Chris Butler

Born: 1974-01-01

Birthplace: Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK

Biography

Chris Butler (born 12 February 1974) 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.

He studied animation at the University for the Creative Arts in South England and is an alumnus of Hugh Baird College in Merseyside.

On 1 May 2024, it was confirmed that Butler would write the screenplay for the upcoming live-action Masters of the Universe film, which is due for release on 5 June 2026.

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Known For

Masters of the Universe
Coraline
Corpse Bride
The Boxtrolls
Kubo and the Two Strings
Tarzan II
ParaNorman
The Tigger Movie
Missing Link
Wildwood

Top Movie Credits

Coraline Storyboard Artist
Corpse Bride Storyboard Artist
The Boxtrolls Presenter
Tarzan II Storyboard Artist
The Tigger Movie Character Designer
Wildwood Screenplay