Chris Miller
Known for
An American animation director, writer and voice artist born in Washington, D.C., Chris Miller has spent his career at DreamWorks Animation. He voiced characters and worked on 'Shrek' (2001) and 'Madagascar' (2005), and went on to direct 'Shrek the Third' (2007) and 'Puss in Boots' (2011). Best known as a filmmaker rather than an on-camera actor, his screen credits are chiefly voice roles within the animated features he helped shape. A key creative hand behind DreamWorks' comedic house style.
Chris Miller
25 Movies
An American animation director, writer and voice artist born in Washington, D.C., Chris Miller has spent his career at DreamWorks Animation. He voiced characters and worked on 'Shrek' (2001) and 'Madagascar' (2005), and went on to direct 'Shrek the Third' (2007) and 'Puss in Boots' (2011). Best known as a filmmaker rather than an on-camera actor, his screen credits are chiefly voice roles within the animated features he helped shape. A key creative hand behind DreamWorks' comedic house style.
Movies
Plays Geppetto / Magic Mirror (voice)
Shrek
2001
Plays Humphries / Magic Mirror (voice)
Shrek 2
2004
Plays Kowalski (voice)
Penguins of Madagascar
2014
Plays Kowalski (voice)
Madagascar
2005
Director
Plays Puppet Master / Announcer / Mascot / Singing Villain (voice)
Shrek the Third
2007
Plays Kowalski (voice)
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
2012
Plays Royal Messenger / Magic Mirror / Geppetto (voice)
Shrek Forever After
2010
Director
Plays Little Boy Blue / Friar Miller / Prison Guard / Manuel / Rafael (voice)
Puss in Boots
2011
Plays Kowalski (voice)
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
2008
Plays Advisor Cole / Army Commander Jones (voice)
Monsters vs Aliens
2009
Director
Plays Grouchy Smurf / Camouflage Smurf (voice)
Smurfs
2025
Plays Magic Mirror (voice)
Shrek 5
2027
Plays Tour Bus Driver (voice)
Turbo
2013
Plays Tower Guard (voice)
Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas
2003
Plays Nobel Audience Member (voice)
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
2017
Plays Food Prisoner (voice)
Puss in Boots: The Three Diablos
2012
Plays Captain Ross (voice)
The Boss Baby
2017
Plays Kowalski (voice)
Madly Madagascar
2013
Plays Kowalski (voice)
Merry Madagascar
2009
Plays Kowalski (voice)
The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper
2005
Plays Willy Cashen
The Cellar
1989
Plays Magic Mirror (singing voice)
Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Dance Party
2001
Plays Kowalski (voice)
The Penguins of Madagascar - Operation: Penguin Takeover
2014
TV Shows
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Shrek 5
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Shrek 5
Magic Mirror (voice)
2027
Film
Smurfs
Grouchy Smurf / Camouflage Smurf (voice) · Director
2025
Film
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
Nobel Audience Member (voice)
2017
Film
The Boss Baby
Captain Ross (voice)
2017
Film
Penguins of Madagascar
Kowalski (voice)
2014
Film
The Penguins of Madagascar - Operation: Penguin Takeover
Kowalski (voice)
2014
Film
Turbo
Tour Bus Driver (voice)
2013
Film
Madly Madagascar
Kowalski (voice)
2013
Film
Nimrod and Stinky's Antarctic Adventure
Zookeeper
2012
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Chris Miller and where are they from?
Chris Miller is 58 years old, born on January 20, 1968 in Washington, D.C., USA.
What are the most famous roles of Chris Miller?
Chris Miller is best known for roles in Shrek, Shrek 2, Madagascar.
How many movies has Chris Miller been in?
Over a 38-year career (since 1988), Chris Miller has appeared in 25 movies and 0 TV shows.
What was Chris Miller's first movie?
The career of Chris Miller began with The Thing What Lurked in the Tub (1988).
What is Chris Miller's most recent movie or series?
Chris Miller's most recent release is Smurfs, which premiered on June 30, 2025.
Does Chris Miller have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Chris Miller's upcoming work includes: Shrek 5 (2027).
Chris Miller
1968-01-20 · Washington, D.C., USA
Christopher Matthew Miller (born January 20, 1968) is an American animator, director, and voice actor employed by Paramount Animation and formerly DreamWorks Animation. He is best known for directing Shrek the Third and Puss in Boots (for which he received his first Academy Award nomination) and for voicing The Magic Mirror from the Shrek film series and Kowalski the Penguin in the Madagascar film series.
Miller was born on January 20, 1968, in Washington, D.C. He studied animation at the California Institute of Arts.
In an interview with Robert K. Elder for The Film That Changed My Life, Miller attributes his success in film to Sleeper. "I would be penniless and drunk on the corner, begging for cash, if I had not seen the film Sleeper. I guarantee you."
In 2011, Miller directed Puss in Boots, a spin-off and sequel to the Shrek franchise. His wife, Laura Gorenstein Miller, worked as a dance choreographer.Chris Miller (animator), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.