Chris Butler (filmmaker)
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Born12 February 1974
Liverpool, England
AlmamaterUniversity for the Creative Arts
OccupationsAnimator, writer, director
Yearsactive2000–present
Chris Butler | |
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| Born | 12 February 1974 Liverpool, England |
| Alma mater | University for the Creative Arts |
| Occupations | Animator, writer, director |
| Years active | 2000–present |
Chris Butler (born 12 February 1974)[1] 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.[2]
He studied animation at the University for the Creative Arts in south England[3] and is an alumnus of Hugh Baird College in Merseyside.[1]
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.[4]
