Director

Chris Columbus

1958

Who they are

Born: 10 September 1958, Spangler, Pennsylvania, USA
Known for: Adventures in Babysitting, Home Alone, Mrs. Doubtfire

Chris Columbus is an American director and screenwriter who wrote Gremlins and The Goonies before moving into directing. He is best known for Home Alone, Mrs. Doubtfire and the first two Harry Potter films, which helped define family-friendly blockbusters from the 1990s into the 2000s.

Where to start

Adventures in Babysitting (1987)Log in to add it to the library
His directorial debut, a teen comedy-adventure that launched his career behind the camera.
Home Alone (1990)Log in to add it to the library
Huge box-office hit and holiday classic that made him a major Hollywood family-film director.
Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)In the library
Robin Williams comedy that became another major commercial success and a fan favourite.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)Full guide
Launched the Harry Potter film series and set its look and tone.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)Log in to add it to the library
Sequel that continued the series' success and completed his run as its director.

Their films in the library

Awards

No major awards are documented here.

The full list · 34

1980I Think I'm Going to Like it HereLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
1987Adventures in BabysittingLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
1988Heartbreak HotelLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
1990Home AloneLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
1991Only the LonelyLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
1992Home Alone 2: Lost in New YorkLog in to add it to the libraryDirector · Actor as Man in Toy Store (uncredited)
1993Mrs. DoubtfireLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
1995Nine MonthsLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
1998StepmomLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
1999Bicentennial ManLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
2001Harry Potter and the Philosopher's StoneLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
2002Harry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
2002Capturing the Stone: A Conversation with the FilmmakersLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2003Building a SceneLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2004The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie EditingLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2004The Magic Touch of Harry PotterLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2005RentLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
20053-D RocksLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
2006No Day But Today: The Story of 'Rent'Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2007Fog City MavericksLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2009I Love You, Beth CooperLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
2010Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning ThiefLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
2012Daniel Radcliffe: Being Harry PotterLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2012ApplebaumLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
2014Cute. Clever. Mischievous. Intelligent. Dangerous: Making GremlinsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2014From Gizmo to Gremlins: Creating the CreaturesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2015PixelsLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
2020The Christmas Chronicles: Part TwoLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
2022Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to HogwartsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2024Music by John WilliamsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self - Filmmaker
2024Child StarLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self - Director
2025The Thursday Murder ClubLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
2025John Candy: I Like MeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self - Director, Home Alone
2028Gremlins 3Log in to add it to the libraryDirector

Filmography data from TMDB. The profile text is a draft written for Cinespective.