Ken Daurio

Biography

Career Overview

Ken Daurio has 40 screen credits in a career dating back to 2001. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Despicable Me with 5 titles. Signature works include Despicable Me, Despicable Me 4, Despicable Me 2. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For: Writing
Gender: male
Known Credits: 40

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

Despicable Me (5 titles)
Minions Collection (2 titles)
The Secret Life of Pets (1 titles)
The Santa Clause (1 titles)
Migration Films (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

Steve Carell (5 collaborations)
Pierre Coffin (5 collaborations)
Chris Renaud (5 collaborations)
Laraine Newman (5 collaborations)
Miranda Cosgrove (4 collaborations)
Dana Gaier (4 collaborations)
Kristen Wiig (4 collaborations)
Steve Coogan (4 collaborations)
John Cygan (4 collaborations)
Jess Harnell (4 collaborations)

Credits

writing (24 credits)
- Minions & More 1
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2026
- Zita the Spacegirl
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2026
- Despicable Me 4
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2024
- Minions & More 2
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2022
- Minions & More Volume 1
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2022
- Schmigadoon!
  
  - How We Change (2021) ... writer writing
  
  - Suddenly (2021) ... writer writing
  
  - Lovers' Spat (2021) ... writer writing
  
  - Schmigadoon! (2021) ... writer writing
  
  2021
- Despicable Me 3
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2017
- Weenie
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2016
- The Secret Life of Pets
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2016
- Competition
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2015
- Minions
  
  characters
  
  writing
  
  2015
- Despicable Me 2
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2013
- Wagon Ho!
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2012
- Forces of Nature
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2012
- Serenade
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2012
- The Lorax
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  2012
- Hop
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  2011
- Despicable Me
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  2010
- Horton Hears a Who!
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  2008
- Where Is Fred?
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  2006
- Blink-182: Greatest Hits
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2005
- The Santa Clause 2
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  2002
- 42K
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2001
- Bubble Boy
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2001
actors (6 credits)
- Minions & Monsters
  Additional Voices (voice)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2026
- Despicable Me 4
  Additional Voices (voice)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2024
- Despicable Me 3
  Celebrity (voice)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2017
- Despicable Me
  Egyptian Guard (voice)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2010
- 42K
  Ninja Caddy
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2001
- Bubble Boy
  Todd
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2001
crew (1 credits)
- Migration
  
  additional writing
  
  crew
  
  2023
directing (4 credits)
- Minions & More Volume 1
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2022
- Weenie
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2016
- Blink-182: Greatest Hits
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2005
- 42K
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2001
creators (1 credits)
- Schmigadoon!
  
  creator
  
  creators
  
  2021
production (4 credits)
- Schmigadoon!
  
  - How We Change (2021) ... consulting producer production
  
  - Tribulation (2021) ... consulting producer production
  
  - Suddenly (2021) ... consulting producer production
  
  - Cross That Bridge (2021) ... consulting producer production
  
  - Lovers' Spat (2021) ... consulting producer production
  
  2021
- Serenade
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2012
- Forces of Nature
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2012
- The Lorax
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2012