Director

Tim Burton

August 25, 1958 · Burbank, California, USA

Timothy Walter Burton (born August 25, 1958) is an American filmmaker and animator. He is known for pioneering goth subculture in Hollywood, with his films employing a distinctive style that blends gothic horror and dark fantasy aesthetics with whimsical and surreal elements. He has received numerous accolades, including one Emmy Award and nominations for two Academy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and three BAFTA Awards. He was honoured with the Venice International Film Festival's Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement in 2007 and France's Order of Arts and Letters in 2010. Burton made his directorial debut with the comedy film Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985).

Notable work

7
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
Director
6.6
Alice in Wonderland (2010)
Director
7.7
Edward Scissorhands (1990)
Director
6.5
Men in Black 3 (2012)
as Alien on TV Monitors (uncredited)
8.3
Wednesday (2022)
as Parrot and Director
6.8
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016)
as Passenger on an Attraction (uncredited) and Director
7.8
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
as Zero (voice) (uncredited)
7.6
Corpse Bride (2005)
Director
7.2
Batman (1989)
Director
7.4
Beetlejuice (1988)
Director
7.8
Big Fish (2003)
Director
6.1
Dark Shadows (2012)
Director

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