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Tim Burton

American filmmaker (born 1958)

This article is about the film director. For the American musician, see Tim Burton (musician).

Timothy Walter Burton[a] (born August 25, 1958) is an American film director, producer, screenwriter, and animator. Known for popularizing Goth culture in the American film industry, Burton is famous for his gothic horror and dark fantasy films. He has received numerous accolades including an Emmy Award as well as nominations for two Academy Awards, a Golden Globe Award and three BAFTA Awards. He was honored with the Venice International Film Festival's Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement in 2007 and was given the Order of Arts and Letters by Culture Minister of France in 2010.

Burton made his directorial film debut with the comedy Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) and gained prominence for Beetlejuice (1988) and Edward Scissorhands (1990). Burton also directed the superhero films Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992); the animated films Corpse Bride (2005) and Frankenweenie (2012); the science fiction films Mars

The Birth of Tim Burton

  • Tim Burton was born in 1958, in Burbank, California.
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    Tim Burtons Career

  • In his second year, Tim joined the Disney Animation Program.
  • Burton joins the Disney animation ranks at Walt Disney Productions’ animation studio
  • Tim graduated form the California Institute of Arts.
  • Tim works as a concept artist for the movie "The Fox and the Hound".
  • Paul Ruebens wanted Tim Burton to produce the full length feature, "Peewee's Big Adventure". The movie was released in 1985.
  • Burton released the dark comedy Beetlejuice starring Michael Keaton and Alec Baldwin, which grossed over $80M dollars on a relatively low budget.
  • Burton co-wrote and directed "Edward Scissorhands" which starred Johnny Depp, sparking a relationship between the two that would be beneficial to both their careers.
  • Tim Burton gets married to Lisa Geiseke.
  • Tim Burton writes and produces a feature length stop-motion film, whgich has become a cult lassic over time.
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    Tim Burton

    (1958-)

    Who Is Tim Burton?

    Tim Burton is a director, producer and screenwriter. After majoring in animation at the California Institute of Arts, he got his start in the business by working as a Disney animator. He quickly struck out on his own and became known for creating visually striking films that blend themes of fantasy and horror, including Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, Batman and The Nightmare Before Christmas.

    Early Life and Career

    Tim Burton was born Timothy Walter Burton on August 25, 1958, in Burbank, California. As a child, Burton was engrossed with the classic horror films of Roger Corman—many of which featured quintessential screen villain Vincent Price.

    Burton also developed a penchant for drawing and enrolled at the California Institute of Arts, where he majored in animation. In 1980, upon his graduation, he began working as an apprentice animator for Walt Disney Studios. Within a year, Burton grew tired with his work at Disney and decided to strike out on his own. In 1982, he released the award-winning short Vincent, which paid h

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