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Andrew Adamson(I)

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  • Director
  • Writer
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Andrew Adamson
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Andrew Adamson was born on 1 December 1966 in Auckland, New Zealand. He is a producer and director, known for Shrek 2 (2004), Shrek (2001) and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005). He has been married to Gyulnara Karaeva since 16 January 2016. He was previously married to Nikki Donald.
BornDecember 1, 1966
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BornDecember 1, 1966
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  • Nominated for 1 Oscar
    • 7 wins & 22 nominations total

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Andrew Adamson in Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away (2012)
Andrew Adamson and Igor Zaripov in Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away (2012)
James Cameron and Andrew Adamson in Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away (2012)
Andrew Adamson in The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)
Andrew Adamson, Mark Johnson, Anna Popplewell, Skandar Keynes, and Georgie Henley in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
Andrew Adamson and Roger Ford in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
Andrew Adamson, Tilda Swinton, and Skandar Keynes in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
Andrew Adamson, William Moseley, Anna Popplewell, Skandar Keynes, and Georgie Henley in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
Donald McAlpine, Andrew Adamson, Mark Johnson, and Tilda Swinton in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
Donald McAlpine and Andrew Adamson in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
Andrew Adamson and Alina Phelan
Andrew Adamson and Alina Phelan

Known for:

John Cleese, Antonio Banderas, Cameron Diaz, Mike Myers, Julie Andrews, Rupert Everett, Eddie Murphy, Jennifer Saunders, and Conrad Vernon in Shrek 2 (2004)
Shrek 2
7.3
  • Director
  • 2004
Cameron Diaz, Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and John Lithgow in Shrek (2001)
Shrek
7.9
  • Director
  • 2001
Liam Neeson, Dawn French, William Moseley, Anna Popplewell, Tilda Swinton, Ray Winstone, Skandar Keynes, and Georgie Henley in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
6.9
  • Producer
  • 2005
William Moseley, Anna Popplewell, Skandar Keynes, Ben Barnes, and Georgie Henley in The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
6.5
  • Producer
  • 2008

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Producer

  • Curious George
    • executive producer
    • In Development
  • Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Wagner Moura, Ray Winstone, Olivia Colman, Harvey Guillén, Samson Kayo, and Florence Pugh in Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)
    Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
    • executive producer
    • 2022
  • Twenty One Points (2018)
    Twenty One Points
    • executive producer
    • Short
    • 2018
  • Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away (2012)
    Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away
    • producer
    • 2012
  • Hugh Laurie, Eka Darville, and Xzannjah Matsi in Mr. Pip (2012)
    Mr. Pip
    • producer
    • 2012
  • Antonio Banderas in Puss in Boots (2011)
    Puss in Boots
    • executive producer
    • 2011
  • Liam Neeson, Tilda Swinton, Skandar Keynes, Ben Barnes, Georgie Henley, and Will Poulter in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010)
    The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
    • producer
    • 2010
  • Mike Myers, Kathy Griffin, Mary Kay Place, Walt Dohrn, Jon Hamm, Jane Lynch, Craig Robinson, Meredith Vieira, Kristen Schaal, and Lake Bell in Shrek Forever After (2010)
    Shrek Forever After
    • executive producer
    • 2010
  • Inside Narnia: The Adventure Returns (2008)
    Inside Narnia: The Adventure Returns
    • producer
    • Video
    • 2008
  • William Moseley, Anna Popplewell, Skandar Keynes, Ben Barnes, and Georgie Henley in The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)
    The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
    • producer
    • 2008
  • Ballast (2008)
    Ballast
    • executive producer
    • 2008
  • Antonio Banderas, Cameron Diaz, Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Conrad Vernon in Shrek the Third (2007)
    Shrek the Third
    • executive producer
    • 2007
  • The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: Creating Creatures (2006)
    The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: Creating Creatures
    • producer
    • Video
    • 2006
  • Liam Neeson, Dawn French, William Moseley, Anna Popplewell, Tilda Swinton, Ray Winstone, Skandar Keynes, and Georgie Henley in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
    The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
    • executive producer
    • 2005

Director

  • Curious George
    • Director
    • In Development
  • Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away (2012)
    Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away
    • Director
    • 2012
  • Hugh Laurie, Eka Darville, and Xzannjah Matsi in Mr. Pip (2012)
    Mr. Pip
    • Director
    • 2012
  • William Moseley, Anna Popplewell, Skandar Keynes, Ben Barnes, and Georgie Henley in The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)
    The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
    • Director
    • 2008
  • The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: Creating Creatures (2006)
    The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: Creating Creatures
    • Director
    • Video
    • 2006
  • Liam Neeson, Dawn French, William Moseley, Anna Popplewell, Tilda Swinton, Ray Winstone, Skandar Keynes, and Georgie Henley in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
    The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
    • Director
    • 2005
  • 100 Greatest Cartoons (2005)
    100 Greatest Cartoons
    • Director (original material)
    • TV Special
    • 2005
  • John Cleese, Antonio Banderas, Cameron Diaz, Mike Myers, Julie Andrews, Rupert Everett, Eddie Murphy, Jennifer Saunders, and Conrad Vernon in Shrek 2 (2004)
    Shrek 2
    • Director
    • 2004
  • Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Dance Party (2001)
    Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Dance Party
    • Director
    • Video
    • 2001
  • Cameron Diaz, Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and John Lithgow in Shrek (2001)
    Shrek
    • Director
    • 2001

Writer

  • Curious George
    • screenplay
    • In Development
  • Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away (2012)
    Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away
    • written by
    • 2012
  • Hugh Laurie, Eka Darville, and Xzannjah Matsi in Mr. Pip (2012)
    Mr. Pip
    • screenplay
    • 2012
  • Antonio Banderas in Puss in Boots (2011)
    Puss in Boots
    • based on the character created by (uncredited)
    • 2011
  • Shrek's Yule Log (2010)
    Shrek's Yule Log
    • based on the characters created by (uncredited)
    • Short
    • 2010
  • Mark Moseley, André Sogliuzzo, Aron Warner, Conrad Vernon, and Cody Cameron in Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular (2010)
    Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular
    • based on the characters created by (uncredited)
    • Short
    • 2010
  • Mike Myers, Kathy Griffin, Mary Kay Place, Walt Dohrn, Jon Hamm, Jane Lynch, Craig Robinson, Meredith Vieira, Kristen Schaal, and Lake Bell in Shrek Forever After (2010)
    Shrek Forever After
    • based on the characters created by (uncredited)
    • 2010
  • William Moseley, Anna Popplewell, Skandar Keynes, Ben Barnes, and Georgie Henley in The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)
    The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
    • screenplay
    • 2008
  • Antonio Banderas, Cameron Diaz, Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Conrad Vernon in Shrek the Halls (2007)
    Shrek the Halls
    • based on the characters created by (uncredited)
    • TV Short
    • 2007
  • Antonio Banderas, Cameron Diaz, Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Conrad Vernon in Shrek the Third (2007)
    Shrek the Third
    • story by
    • 2007
  • Liam Neeson, Dawn French, William Moseley, Anna Popplewell, Tilda Swinton, Ray Winstone, Skandar Keynes, and Georgie Henley in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
    The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
    • screenplay
    • 2005
  • Antonio Banderas, Cameron Diaz, Mike Myers, and Eddie Murphy in Far Far Away Idol (2004)
    Far Far Away Idol
    • based on the characters created by (uncredited)
    • Video
    • 2004
  • John Cleese, Antonio Banderas, Cameron Diaz, Mike Myers, Julie Andrews, Rupert Everett, Eddie Murphy, Jennifer Saunders, and Conrad Vernon in Shrek 2 (2004)
    Shrek 2
    • screenplay by
    • story by
    • 2004
  • Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Dance Party (2001)
    Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Dance Party
    • writer
    • Video
    • 2001
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Videos6

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Mr. Pip
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Mr. Pip
Prop Culture (Dutch Trailer 1 Subtitled)
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Prop Culture (Dutch Trailer 1 Subtitled)
Prop Culture (German Trailer 1)
Trailer 1:39
Prop Culture (German Trailer 1)
Prop Culture (French Trailer 1)
Trailer 1:39
Prop Culture (French Trailer 1)
Prop Culture
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Prop Culture

Personal details

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  • Height
    • 6′ (1.83 m)
  • Born
    • December 1, 1966
    • Auckland, New Zealand
  • Spouses
      Gyulnara KaraevaJanuary 16, 2016 - present
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    • 1 Interview
    • 1 Article

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    He has directed one film that has been selected for the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant: Shrek (2001).
  • Trademarks
      Lyrical style of Camerawork during emotional scenes

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