About
Christopher Columbus is an American filmmaker known for directing commercially successful and family-friendly movies. He studied film at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts and started his career writing screenplays for teen comedies like "Gremlins" and "The Goonies." Columbus made his directorial debut with "Adventures in Babysitting." He gained widespread recognition for directing "Home Alone" and its sequel.
Career Timeline
"Gremlins" Screenwriter
Writes the screenplay for "Gremlins", gaining early recognition.
"Adventures in Babysitting"
Directs his first film.
"Home Alone" Success
"Home Alone" becomes a cultural phenomenon.
"Mrs. Doubtfire"
Directs another box office hit, solidifying his success.
"Harry Potter" Directing
Directs the first "Harry Potter" film.
Harry Potter 2
Directs the second "Harry Potter" film.
"Percy Jackson" Directing
Directs "Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief".
Netflix's "The Christmas Chronicles"
Chris produces Netflix's "The Christmas Chronicles 2".
Successful Filmmaker
Continues directing and producing films.
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Last updated: February 24, 2026