Andrew Gunn, died at his home in Toronto after a two-year battle with ALS at age 58.
Gunn built a notable career as one of Disney’s most trusted producers.
It delivered a series of family comedies and reboots that defined the studio’s live-action era in the early 2000s.
Of strange friday and high sky to The haunted mansion and Cruella, Gunn’s productions combined heart, humor and spectacle.
He left behind a filmography that continues to resonate with audiences around the world.
Let’s take a look at the highlights of Andrew Gunn’s filmography:
Eddie (1996)
Andrew Gunn’s journey to Hollywood began with eddy in 1996, where he earned one of his first credits as a co-producer on the Whoopi Goldberg comedy.
This marked his official entry into film production and set the stage for his future career in family entertainment.
The Country Bears (2002)
In 2002, Gunn produced The bears of the fielda quirky Disney musical comedy inspired by the beloved theme park attraction.
Although unconventional, the film became a cult favorite among Disney fans for its unconventional charm.
Freaky Friday (2003)
Gunn’s breakthrough came with strange friday in 2003, the successful remake starring Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis.
The body-swap comedy was a box office hit and cemented Gunn’s reputation as a producer of family-friendly blockbusters.
The Haunted Mansion (2003)
That same year, Gunn produced The haunted mansiona Disney adaptation directed by Eddie Murphy.
The film combined comedy with creepy imagery, bringing one of Disneyland’s most iconic attractions to life on the big screen.
High Sky (2005)
In 2005, Gunn delivered high skya high school superhero adventure that quickly became a fan favorite.
His originality and charm earned him a cult following.
College Road Trip (2008)
Gunn continued his Disney streak with college road trip in 2008, a family comedy starring Martin Lawrence and Raven-Symoné.
The film leaned into classic Disney mayhem, following a father-daughter road trip filled with mishaps.
Bedtime Stories (2008)
Also in 2008, Gunn produced bedtime storiesan Adam Sandler comedy where bedtime stories magically come to life.
The film mixed fantasy with family humor, attracting audiences of all ages.
Race to Witch Mountain (2009)
In 2009, Gunn reinvented a Disney classic with Race to Witch Mountaina science fiction adventure starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
The reboot introduced the story to a new generation while also honoring its roots.
Bad Santa Claus 2 (2016)
Moving away from Disney, Gunn produced Bad Santa Claus 2 in 2016.
The dark comedy sequel showcased his versatility and proved he could succeed outside of the familiar mold.
Unhinged (2020)
In 2020, Gunn took a sharp turn into gritty adult storytelling with Unhingeda psychological thriller starring Russell Crowe.
The film highlighted Gunn’s ability to tackle darker, more intense narratives.
Cruella (2021)
Gunn returned to Disney with cruella In 2021, a stylish origin story of the infamous villain.
Emma Stone’s performance brought new energy to the franchise and Gunn’s production gave the film its edgy, edgy style.
Stranger Friday (2025)
More recently, Gunn revisited one of his biggest hits with Stranger Friday in 2025.
The sequel to the beloved 2003 hit demonstrated its enduring ability to breathe new life into fan-favorite stories with a modern twist.
