Christopher Matthew Miller (born January 20, 1968) is an American voice actor, animator, director, screenwriter, and storyboard artist employed by DreamWorks Animation. He is most known for directing '' Shrek the Third'' and '' Puss in Boots'' (for which he received his first Academy Award nomination) and for voicing Kowalski the penguin in the ''

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Early life

Miller was born on January 20, 1968, in Washington, D.C. He studied animation at the California Institute of Arts.

Career

In an interview with Robert K. Elder for '' The Film That Changed My Life'', Miller attributes his success in film to ''Sleeper''. "I would be penniless and drunk on the corner, begging for cash, if I had not seen the film ''Sleeper''. I guarantee you." In 2011, Miller directed '' Puss in Boots'', a spin-off and sequel to the ''Shrek'' franchise. His wife, Laura Gorenstein Miller, worked as a dance choreographer.

Filmography

Television

References

External links

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Chris Miller interview

Filmmakers of Shrek interview
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