Andrew Gunn (film producer)

Andrew Gunn
Born(1967-07-15)July 15, 1967
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
DiedMarch 2, 2026(2026-03-02) (aged 58)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
OccupationFilm producer
Notable workFreaky Friday (2003–2025)
Spouses
Jane Bellamy-Gunn
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(m. 2025)​

Andrew Gunn (July 15, 1967 – March 2, 2026) was a Canadian film producer. His production company, Gunn Films, was started in 2001. He worked with Walt Disney Pictures from 2001 to 2015 to produce films such as Freaky Friday (2003), The Haunted Mansion (2003), Sky High (2005), Bedtime Stories (2008), Race to Witch Mountain (2009), Cruella (2021), and Freakier Friday (2025), among others. He was also a producer on Bad Santa 2 (2016). Andrew Gunn's film's have grossed over $2 billion.

Life and career

Gunn was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on July 15, 1967. He worked with Walt Disney 2001 - 2015 and his films grossed over $2 billion. He was one of the founders of Solstice Studios, based in Los Angeles. Gunn died from complications of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis at his home in Toronto, on March 2, 2026, at the age of 58. Gunn leaves behind his wife Jane Bellamy-Gunn and his 2 children.

Filmography

Gunn was a producer in all films unless otherwise noted.

Film

Year Film Credit
1996EddieCo-producer
2002The Country Bears
2003Freaky Friday
The Haunted Mansion
2005Sky High
2008College Road Trip
Bedtime Stories
2009Race to Witch Mountain
2016Bad Santa 2
2020Unhinged
2021Cruella
2025Freakier Friday
As an actor
Year Film Role
1987The GateBrad
2018CollusionsPolice Officer #1

Television

Year Title Credit Notes
2008MinutemenExecutive producerTelevision film
As an actor
Year Title Role Notes
1983Juliet BravoWalter Cadwell
1985My Father, My RivalKellyTelevision film
1988War of the WorldsCollege Boy #2
As writer
Year Title
2003Freaky

References

  1. 1 2 Evans, Greg (March 4, 2026). "Andrew Gunn Dies: 'Freaky Friday', 'Cruella' Producer Was 56". Deadline. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  2. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 2, 2018). "Mark Gill, Andrew Gunn, Guy Botham & Vincent Bruzzese Launch Solstice Studios; Teams With Ingenious Media On Theatrical Releases". Deadline. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
  3. ↑ Kit, Borys (March 4, 2026). "Andrew Gunn, Producer Behind Disney Hits 'Freaky Friday,' 'Sky High,' Dies at 58". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 4, 2026.