Andrew Gunn
Biography
Andrew Gunn was a Canadian-born film producer, writer, and occasional actor whose career was closely associated with major Hollywood and Disney productions. Born on July 15, 1967, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Gunn became known for producing successful family, comedy, fantasy, and adventure films. He died in Toronto on March 2, 2026, at the age of 58.
Early Life and Education
Gunn developed an interest in filmmaking and entertainment at an early age. He later moved to the United States to pursue his education and graduated from the USC School of Cinema-Television in 1993. He subsequently completed studies at the Annenberg School of Communications at USC in 1995.
Before establishing himself as a producer, Gunn gained experience in the entertainment industry and worked with John Hughes' Great Oaks Entertainment during the late 1990s. This experience helped prepare him for a career in film production.
Establishing Gunn Films
In 2001, Gunn launched his own production company, Gunn Films. He subsequently developed a long working relationship with Walt Disney Pictures and became involved in producing a number of major studio projects.
His work with Disney included family-oriented comedies, fantasy adventures, and other commercial productions. His ability to work across different genres became an important part of his career.
Breakthrough with Freaky Friday
One of Gunn's most notable early achievements was producing Freaky Friday (2003), starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan. The body-swap comedy became a prominent Disney release and helped establish Gunn as a successful studio producer.
The same year, he was also involved as a producer on The Haunted Mansion, another Disney production that combined comedy, fantasy, and supernatural elements.
Sky High and Other Disney Films
Gunn continued his relationship with Disney with Sky High (2005), a superhero comedy about teenagers attending a school for young superheroes. The film featured Kurt Russell, Kelly Preston, Michael Angarano, and Mary Elizabeth Winstead.
He later produced films including College Road Trip (2008) and Bedtime Stories (2008), expanding his credits in family entertainment.
Race to Witch Mountain
Another important project in Gunn's career was Race to Witch Mountain (2009). Directed by Andy Fickman and starring Dwayne Johnson, AnnaSophia Robb, and Alexander Ludwig, the science-fiction adventure was a modern reimagining of the Witch Mountain franchise.
Gunn served as the film's producer, with Gunn Films and Walt Disney Pictures among its production companies.
The film follows a Las Vegas taxi driver who becomes involved with two extraterrestrial teenagers and attempts to help them reach their spacecraft while government agents and an alien assassin pursue them.
