About Chris
Chris Columbus, a Tisch School of the Arts alumnus, is a filmmaker and producer whose work helped define family entertainment for multiple generations. He wrote Gremlins and The Goonies, then directed Home Alone, Mrs. Doubtfire and the first two Harry Potter films. Columbus has also produced film and streaming projects through 1492 Pictures and related companies. His profile should emphasize audience connection, story clarity and a career built on films that remain widely watched.
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