Chris Columbus

Chris Columbus has written, directed, and produced some of the most successful box-office hits in Hollywood history. He first made his name by writing several original scripts produced by Steven Spielberg, including the back-to-back hits Gremlins and The Goonies . As a director, Columbus has been at the helm of such iconic projects as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone , Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets , Home Alone , Stepmom , and Mrs. Doubtfire . As a producer, Columbus was also...See more

Chris Columbus has written, directed, and produced some of the most successful box-office hits in Hollywood history. He first made his name by writing several original scripts produced by Steven Spielberg, including the back-to-back hits Gremlins and The Goonies . As a director, Columbus has been at the helm of such iconic projects as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone , Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets , Home Alone , Stepmom , and Mrs. Doubtfire . As a producer, Columbus was also behind the hit films Night at the Museum and The Help . See less