Chris Wedge Biography
Chris Wedge is an American filmmaker, animator, and voice actor. He is best known for directing the films Ice Age (2002), Robots (2005), Epic (2013), and Monster Trucks (2016). He also wrote and directed the short film Bunny (1998), for which he won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film. Wedge co-founded the now-defunct animation studio Blue Sky Studios and has voiced the character Scrat in the Ice Age franchise since 2002.
10 Quick Facts About Chris Wedge
- Name: Chris Wedge
- Age: 68 Years Old
- Birthday: March 20
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Height: 1.83m
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Actor
- Marital Status: Married
- Salary: Not Known
- Net worth: $1 million-$5 million
Chris Wedge Age
Chris is 68 years old. He was born on March 20, 1957, in Binghamton, New York, U.S. He celebrates his birthday on March 20 every year and his birth sign is Pisces.
Chris Wedge Height
Chris stands at a height of 1.83m
Chris Wedge Weight
Chris has moderate weight.
Early Life and Education
Chris was born in Binghamton, New York, and later lived in Watertown during his teenage years. Rumors suggested Watertown inspired the town in his film Robots, but he dismissed this in an interview. His interest in animation sparked at age 12 when he saw a TV special about kids making cut-out animation, and he was captivated by its simplicity and magic.
Chris attended Fayetteville-Manlius High School, graduating in 1975, and earned a BFA in Film from SUNY Purchase in 1981. He later pursued an MA in computer graphics and art education at the Ohio State University. Chris shared his passion for animation by teaching at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, where he met his future film directing partner, Carlos Saldanha.
Chris Wedge Family
Chris was born and raised in the United States. Our attempts to gather additional information about his family, parents, and whether he has any siblings were unsuccessful, as such details are currently not publicly available. We are monitoring for updates on this information and will provide them once they become available.
Chris Wedge Wife
Chris is married to his wife Jeanne Markel. They have a daughter and a son, Sarah and Jack
Chris Wedge Net Worth
Chris has an estimated net worth of $1 million-$5 million. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a filmmaker and voice actor. Through his various sources of income, Chris has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Chris Wedge Measurements and Facts
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Chris Wedge Wiki
- Full Names: Chris Wedge
- Popular As: Chris
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Actor and Filmmaker
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: North American
- Religion: Christian
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Chris Wedge Birthday
- Age: 68 Years Old
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Date of Birth: March 20, 1957
- Place of Birth: United States
- Birthday: March 20
Chris Wedge Body Measurements
- Height / How Tall?: 1.83m
- Weight: Moderate
- Eye Color: Black
- Hair Color: Black
- Shoe Size: Not Known
Chris Wedge Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Mr. Wedge
- Mother: Mrs. Wedge
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married
- Dating / Wife: Jeanne Markel
- Children: Sarah and Jack
Chris Wedge’s Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $1 million-$5 million
- Salary: Not Known
- Source of Income: His career as an actor and filmmaker
Career
Chris started in animation in 1982 at MAGi/SynthaVision, contributing to Disney’s Tron and The Brave Little Toaster. He co-founded Blue Sky Studios, a top animation studio, and directed Ice Age in 2002, winning an Academy Award in 1998 for the short film Bunny.
After various successful projects, Blue Sky Studios closed in 2021. Chris now owns WedgeWorks, directing Monster Trucks (2016) and rejoining Annapurna Animation in 2023 to lead the revived Nimona and a new film called FOO about the “first fish to climb out of the water.”
Chris’s Contacts
- Youtube
- Tiktok
- Website