Kyle Balda (born March 9, 1971) is an American animator and movie director. He is best known for directing the Illumination movies Minions (2015) and Despicable Me 3 (2017), with Pierre Coffin and Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022).
Kyle Balda | |
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 Balda in 2015. | |
| Born | March 9, 1971 Tucson, Arizona, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | California Institute of the Arts |
| Occupation(s) | Animator, movie director |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Employer | Illumination (2010—present) |
| Notable work | Minions, Despicable Me 3, Minions: The Rise of Gru |
Filmography
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | The Mask | Graphics animator |
| 1995 | Jumanji | Animation supervisor |
| 1996 | Mars Attacks! | Character animator |
| 1996 | The Frighteners | |
| 1998 | A Bug's Life | Additional animator |
| 1999 | Toy Story 2 | Directing animator |
| 2001 | Monsters, Inc. | Animator |
| 2010 | Despicable Me | Layout supervisor |
| 2012 | The Lorax | Co-director |
| 2015 | Minions | Director |
| Competition | ||
| 2017 | Despicable Me 3 | |
| 2022 | Minions: The Rise of Gru |
Other websites
- Kyle Balda on IMDb
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