Biography
Widely regarded as one of the cinema's most imaginative filmmakers, has enjoyed great success in both the live-action and animation arenas.
Burton directed "Dark Shadows," which brings the cult classic series to the big screen, featuring an all-star cast, led by Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer and Helena Bonham Carter.
In 2010, he directed "Alice in Wonderland," an epic fantasy based on the classic story by Lewis Carroll, and starring Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway, and Mia Wasikowska in the title role. "Alice in Wonderland" also received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Picture – Musical or Comedy, and won two Academy Awards, for Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design.
Burton was previously honored with an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature for the 2005 stop-motion film "Corpse Bride," which he directed and produced. He earlier received BAFTA Award and Critics'Choice Award nominations for Best Director for the acclaimed fantasy drama "Big Fish."
Burton won a National Board of Review Award and garnered Golden Globe and Critics'Choice Award nominations for his directing work on "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," which also won the Golden Globe for Best Film – Musical or Comedy. Depp earned an Oscar nomination for his performance in the title role of Burton's 2007 film adaptation of the Stephen Sondheim musical thriller, also starring Bonham Carter and Alan Rickman. He is also a producer on "Big Eyes," a drama about painter Margaret Keene, starring Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Reynolds.
Burton began his film career in animation, and, in 1982, directed the stop-motion animated short "Vincent," narrated by Vincent Price, which was an award winner on the film festival circuit. He made his feature film directorial debut in 1985 with the hit comedy "Pee-wee's Big Adventure."
In 1988, Burton helmed the inventive comedy hit "Beetlejuice," starring Michael Keaton as the title character. He then reteamed with Keaton on the action blockbusters "Batman," which became the top-grossing film of 1989 and also starred Jack Nicholson as the Joker, and "Batman Returns," also starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Danny DeVito.
In 1990, Burton directed, co-wrote and produced the romantic fantasy "Edward Scissorhands," which was acclaimed by both critics and audiences. The film also marked the start of his successful cinematic partnership with Johnny Depp, who delivered a poignant performance in the title role. Their subsequent collaborations include the Burton-directed films "Ed Wood," also starring Martin Landau in an Oscar-winning portrayal of Bela Lugosi; "Sleepy Hollow," adapted from the classic tale by Washington Irving; and the 2005 worldwide smash "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," which was based on Roald Dahl's beloved book. Burton's additional directing credits include the all-star sci-fi comedy "Mars Attacks!" which he also produced, and the 2001 remake of "Planet of the Apes," which marked his first collaboration with producer Richard Zanuck.
Burton also conceived and produced the stop-motion animated feature "The Nightmare Before Christmas," which remains an enduring holiday favorite. In addition, he has produced such films as "Cabin Boy," "Batman Forever," and the animated features "James and the Giant Peach" and "9."
In 2010, the filmmaker released The Art of Tim Burton, a 430-page book comprising more than 40 years of his personal and project artwork. In November of that year, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) opened an extensive exhibit of his work, which went on to tour in Melbourne, Australia, and Toronto, Canada.
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Director
Movies | |
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2024 |
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice |
2019 |
Dumbo |
2016 |
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children |
2014 |
Big Eyes |
2012 |
Dark Shadows |
Frankenweenie |
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2010 |
Alice in Wonderland |
2007 |
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street |
2005 |
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory |
Corpse Bride |
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2003 |
Big Fish |
2001 |
Planet of the Apes |
1999 |
Sleepy Hollow |
1996 |
Mars Attacks! |
1994 |
Ed Wood |
1992 |
Batman Returns |
1990 |
Edward Scissorhands |
1989 |
Batman |
1988 |
Beetlejuice |
1985 |
Pee-wee's Big Adventure |
1983 |
Hansel and Gretel (TV movie) |
Series | |
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2022 |
Wednesday |
Woe What a Night (S01E04) |
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Friend or Woe (S01E03) |
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Woe Is the Loneliest Number (S01E02) |
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Wednesday's Child Is Full of Woe (S01E01) |
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2000 |
The World of Stainboy |
1986 |
Alfred Hitchcock Presents |
The Jar (S01E20) |
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Faerie Tale Theatre |
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Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp (S05E01) |
Documentaries | |
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2006 |
Cinema16: American Short Films |
Inside the Two Worlds of 'The Corpse Bride' |
Music videos | |
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2012 |
The Killers - Here with Me |
2006 |
The Killers - Bones |
Short | |
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1984 |
Frankenweenie |
1982 |
Luau |
Vincent |
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1979 |
Doctor of Doom |
King and Octopus Animation |
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Stalk of the Celery Monster |
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1974 |
1997 |
1972 |
Tim's Dreams |
1971 |
Houdini: The Untold Story |
Prehistoric Caveman |
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The Island of Doctor Agor |
Producer
Movies | |
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2024 |
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice |
2016 |
Alice in Wonderland: Through the Looking Glass |
2014 |
Big Eyes |
2012 |
Abraham Lincoln : Chasseur de vampires |
2009 |
9 |
2005 |
Corpse Bride |
2000 |
Lost in Oz (TV movie) |
1996 |
James and the Giant Peach |
Mars Attacks! |
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1995 |
Batman Forever |
1994 |
Cabin Boy |
Ed Wood |
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1993 |
The Nightmare Before Christmas |
1992 |
Batman Returns |
1990 |
Edward Scissorhands |
Series | |
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2000 |
The World of Stainboy |
1993 |
Family Dog |
Short | |
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2013 |
Captain Sparky vs. The Flying Saucers |
1982 |
Luau |
1979 |
Stalk of the Celery Monster |
Author
Movies | |
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1993 |
The Nightmare Before Christmas - short story |
Short | |
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2008 |
The Nightmare Before Christmas - Tim Burton's Original Poem - short story |
Screenwriter
Movies | |
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2012 |
Frankenweenie - original screenplay |
1999 |
The Nearly Complete and Utter History of Everything (TV movie) |
Short | |
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1982 |
Luau |
Vincent |
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1979 |
Doctor of Doom |
Stalk of the Celery Monster |
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1971 |
The Island of Doctor Agor |
Actor
Movies | |
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2012 |
Men in Black III |
1992 |
Célibataires |
1979 |
The Muppet Movie |
Series | |
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1985 |
Alfred Hitchcock Presents |
Short | |
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1982 |
Luau |
1971 |
The Island of Doctor Agor |
Performer
Shows | |
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2023 |
80th Golden Globe Awards |
Beau geste |
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2018 |
Hollywood Insider |
2016 |
The Grand Tour |
2013 |
The 85th Annual Academy Awards |
2012 |
CBS This Morning: Saturday |
Comic Con 2012 Live |
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Evening Urgant |
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The Orange British Academy Film Awards 2012 |
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2011 |
The 83rd Annual Academy Awards |
2010 |
Janela Indiscreta |
2007 |
Up Close with Carrie Keagan |
Xposé |
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2006 |
The 78th Annual Academy Awards |
2005 |
Made in Hollywood |
2004 |
At the Movies |
2003 |
4Pop |
2002 |
Eigo de shabera-night |
Fashion Police |
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1998 |
Na plovárně |
1997 |
Corazón de... |
1996 |
El magacine |
1995 |
Lo + plus |
The 52nd Annual Golden Globe Awards |
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1994 |
Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects |
1993 |
GMTV |
1991 |
Charlie Rose |
1989 |
Troldspejlet |
Creator
Series | ||
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1991 |
Beetlejuice |
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Not So Peaceful Pines (S04E65) |
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Journey to the Centre of the Neitherworld (S04E64) |
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Catmandu Got Your Tongue (S04E63) |
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more episodes (70) | ||
1990 |
Beetlejuice |
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Uncle B.J.'s Roadhouse / Scarecrow / The Son Dad Never Had (S02E08) |
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The Really Odd Couple / A-Ha! (S02E07) |
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Dr. Beetle & Mr. Juice / Running Scared (S02E06) |
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more episodes (5) | ||
1989 |
Beetlejuice |
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Cousin B.J. / Beetlejuice's Parents (S01E13) |
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Quit While You're a Head (S01E12) |
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Prince of the Neitherworld (S01E11) |
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more episodes (10) |
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