Chris Butler

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Known For

Writing

Known Credits

2

Gender

Male

Birthday

1974-01-01 (51 years old)

Place of Birth

Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK

Chris Butler

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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Acting

Art

2022
The Jungle Book as Production Design
2005
Corpse Bride as Storyboard Artist

Crew

2014
The Boxtrolls as Presenter

Directing

2019
Missing Link as Director
2012
ParaNorman as Director

Visual Effects

2000
The Tigger Movie as Character Designer

Writing

Wildwood as Screenplay
2026
Masters of the Universe as Screenplay
2022
The Heritage as Writer
2019
Missing Link as Writer
2016
Kubo and the Two Strings as Screenplay
2016
Kubo and the Two Strings as Head of Story
2012
ParaNorman as Screenplay
2009
Coraline as Storyboard
2005
Tarzan II as Storyboard
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