animation. He is best known for directing Shrek the Third and Puss in Boots (for which he received his first Academy Award nomination) and for voicing The Magic Mirror from the Shrek film series and Kowalski the penguin in the Madagascar film series. At Paramount Animation, he was the leader, director, and star of the Smurfs, in which he provided the voices of Grouchy Smurf and Camouflage.

Early life Miller was born on January 20, 1968, in Washington, D.C. He studied animation at the California Institute of Arts.

Career In an interview with Robert K. Elder for The Film That Changed My Life, Miller attributes his success in film to Sleeper. "I would be penniless and drunk on the corner, begging for cash, if I had not seen the film Sleeper. I guarantee you."

In 2011, Miller directed Puss in Boots, a spin-off and sequel to the Shrek franchise. His wife, Laura Gorenstein Miller, worked as a dance choreographer.

Filmography

Television Year Title Role Notes 2007 Shrek the Halls Dialogue director 2009 Merry Madagascar Kowalski 2013 Phineas and Ferb Additional Voices

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
California Institute of the Arts
Employers
DreamWorks Animation, Reel FX Animation, Paramount Animation, Reel FX Creative Studios
Also known as
Christopher Miller, Christopher M. Miller

People in Chris Miller's life

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Chris Miller?

American animator, voice actor, director, screenwriter and storyboard artist

When was Chris Miller born?

Chris Miller was born on 20 January 1968 in Washington, D.C..

What is Chris Miller's occupation?

Chris Miller is an actor, voice actor, animator, storyboard artist, screenwriter and film director.

What nationality is Chris Miller?

Chris Miller is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Chris Miller

· Wikidata: Q283700

· DBpedia: Chris Miller (animator)

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