Chris Wedge
Animator and director of Ice Age
An animator, producer, screenwriter, and voice actor, contributions to the animation industry include creating and directing the Ice Age film series. Established Blue Sky Studios, which produced multiple animated features and television projects. Worked on other notable films such as Robots and Epic, showcasing a unique animation style and storytelling approach. Also lent voice to characters in various productions and has been influential in the advancement of computer animation techniques.
Directed Ice Age, which became a major franchise
Co-founded Blue Sky Studios
Directed Robots and Epic
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