Chris 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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Known For
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30 Nights
2018
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The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass
2018
Acting
2018
The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass
as Self
2018
30 Nights
as Dave
Directing
2019
Missing Link
Director
2012
ParaNorman
Director
Writing
2026
Wildwood
Screenplay
2025
ParaNorman: The Thrifting
Writer
2022
The Heritage
Writer
2019
Missing Link
Writer
2016
Kubo and the Two Strings
Screenplay
2016
Kubo and the Two Strings
Head of Story
2012
ParaNorman
Screenplay
2009
Coraline
Storyboard
2005
Tarzan II
Storyboard
Art
2022
The Jungle Book
Production Design
2005
Corpse Bride
Storyboard Artist
Visual Effects
2000
The Tigger Movie
Character Designer
Crew
2014
The Boxtrolls
Presenter