Despicable Me (franchise) rival, to shrink and steal the Earth's moon. "Despicable Me" received positive reviews, and grossed over $543 million worldwide, against a budget of $69 million, launching a new franchise. A sequel, "Despicable Me 2", released on July 3, 2013, was once again directed by Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud, and written by Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio. Steve Carell, Russell Brand, Miranda Cosgrove, Dana Gaier, and Elsie Fisher reprise their roles as Felonious Gru, Dr. Nefario, Margo, Edith and Agnes respectively. Kristen Wiig, who voiced Miss Hattie in the first film, voices Lucy Wilde, an agent of the Anti-Villain League
Steve Vinovich Steve Vinovich Steve Vinovich (born January 22, 1945) is an American actor. Vinovich was born in Peoria, Illinois, the son of Jennie J. (née Kuhel), a secretary, and Stephen J. Vinovich, an insurance salesman. Vinovich has a speared in several feature films such as B.J Wert in 1987's "Mannequin", and Dr. Novos in the 1994 comedy "The Santa Clause". He also voiced Puffin in the 1994 animated film "The Swan Princess" and one of the only two actors of the original cast to reprise his role for the two direct-to-video sequels (the other being Michelle Nicastro as Odette). He appeared