Chris Miller

Chris Miller

56 · Born: Jan 20, 1968

Personal Details

BornJan 20, 1968 Washington, D.C., USA

Biography

Chris Miller is a multifaceted creative individual with a diverse range of skills, including animation, direction, screenwriting, television production, and voice acting.

He began his journey in the animation industry by studying at the prestigious California Institute of Arts, where he honed his skills in the art of animation.

Miller's professional career took off when he joined Dreamworks SKG in 1998 as a storyboard artist for the studio's inaugural animated comedy, Antz.

As a key member of the Shrek team, Miller worked as a story artist, writing additional dialogue and providing the voice for the Magic Mirror and Geppetto characters in the film.

He then went on to serve as the head of story for Shrek 2, showcasing his expertise in storytelling and character development.

Miller's subsequent projects included co-directing Shrek the Third alongside Raman Hui, writing the screenplay, and providing the voice for the puppet master and mascot.

In addition to his work on the Shrek franchise, Miller also lent his voice to the character of Kowalski in the Madagascar series, including the film, video game, and Christmas special.

Throughout his career, Miller has worked on a wide range of projects, including features, commercials, videos, and internet projects, such as the short film "Steven's Dream" for Steven Spielberg.

His commercial work has garnered numerous accolades, including a Clio Award for best animated commercial for his spot for FILA.

Miller is also a longtime collaborator with the Helios Dance Theater, for which he has created sets, films, and projections on multiple occasions.

His wife, Laura Gorenstein Miller, is the founder and director of the Helios Dance Theater, and the two have worked together on numerous projects.

Overall, Chris Miller is a talented and versatile creative professional with a wide range of skills and experiences in the animation and entertainment industries.

Career

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2017
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie as Nobel Audience Member (voice)
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The Boss Baby
The Boss Baby as Captain Ross (voice)
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2014
Penguins of Madagascar
Penguins of Madagascar as Kowalski (voice)
{"id":10289,"title":"Madly Madagascar","year":"2013","character":"Kowalski (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/madly-madagascar","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6bn3gp0ljbg0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6bn3gp0ljbg0.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
Madly Madagascar
Madly Madagascar as Kowalski (voice)
{"id":144,"title":"Turbo","year":"2013","character":"Tour Bus Driver (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/turbo","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4bhgedenqqh0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4bhgedenqqh0.jpg"},"released":1}
Turbo
Turbo as Tour Bus Driver (voice)
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2012
Puss in Boots: The Three Diablos
Puss in Boots: The Three Diablos as Food Prisoner (voice)
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{"id":725,"title":"Puss in Boots","year":"2011","character":"Little Boy Blue \/ Friar Miller \/ Prison Guard \/ Manuel \/ Rafael (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/puss-in-boots","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/461itjq3l340.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/461itjq3l340.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
Puss in Boots
Puss in Boots as Little Boy Blue / Friar Miller / Prison Guard / Manuel / Rafael (voice)
{"id":387,"title":"Shrek Forever After","year":"2010","character":"Royal Messenger \/ Magic Mirror \/ Geppetto (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/shrek-forever-after","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/n3nh3p65dj40.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/n3nh3p65dj40.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
Shrek Forever After
Shrek Forever After as Royal Messenger / Magic Mirror / Geppetto (voice)
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2009
Merry Madagascar
Merry Madagascar as Kowalski (voice)
{"id":1372,"title":"Monsters vs. Aliens","year":"2009","character":"Advisor Cole \/ Army Commander Jones (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/monsters-vs-aliens","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1ma2ht2hghk0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1ma2ht2hghk0.jpg"},"released":1}
Monsters vs. Aliens
Monsters vs. Aliens as Advisor Cole / Army Commander Jones (voice)
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2008
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2007
Shrek the Third
Shrek the Third as Puppet Master / Announcer / Mascot / Singing Villain (voice)
{"id":422,"title":"Madagascar","year":"2005","character":"Kowalski (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/madagascar","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/38rhbhvvcl90.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/38rhbhvvcl90.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
Madagascar
Madagascar as Kowalski (voice)
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{"id":103850585,"title":"Dreamworks Happy Holidays from Madagascar","year":2005,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/dreamworks-happy-holidays-from-madagascar","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103850585.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103850585.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":152024,"title":"Far Far Away Idol","year":"2004","character":"Magic Mirror (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/far-far-away-idol","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_152024.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_152024.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
Far Far Away Idol
Far Far Away Idol as Magic Mirror (voice)
{"id":385,"title":"Shrek 2","year":"2004","character":"Humphries \/ Magic Mirror (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/shrek-2","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/10q33rfi42v8.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/10q33rfi42v8.jpg"},"released":1}
Shrek 2
Shrek 2 as Humphries / Magic Mirror (voice)
{"id":2854,"title":"Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas","year":"2003","character":"Tower Guard (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/sinbad-legend-of-the-seven-seas","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5reg9ukee1b0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5reg9ukee1b0.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
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2001
Shrek
Shrek as Geppetto / Magic Mirror (voice)
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Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Dance Party
Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Dance Party as Magic Mirror (singing voice)
{"id":60407,"title":"The Cellar","year":"1989","character":"Willy Cashen","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-cellar","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60407.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60407.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
The Cellar
The Cellar as Willy Cashen
{"id":725,"title":"Puss in Boots","year":"2011","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/puss-in-boots","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/461itjq3l340.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/461itjq3l340.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
Puss in Boots
Puss in Boots as Director
{"id":386,"title":"Shrek the Third","year":"2007","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/shrek-the-third","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7e021f0qgs80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7e021f0qgs80.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
Shrek the Third
Shrek the Third as Director, Screenplay