Cinco Paul

Career Overview

Cinco Paul has 36 screen credits in a career dating back to 1997. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Despicable Me with 5 titles. Signature works include Despicable Me 2, Despicable Me, The Lorax. 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: 36
Birth Date: 1964-05-05
Birth Place: Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

Frequent Collaborators

Steve Carell (4 collaborations)
Russell Brand (4 collaborations)
Pierre Coffin (4 collaborations)
Steve Coogan (3 collaborations)
Chris Renaud (3 collaborations)
John Cygan (3 collaborations)
Debi Derryberry (3 collaborations)
Jess Harnell (3 collaborations)
Danny Mann (3 collaborations)
Mona Marshall (3 collaborations)

Credits

writing (23 credits)
- Minions & More 1
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2026
- Ladies First
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  2026
- Minions & More Volume 2
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2022
- Minions & More Volume 1
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2022
- Minions: The Rise of Gru
  characters
  
  writing
  
  2022
- A.D. 16
  story
  
  writing
  
  2022
- Schmigadoon!
  
  - Welcome to Schmicago (2023) ... writer writing
  
  - 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
- Serenade
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2012
- Wagon Ho!
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2012
- Forces of Nature
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2012
- The Lorax
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  2012
- Hop
  story
  
  writing
  
  2011
- Despicable Me
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  2010
- Horton Hears a Who!
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  2008
- Where Is Fred?
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  2006
- The Santa Clause 2
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  2002
- Bubble Boy
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2001
directing (2 credits)
- Minions & More Volume 1
  director
  
  directing
  
  2022
- Weenie
  director
  
  directing
  
  2016
sound (3 credits)
- A.D. 16
  music
  
  sound
  
  2022
- Schmigadoon!
  
  - How We Change (2021) ... songs sound
  
  - Tribulation (2021) ... songs sound
  
  - Suddenly (2021) ... songs sound
  
  - Cross That Bridge (2021) ... songs sound
  
  - Lovers' Spat (2021) ... songs sound
  
  2021
- The Lorax
  songs
  
  sound
  
  2012
production (4 credits)
- Schmigadoon!
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  - Over and Done (2023) ... executive producer production
  
  - Famous as Hell (2023) ... executive producer production
  
  - Something Real (2023) ... executive producer production
  
  - Bells and Whistles (2023) ... executive producer production
  
  - Doorway to Where (2023) ... executive producer production
  
  2021
- Serenade
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2012
- Forces of Nature
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2012
- The Lorax
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2012
creators (1 credits)
- Schmigadoon!
  creator
  
  creators
  
  2021
actors (2 credits)
- Bubble Boy
  Todd
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2001
- Dude, Where's My Car?
  Camp Counselor
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2000
crew (1 credits)
- Cats Don't Dance
  additional writing
  
  crew
  
  1997