Pierre-Louis Padang Coffin, a multifaceted French creative talent, is renowned for his impressive work as an animator, voice actor, director, producer, and writer. His notable achievements include co-directing four films in the Despicable Me franchise, earning him widespread recognition.
Born in 1967 in France, Coffin's early life was marked by frequent moves across Asia, with his family residing in Cambodia and Japan before settling in a Parisian suburb in the 1970s. His parents, Yves Coffin, a French diplomat, and Nh. Dini, an Indonesian novelist, instilled in him a strong foundation for a creative career.
Despite his father's initial reluctance to allow television viewing, Coffin developed his artistic skills through drawing, reading, and listening to music. He was inspired by his talented friends, who encouraged him to improve his abilities, even though he initially didn't consider a career in the arts.
Coffin's journey to success was marked by his passion for creativity, which eventually led him to become the voice of the beloved Minions, a character that has garnered him numerous accolades, including the Kids Family Award at the 10th Seiyu Awards.
