Christopher DeFaria

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Chris deFaria
DeFaria in 2018
Born	(1959-05-20) May 20, 1959 (age 64) San Francisco, California, US
Alma mater	University of California, Los Angeles
Occupation	Film producer
Years active	1969–1973 (voice actor) 1989–present (producer)
Children	3

Christopher DeFaria (born May 20, 1959) is an American film producer.^[1] He served as president of animation and innovative technology at Warner Bros. Pictures for four years. In January 2017, he joined DreamWorks Animation in the newly-created position of president of the DreamWorks Feature Animation Group.^[2] As president, DeFaria oversaw all aspects of DWA's feature animation business, including slate strategy, development, production; innovation and technology; and business affairs^[2] prior to his departure in early 2019.^[3]

He is a graduate of UCLA, a member of the AMPAS and WGA and a founding member of FilmAid International. He serves on the board of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.

Early life[edit]

DeFaria was born on May 20, 1959, at San Francisco, California, United States. DeFaria began his Hollywood career in 1969 as a voice actor playing the part of Peppermint Patty in Peanuts TV specials from the same year until 1973. He also has a sister, Gabrielle "Gai" DeFaria Ritter, who was previously Peppermint Patty's voice before he took over.^[4]

Career[edit]

DeFaria produced the film Tom & Jerry, and he also produced the film Coyote vs. Acme (alongside James Gunn).^[5]

Prior to establishing Keylight, Chris served as President of DreamWorks Animation where he led the studio’s creative development and technological advancement. Before that he was president of Digital Production and Innovative Technology at Warner Bros. where he founded Warner Animation Group, the studio’s animation division, developed VFX strategies for films like Harry Potter and The Matrix and oversaw initiatives in AI and VR.^{[citation needed]} 

Filmography[edit]

Executive producer

Special thanks

References[edit]

External links[edit]

• Christopher DeFaria at IMDb