J. Chris Wall

Known for ActingBorn 1974-09-26Houston, Texas, USA

J. Chris Wall is an influential creator of kids-and-family, redemptive content. He is Executive Producer and Showrunner of The Wingfeather Saga Animated Series. Before creating Shining Isle Productions in 2016 to develop and produce family content with an entertainment first strategy, Chris spent over a decade collaborating with industry leaders at Dreamworks Animation and Big Idea producing the direct-to-video VeggieTales CG animated movies. That included the wildly successful "Wonderful Wizard of Ha's," "Saint Nicholas," "Noah's Ark" and 13 other productions. He is also creator of the acclaimed "Slugs & Bugs Show" with Brentwood Studios and RightNow Media. Chris is passionate about creating stories that will serve families with stories of truth and beauty. He lives in Franklin, TN with his wife Heather and their six children. These titles have been enjoyed by millions of families, generating millions in revenue.

Chris began working in kids and family material with Max Lucado's "You Are Special" direct-to-video series in 1999, where he served as editor and voice of the beleaguered character Punchinello. He went on to join Big Idea in 2004, bringing VeggieTales movies to life.

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Chris is passionate about creating content that will serve families with stories of truth and beauty. He lives in Franklin, TN, with his wife and six children and when he's not producing, you will often see him in a scout uniform, working with countless youth in multiple volunteer roles with Scouts BSA.