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Michael Dougherty

Writer, Actor, Director, Producer, Editor, Additional Credits
Born October 28, 1974 (50 years)
Michael Patrick Dougherty (born October 28, 1974) is an American writer, director, animator, and producer known for his work in a variety of genre films, both big and small.

Beginning his career as an animator and illustrator, Dougherty’s animated work was featured on MTV, Nickelodeon, and a line of "twisted" greeting cards published by NobleWorks. He then co-wrote the blockbuster films X-Men 2 and Superman Returns before making his directorial debut with the horror comedy, Trick ‘r Treat (2009). Dougherty then directed and co-wrote the holiday horror comedy Krampus (2015). Dougherty co-wrote and directed the blockbuster Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019), and co-wrote the story for its sequel, Godzilla vs. Kong (2021). Collectively, Dougherty's work has grossed over two billion dollars at the box office.

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Known For
  • Superman Returns
  • X2: X-Men United
  • Godzilla: King of the Monsters
  • Godzilla vs. Kong
  • X-Men: Apocalypse
  • Trick 'r Treat
  • Krampus
  • Urban Legends: Bloody Mary
  • Godzilla: King of the Monsters- Millie Bobby Brown: Force of Nature
  • Godzilla: King of the Monsters- The Isla De Mara Volcano
  • Godzilla: King of The Monsters- The Antarctic Base
  • Godzilla: King of the Monsters- The Undersea Lair
  • Godzilla: King of the Monsters- The Yunnan Temple
  • Godzilla: King of the Monsters- Castle Bravo

Filmography

2024
2019
2015
2007
Trick 'r Treat · as Screenplay
2006
Superman Returns · as Screenplay
2005
2003
X2: X-Men United · as Screenplay
1996

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