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My Take
Pierre Coffin makes me smile, because he's the rare creator who is also the secret voice behind a global phenomenon. A French animator and director, he co-directed the first Despicable Me films and personally voiced nearly all of the Minions, that gibberish that somehow charmed audiences worldwide and earned him a Kids Family Award. I love that the man steering the whole project also became its unmistakable sound. He even drew a Best Animated Feature nomination for Despicable Me 2. To me he's proof that craft and playfulness aren't opposites. There's real skill in building characters this universally beloved out of nonsense syllables and warmth.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Pierre Coffin
- Name (Japanese)
- ピエール・コフィン
- Reading
- ぴえーる・こふぃん
- Born
- November 1, 1967 (age 58)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Goat
- Origin
- Limoges, Haute-Vienne, France
- Occupation
- voice actor / film director / animator / screenwriter / actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2016 Seiyu Awards Kids/Family Award
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Despicable Me | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Pierre Coffin born?
Born November 1, 1967 (age 58).
Where is Pierre Coffin from?
Pierre Coffin is from Limoges, Haute-Vienne, France.
What does Pierre Coffin do?
Pierre Coffin works as voice actor, film director, animator, screenwriter, actor.
What is Pierre Coffin known for?
Notable works include Despicable Me.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.