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Chris Butler

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1974-01-01
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK
Also known as: Christopher John Butler

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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Behind the Camera (16)

Coraline
7.9
Coraline

Storyboard Artist

Corpse Bride
7.6
Corpse Bride

Storyboard Artist

Kubo and the Two Strings
7.6
Kubo and the Two Strings

Head of Story

The Boxtrolls
6.7
The Boxtrolls

Presenter

ParaNorman
7.0
ParaNorman

Director

ParaNorman
7.0
ParaNorman

Writer

Tarzan II
6.1
Tarzan II

Storyboard Artist

The Tigger Movie
6.6
The Tigger Movie

Character Designer

Missing Link
6.9
Missing Link

Director

Missing Link
6.9
Missing Link

Writer

Wildwood

Screenplay

The Jungle Book

Production Design

The Heritage
7.2
The Heritage

Writer

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