Chris Wedge

Born:20. mars 1957

Place of Birth:Binghamton, New York, USA

Known For:Production

Biography

Chris Wedge, born John Christopher Wedge on March 20, 1957, is a visionary American filmmaker whose creative genius has left an indelible mark on the world of animated movies. With a career spanning decades, Wedge is best recognized for his directorial work on the beloved animated films "Ice Age" and "Robots."

Wedge's passion for storytelling through animation began at a young age, and he honed his skills at the prestigious State University of New York at Purchase, where he studied film. His dedication and talent soon caught the attention of industry insiders, propelling him into the world of animation.

In the early 1990s, Wedge co-founded Blue Sky Studios, a renowned animation studio known for its innovative techniques and groundbreaking visuals. Under Wedge's leadership, Blue Sky Studios soared to new heights, captivating audiences worldwide with their unique storytelling and cutting-edge animation.

"Ice Age," one of Wedge's most iconic works, became a global sensation upon its release in 2002. The film's endearing characters, heartwarming storyline, and stunning animation solidified Wedge's reputation as a master storyteller with a keen eye for detail.

Following the success of "Ice Age," Wedge continued to push the boundaries of animation with "Robots," a whimsical tale set in a world populated by sentient robots. The film's imaginative world-building and vibrant visuals showcased Wedge's unparalleled creativity and storytelling prowess.

In addition to his directorial work, Wedge has lent his voice to various animated characters, adding depth and personality to the films he has been a part of. His versatile talents have made him a valuable asset in the world of animation, earning him the respect and admiration of his peers.

Beyond his work in animation, Wedge's influence extends to the next generation of filmmakers, as he continues to inspire aspiring artists to pursue their creative dreams. His dedication to his craft and his commitment to storytelling have made him a true luminary in the world of animation.

As a trailblazer in the field of animation, Chris Wedge's impact on the industry is immeasurable. His innovative approach to storytelling, coupled with his unparalleled creativity, has solidified his legacy as one of the most influential filmmakers of his generation. With a career marked by critical acclaim and commercial success, Wedge continues to captivate audiences with his timeless tales and unforgettable characters.

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Skuespill

Ice Age

Dodo / Scrat (voice)

2002

With the impending ice age almost upon them, a mismatched trio of prehistoric critters – Manny the woolly mammoth, Diego the saber-toothed tiger and Sid the giant sloth – find an orphaned infant and decide to return it to its human parents. Along the way, the unlikely allies become friends but, when enemies attack, their quest takes on far nobler aims.

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

Scrat (voice)

2009

Times are changing for Manny the moody mammoth, Sid the motor mouthed sloth and Diego the crafty saber-toothed tiger. Life heats up for our heroes when they meet some new and none-too-friendly neighbors – the mighty dinosaurs.

Ice Age: Continental Drift

Scrat (voice)

2012

Manny, Diego, and Sid embark upon another adventure after their continent is set adrift. Using an iceberg as a ship, they encounter sea creatures and battle pirates as they explore a new world.

Ice Age: The Meltdown

Scrat (voice)

2006

Diego, Manny and Sid return in this sequel to the hit animated movie Ice Age. This time around, the deep freeze is over, and the ice-covered earth is starting to melt, which will destroy the trio's cherished valley. The impending disaster prompts them to reunite and warn all the other beasts about the desperate situation.

Robots

Wonderbot / Phone Booth (voice)

2005

Rodney Copperbottom is a young robot inventor who dreams of making the world a better place, until the evil Ratchet takes over Bigweld Industries. Now, Rodney's dreams – and those of his friends – are in danger of becoming obsolete.

Ice Age: Collision Course

Scrat (voice)

2016

Set after the events of Continental Drift, Scrat's epic pursuit of his elusive acorn catapults him outside of Earth, where he accidentally sets off a series of cosmic events that transform and threaten the planet. To save themselves from peril, Manny, Sid, Diego, and the rest of the herd leave their home and embark on a quest full of thrills and spills, highs and lows, laughter and adventure while traveling to exotic new lands and locations.

Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade

Scrat (voice)

2016

A harried prehistoric bird mother entrusts her precious, soon-to-hatch egg to Sid. When she recommends him to her neighbours, business booms at his new egg-sitting service. However, dastardly pirate bunny, Squint, who is seeking revenge on the herd, steals, camouflages and hides all the eggs. Once again, with Squint’s twin brother assisting, Manny, Diego and the rest of the gang come to the rescue and take off on a daring mission that turns into the world’s first Easter egg hunt.

Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas

Scrat (voice)

2011

When Sid accidentally destroys Manny's heirloom Christmas rock and ends up on Santa's naughty list, he leads a hilarious quest to the North Pole to make things right and ends up making things much worse. Now it's up to Manny and his prehistoric posse to band together and save Christmas for the entire world!

Produksjon

Ice Age

Director

2002

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

Executive Producer

2009

Rio

Executive Producer

2011

Captured by smugglers when he was just a hatchling, a macaw named Blu never learned to fly and lives a happily domesticated life in Minnesota with his human friend, Linda. Blu is thought to be the last of his kind, but when word comes that Jewel, a lone female, lives in Rio de Janeiro, Blu and Linda go to meet her. Animal smugglers kidnap Blu and Jewel, but the pair soon escape and begin a perilous adventure back to freedom -- and Linda.

Ice Age: Continental Drift

Executive Producer

2012

Manny, Diego, and Sid embark upon another adventure after their continent is set adrift. Using an iceberg as a ship, they encounter sea creatures and battle pirates as they explore a new world.

Ice Age: The Meltdown

Executive Producer

2006

Robots

Director

2005

Ferdinand

Executive Producer

2017

Ferdinand, a little bull, prefers sitting quietly under a cork tree just smelling the flowers versus jumping around, snorting, and butting heads with other bulls. As Ferdinand grows big and strong, his temperament remains mellow, but one day five men come to choose the "biggest, fastest, roughest bull" for the bullfights in Madrid and Ferdinand is mistakenly chosen. Based on the classic 1936 children's book by Munro Leaf.

Ice Age: Collision Course

Executive Producer

2016

Tron

Visual Effects

1982

When brilliant video game maker Flynn hacks the mainframe of his ex-employer, he is beamed inside an astonishing digital world...And becomes part of the very game he is designing. In his mission through cyberspace, Flynn matches wits with a maniacal Master Control Program and teams up with Tron, a security measure created to bring balance to the digital environment.

Epic

Story

2013

A teenager finds herself transported to a deep forest setting where a battle between the forces of good and the forces of evil is taking place. She bands together with a rag-tag group characters in order to save their world—and ours.

Nimona

Thanks

2023

A knight framed for a tragic crime teams with a scrappy, shape-shifting teen to prove his innocence.

Spies in Disguise

Executive Producer

2019

Super spy Lance Sterling and scientist Walter Beckett are almost exact opposites. Lance is smooth, suave and debonair. Walter is… not. But what Walter lacks in social skills he makes up for in smarts and invention, creating the awesome gadgets Lance uses on his epic missions. But when events take an unexpected turn, Walter and Lance suddenly have to rely on each other in a whole new way.

Rio 2

Executive Producer

2014

It's a jungle out there for Blu, Jewel and their three kids after they're hurtled from Rio de Janeiro to the wilds of the Amazon. As Blu tries to fit in, he goes beak-to-beak with the vengeful Nigel, and meets the most fearsome adversary of all: his father-in-law.

Horton Hears a Who!

Executive Producer

2008

The classic and beloved story from Dr. Seuss is now a CG animated film from 20th Century Fox Animation, the makers of the Ice Age films. An imaginative elephant named Horton (Jim Carrey) hears a faint cry for help coming from a tiny speck of dust floating through the air. Horton suspects there may be life on that speck and despite a surrounding community, which thinks he has lost his mind, he is determined to save the tiny particle! Jim Carrey and Steve Carell lead an all-star cast in bringing this wonderful family picture to life!

Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade

Executive Producer

2016

Monster Trucks

Director

2016

Tripp is a high school senior with a knack for building trucks who makes an incredible discovery - a gas-guzzling creature named Creech. To protect his mischievous new friend, Tripp hides Creech under the hood of his latest creation, turning it into a real-life super-powered Monster Truck. Together, this unlikely duo with a shared taste for speed team up on a wild and unforgettable journey to reunite Creech with his family.

Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas

Executive Producer

2011

Joe's Apartment

Animation Director

1996

A nice guy has just moved to New York and discovers that he must share his run-down apartment with a couple thousand singing, dancing cockroaches.