Pierre Coffin

Pierre Coffin is a renowned animator, director, producer, writer, and voice actor best known for his work on the Despicable Me franchise. He co-directed the first four installments of the series and is the co-creator and primary voice of the Minions, the iconic yellow characters that have become a global phenomenon. Coffin's career began after training at Gobelins in Paris, leading him to work on projects such as 'We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story' at Amblimation in London. He later collaborated with French CGI studios like Ex Machina and Mac Guff, where he honed his skills as an animator and director. His breakthrough came in 2010 with the release of 'Despicable Me,' which he co-directed with Chris Renaud for Universal Pictures. Coffin's voice work for the Minions has earned him widespread acclaim, including the Kids Family Award at the Seiyu Awards. His contributions to animation have solidified his reputation as a creative force in the industry.

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