No, Gru did not create the Minions. They are a species that existed long before he was born. The Minions have a long history of serving various masters throughout time, and they eventually come to serve Gru in the "Despicable Me" franchise. Their quirky personalities and loyalty to Gru make them beloved characters in the series.
Minions
In the "Despicable Me" franchise, Gru has a varying number of Minions throughout the films. Initially, he is shown to have around 10 to 20 Minions in the first movie, but this number increases in subsequent films, especially in "Despicable Me 2" and "Minions." By the time of "Minions" and "Despicable Me 3," Gru's Minion army is depicted as numbering in the hundreds. However, the exact count is not specified in the films.
Apparently, he provided the voice for one of Gru's minions ("Jerry")... I did not catch this at any point while watching the film :(
The yellow minions and Dr. Nefario are Gru's helpers.
Minions
In the "Despicable Me" franchise, Gru has a varying number of Minions throughout the films. Initially, he is shown to have around 10 to 20 Minions in the first movie, but this number increases in subsequent films, especially in "Despicable Me 2" and "Minions." By the time of "Minions" and "Despicable Me 3," Gru's Minion army is depicted as numbering in the hundreds. However, the exact count is not specified in the films.
Apparently, he provided the voice for one of Gru's minions ("Jerry")... I did not catch this at any point while watching the film :(
The yellow minions and Dr. Nefario are Gru's helpers.
In 'Despicable Me' the sidekicks to the main protagonist (Gru) are called "Minions". While the minions do not speak english, they do possess names and personalities, and are generally given tasks that Gru needs accomplished, but they are not always successful in their ventures.
Overalls in a blue hue, with the infamous Gru 'G' on the pocket.
Overalls in a blue hue, with the infamous Gru 'G' on the pocket.
His name is gru and hes has little to no hair upon his skull
In Despicable Me (2010), Steve Carell does the voice for the lead character, Gru.
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Gru: We stole the Statue of Liberty! (the minions cheer) Gru: ...the small one, from Las Vegas! (the cheers stop) Gru: I won't even mention the Eiffel Tower... also Vegas. ~ Gru: Hello, Fred. Your dog has been leaving little bombs in my yard, and I do not appreciate it. Fred McDade, neighbor: Oh you know dogs... they go where they want to go. Gru: Except when they're dead. (laughs) Gru: Just kidding! Oh, it's true, though
Vector from Despicable Me is voiced by Jason Segel