In addition to directing, Columbus was a producer for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), and the drama The Help (2011), for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture. He also directed the fantasy Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010) and the 3D action comedy Pixels (2015).

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.

Jan 20, 2025 · ‘Harry Potter’ Director Chris Columbus Weighs In on Upcoming TV Adaptation. The director also addressed fans casting Cillian Murphy as Lord Voldemort.

Jan 20, 2025 · Chris Columbus reacted to the news that 'Harry Potter' is being adapted into a television series for HBO, following a successful string of films — two of which he directed — in an exclusive...

Chris Joseph Columbus (b. 10 September 1958) is an American filmmaker. He directed the first two Harry Potter films and produced the third, which was directed by Alfonso Cuarón. His work outside of Harry Potter includes Home Alone, Mrs. Doubtfire and the film version of …

Jan 20, 2025 · Director of the first two 'Harry Potter' films Chris Columbus has weighed in on HBO's upcoming series adaptation, including who he thinks would make an 'amazing' Voldemort.

Chris Joseph Columbus is a name every Harry Potter fan would be familiar with. The American director though already successful by the time he directed movies in the Harry Potter film franchise, was catapulted to worldwide acclaim when the Harry Potter movies based on the novels of J. K. Rowling became phenomenally popular among children and youth.

Jan 21, 2025 · While Chris Columbus has previously expressed interest in returning to the Harry Potter franchise, he is not attached to the TV series. Instead, he’ll have to sit back with the rest of us when ...

Dec 29, 2024 · Chris Columbus, one of the producers behind Nosferatu, has explained how an experience directing Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone shaped his approach to the new vampire film.

Christopher Joseph Columbus (born 10 September, 1958 in Spangler, Pennsylvania) is an American filmmaker. He directed the first two Harry Potter films and produced the third one, which was directed by Alfonso Cuarón. His work outside of Harry Potter includes Home Alone, Mrs. Doubtfire and the...