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Chris Butler

Writer, Director, Actor, Additional CreditsBorn January 1, 1974 (52 years)
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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Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Missing Link
  • 30 Nights

Known For

  • ParaNorman
  • Coraline
  • Kubo and the Two Strings
  • Missing Link
  • Tarzan II
  • ParaNorman: The Thrifting
  • 30 Nights

Featured Videos

  • Chris Butler On What He's Most Proud About Working At LAIKA
    Chris Butler On What He's Most Proud About Working At LAIKAMissing LinkBehind the Scenes
  • Chris Butler On His Reasoning For Creating 'Adelina's' Character
    Chris Butler On His Reasoning For Creating 'Adelina's' CharacterMissing LinkBehind the Scenes
  • Paranorman: Chris Butler And Sam Fell On The Story
    Paranorman: Chris Butler And Sam Fell On The StoryParaNormanBehind the Scenes

Chris Butler Filmography

2026
Masters of the Universe · as Screenplay
2026
Wildwood · as Screenplay
2025
2019
2016
Kubo and the Two Strings · as Screenplay
2012
ParaNorman · as Screenplay

2020
2020 Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Winner
2013
The Oscars · as Self - Nominee
2006
Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition (TV Series) · as Self
2005
Made In Hollywood (TV Series) · as Self

2018

2022
The Jungle Book · as Production Design
2009
Coraline · as Storyboard
2005
Tarzan II · as Storyboard
2000
The Tigger Movie · as Character Designer

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