[PAR] [TLE] Minions (film) [SEP] Minions is a 2015 American computer-animated comedy film, serving as a spin-off/prequel to the "Despicable Me" franchise.  Produced by Illumination Entertainment for Universal Pictures, it was directed by Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda, written by Brian Lynch, and produced by Chris Meledandri and Janet Healy.  The film stars the voices of Coffin (as the Minions, including: Kevin, Stuart and Bob), Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm, Michael Keaton, Allison Janney, Steve Coogan and Jennifer Saunders with the narration provided by Geoffrey Rush.  It was first foreshadowed in the end credits of "Despicable Me 2" (2013), where Kevin, Stuart and Bob, three of the Minions, are seen auditioning for the film. [PAR] [TLE] Sandra Bullock [SEP] Sandra Annette Bullock ( ; born July 26, 1964) is an American actress, producer, and philanthropist.  She made her acting debut with a minor role in the 1987 thriller "Hangmen", and made her television debut in the film "Bionic Showdown: The Six Million Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman" (1989), and played the lead role in the short-lived NBC sitcom "Working Girl."  Her breakthrough role was in the film "Demolition Man" (1993).  She subsequently starred in several successful films including "Speed" (1994), "While You Were Sleeping" (1995), "The Net" (1995), "A Time to Kill" (1996), "Hope Floats" (1998), and "Practical Magic" (1998).
[PAR] [TLE] Minions ( film ) [ SEP ] Minions is a 2015 American computer - animated comedy film , serving as a spin - off / prequel to the " Despicable Me " franchise . Produced by Illumination Entertainment for Universal Pictures , it was directed by Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda , written by Brian Lynch , and produced by Chris Meledandri and Janet Healy . The film stars the voices of Coffin ( as the Minions , including : Kevin , Stuart and Bob ) , Sandra Bullock , Jon Hamm , Michael Keaton , Allison Janney , Steve Coogan and Jennifer Saunders with the narration provided by Geoffrey Rush . It was first foreshadowed in the end credits of " Despicable Me 2 " ( 2013 ) , where Kevin , Stuart and Bob , three of the Minions , are seen auditioning for the film . [PAR] [TLE] Sandra Bullock [ SEP ] Sandra Annette Bullock ( ; born July 26 , 1964 ) is an American actress , producer , and philanthropist . She made her acting debut with a minor role in the 1987 thriller " Hangmen " , and made her television debut in the film " Bionic Showdown : The Six Million Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman " ( 1989 ) , and played the lead role in the short - lived NBC sitcom " Working Girl . " Her breakthrough role was in the film " Demolition Man " ( 1993 ) . She subsequently starred in several successful films including " Speed " ( 1994 ) , " While You Were Sleeping " ( 1995 ) , " The Net " ( 1995 ) , " A Time to Kill " ( 1996 ) , " Hope Floats " ( 1998 ) , and " Practical Magic " ( 1998 ) .
What country of origin does Minions and Sandra Bullock have in common?
What country of origin does Minions and Sandra Bullock have in common ?
American
American