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Michael Dougherty

Writer, Actor, Director, Producer, Editor, Additional CreditsBorn 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 X2 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

  • X2: X-Men United
  • Superman Returns
  • X-Men: Apocalypse
  • Godzilla: King of the Monsters
  • Trick 'r Treat
  • Krampus
  • Godzilla vs. Kong
  • Urban Legends: Bloody Mary
  • Godzilla: King of the Monsters- Millie Bobby Brown: Force of Nature
  • The Ghoul Log: Trick 'r Treat Sam O'Lantern
  • 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

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    Filmography

    2020
    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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