Chris Renaud – Voice Actor Profile & Notable Roles

Chris Renaud, born December 1966, is an acclaimed American filmmaker and voice actor behind Illumination's biggest hits. This versatile voice actor co-created and voiced the iconic Minions in Despicable Me and Despicable Me 2, also bringing Norman to life in The Secret Life of Pets franchise. Beyond voicing, he directed films like The Lorax and earned two Academy Award nominations. Most recently, Renaud voiced Principal Übelschlecht in Despicable Me 4 (2024), and Goomi in Minions & Monsters 2026.