
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…
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Filmography
Acting (2)
Crew (16)
Movies (16)
Masters of the Universe
2026 UpcomingScreenplay
Jun 3
Wildwood
2026 UpcomingScreenplay
Oct 23
ParaNorman: The Thrifting
2025Writer
The Jungle Book
2022Production Design
The Heritage
2022Writer
Missing Link
2019Director
Missing Link
2019Writer
Kubo and the Two Strings
2016Head of Story
Kubo and the Two Strings
2016Screenplay
The Boxtrolls
2014Presenter
ParaNorman
2012Director
ParaNorman
2012Screenplay
Coraline
2009Storyboard
Corpse Bride
2005Storyboard Artist
Tarzan II
2005Storyboard
The Tigger Movie
2000Character Designer
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