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
Julia
(m. 1997; div. 2024)

Jane Bellamy
(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 to produce films such as Freaky Friday (2003) and Sky High (2005).

Life and career

Gunn was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on July 15, 1967.[1] He was one of the founders of Solstice Studios, based in Los Angeles.[2] Gunn died from complications of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis at his home in Toronto, on March 2, 2026, at the age of 58.[1][3]

Filmography

Gunn was a producer in all films unless otherwise noted.

Film

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

Television

Year Title Credit Notes
2008 Minutemen Executive producer Television film
As an actor
Year Title Role Notes
1983 Juliet Bravo Walter Cadwell
1985 My Father, My Rival Kelly Television film
1988 War of the Worlds College Boy #2
As writer
Year Title
2003 Freaky

References

  1. ^ a b 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.