Kyle Balda
Biography
Kyle Balda is an American animator and film director. He was born on March 9, 1971, in Tucson, Arizona, USA. Balda is known for co-directing several films, including The Lorax, Minions, Despicable Me 3, and Minions: The Rise of Gru. Prior to his work in film, he was an animator for Industrial Light & Magic and later worked at Pixar, contributing to three of their films. Balda has directed a total of 28 known credits. His work is primarily associated with the film industry, with a focus on animation and directing.
Career overview
Kyle Balda is an American animator and film director. He has co-directed several films, including The Lorax, Minions, Despicable Me 3, and Minions: The Rise of Gru. Balda's work in the film industry began with a stint at Industrial Light & Magic, followed by a period at Pixar, where he contributed to the production of three films.
As a director, Balda has collaborated with other notable filmmakers, including Chris Renaud, Pierre Coffin, and Brad Ableson. His work in the animation industry has been marked by a focus on visual storytelling and character development. Balda's films have been released by Illumination, a production company known for its animated features.
Balda's directing credits include a range of animated films, showcasing his versatility and skill in the field. His collaborations with other directors and animators have resulted in a distinctive style and approach to storytelling. Through his work, Balda has established himself as a prominent figure in the animation industry, with a reputation for creating engaging and entertaining films.
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- The Sheep Detectives (2026) Director
- Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022) Director
- Minions & More 2 (2022) Director
- Minions & More Volume 1 (2022) Director
- Illumination Presents: 10 Minion Mini-Movies (2019) Director
- Despicable Me 3 (2017) as Additional Voice (voice)
- Despicable Me 3 (2017) Director
- Weenie (2016) Director
- Minions (2015) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Minions (2015) Director
- Competition (2015) Director
- The Lorax (2012) Co-Director
- Wagon Ho! (2012) Director
- Serenade (2012) Director
- Forces of Nature (2012) Director
- Banana (2010) Director
- Home Makeover (2010) Director
- Orientation Day (2010) Director
- Lilly the Witch: The Dragon and the Magic Book (2009) Animation
- Bananarama - Video Collection 1982-2009 (2009) Director
- Dragon Hunters (2008) Animation Director
- Monsters, Inc. (2001) Animation
- Toy Story 2 (1999) Animation Director
- A Bug's Life (1998) Animation
- The Making of 'The Frighteners' (1998) as Self
- Mars Attacks! (1996) Animation
- Jumanji (1995) Animation Supervisor
- The Mask (1994) Animation
- Sleepy Guy (1994) Animation
- My Life On Mars as (voice)