Chris Butler (filmmaker)

Chris Butler (born 1974)[1] is an English storyboard artist, 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]

Chris Butler
Born1974 (age 45–46)
Liverpool, England
Alma materUniversity for the Creative Arts
OccupationStoryboard artist, writer, director, designer
Years active2000–present

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

Films
YearTitleDirectorWriterStoryboard
artist		DesignerNotes
2000The Tigger MovieYesSequence co-director
Character designer
2005Tarzan 2Yes
Corpse BrideYes
2008The Tale of DespereauxYesYes
2009CoralineYesStoryboard Supervisor
2012ParaNormanYesYesDirectorial debut
Co-directed by Sam Fell
2016Kubo and the Two StringsYesCo-written with Marc Haimes
Head of Story
2019Missing LinkYesYesYesCharacter designer

Television
YearTitleStoryboard artistNotes
2002-2004Mr. Bean: The Animated SeriesYes
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References
  1. "Liverpool-born writer and director Chris Butler talks about his new film ParaNorman - Liverpool Echo". Retrieved 27 November 2016.
  2. "Oscars winners and nominees 2013: Complete list - LA Times". Retrieved 27 November 2016.
  3. http://www.4rfv.co.uk/industrynews/156770/uca_graduate_nominated_for_oscar
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