Chris Butler | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 February 1974 Liverpool, England |
| Alma mater | University for the Creative Arts |
| Occupation(s) | Animator, writer, director |
| Years active | 2000–present |
Chris Butler (born 12th February 1974)[1] is an English animator, writer and director, known for his works at Laika, such as ParaNorman and Missing Link, which were both nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.[2]
He studied animation at the University for the Creative Arts in south England[3] and is an alumnus of Hugh Baird College in Merseyside.[1]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | ParaNorman | Yes | Yes | Co-directed by Sam Fell |
| 2016 | Kubo and the Two Strings | No | Yes | Also head of story |
| 2019 | Missing Link | Yes | Yes | |
| 2025 | Wildwood[4] | No | Yes |
Character designer
- The Tigger Movie (2000) (Also sequence co-director)
- Missing Link (2019)
Storyboard artist
- Mr. Bean: The Animated Series (2002-2004) (10 episodes)
- Tarzan 2 (2005)
- Corpse Bride (2005)
- The Tale of Despereaux (2008) (Uncredited)
- Coraline (2009) (Storyboard supervisor)
References
- 1 2 "Liverpool-born writer and director Chris Butler talks about his new film ParaNorman - Liverpool Echo". 10 September 2012. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- ↑ "Oscars winners and nominees 2013: Complete list - LA Times". Los Angeles Times. 25 February 2013. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- ↑ "UCA Graduate Nominated for Oscar - UK Broadcast News | 15/01/2013".
- ↑ "Laika Finds Its Next Movie in Travis Knight-Helmed Adaptation of Colin Meloy Novel 'Wildwood'". 15 September 2021.
External links
- Chris Butler at IMDb
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