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Tim Burton

Tim Burton

Directing·1958·78 films

Timothy Walter Burton (born August 25, 1958) is an American filmmaker and animator. He is known for pioneering goth subculture in Hollywood, with his films employing a distinctive style that blends gothic horror and dark fantasy aesthetics with whimsical and surreal elements. He has received numerous accolades, including one Emmy Award and nominations for two Academy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and three BAFTA Awards. He was honoured with the Venice International Film Festival's Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement in 2007 and France's Order of Arts and Letters in 2010.…

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As Director

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland (2010)
Edward Scissorhands
Edward Scissorhands (1990)
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016)
Corpse Bride
Corpse Bride (2005)
Batman
Batman (1989)
Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice (1988)
Big Fish
Big Fish (2003)
Dark Shadows
Dark Shadows (2012)
Sleepy Hollow
Sleepy Hollow (1999)
Batman Returns
Batman Returns (1992)
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)
Mars Attacks!
Mars Attacks! (1996)
Dumbo
Dumbo (2019)
Planet of the Apes
Planet of the Apes (2001)
Frankenweenie
Frankenweenie (2012)
Big Eyes
Big Eyes (2014)
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)
Ed Wood
Ed Wood (1994)
Vincent
Vincent (1982)
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985)
Frankenweenie
Frankenweenie (1984)
Hansel and Gretel
Hansel and Gretel (1983)
The World of Stainboy
The World of Stainboy (2000)
Stalk of the Celery Monster
Stalk of the Celery Monster (1979)
Doctor of Doom
Doctor of Doom (1979)
Miniatures in Motion: Bringing Frankenweenie to Life
Miniatures in Motion: Bringing Frankenweenie to Life (2012)
Luau
Luau (1982)
Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp
Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp (1986)
Cinema16: American Short Films
Cinema16: American Short Films (2006)
Prehistoric Caveman
Prehistoric Caveman (1971)
Attack of the 50 Foot Woman
Attack of the 50 Foot Woman

As Actor

Men in Black 3
Men in Black 3 (2012)Alien on TV Monitors (uncredited)
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016)Passenger on an Attraction (uncredited)
The Nightmare Before Christmas
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)Zero (voice) (uncredited)
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)Baby Beetlejuice (voice) (uncredited)
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985)Thug in Alley (uncredited)
The Muppet Movie
The Muppet Movie (1979)Additional Muppet Performer
Singles
Singles (1992)Brian
Hoffa
Hoffa (1992)Corpse (uncredited)
The Death of "Superman Lives": What Happened?
The Death of "Superman Lives": What Happened? (2015)Self
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009)Self (archive footage)
Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes
Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes (2001)Self
Dark Shadows: The Collinses - Every Family Has Its Demons
Dark Shadows: The Collinses - Every Family Has Its Demons (2012)Self
Joker: Put on a Happy Face
Joker: Put on a Happy Face (2020)Self
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan (2012)Self
Sleepy Hollow: Behind the Legend
Sleepy Hollow: Behind the Legend (2000)Self
The Making of Edward Scissorhands
The Making of Edward Scissorhands (1990)Self
The Batmobile
The Batmobile (2012)Self
Alice in Wonderland: Effecting Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland: Effecting Wonderland (2010)Himself
Doctor of Doom
Doctor of Doom (1979)Don Carlo
Batman Returns: The Bat, the Cat, and the Penguin
Batman Returns: The Bat, the Cat, and the Penguin (1992)Self
The Making of Big Eyes
The Making of Big Eyes (2015)Himself
Catwoman: The Feline Femme Fatale
Catwoman: The Feline Femme Fatale (2021)Self
Film Adventurer Karel Zeman
Film Adventurer Karel Zeman (2015)Self
Miniatures in Motion: Bringing Frankenweenie to Life
Miniatures in Motion: Bringing Frankenweenie to Life (2012)Himself
Live From Lincoln Center: Danny Elfman's Music from the Films of Tim Burton
Live From Lincoln Center: Danny Elfman's Music from the Films of Tim Burton (2015)
Don't Say No Until I Finish Talking: The Story of Richard D. Zanuck
Don't Say No Until I Finish Talking: The Story of Richard D. Zanuck (2013)Self
Mario Bava: Maestro of the Macabre
Mario Bava: Maestro of the Macabre (2000)Self
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Special Edition
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Special Edition (1994)Self
Luau
Luau (1982)The Supreme Being / Mortie
Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters
Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters (2024)Self
Ed Wood: Pie Plates Over Hollywood
Ed Wood: Pie Plates Over Hollywood (2004)Self (archive footage)
A Century of Cinema
A Century of Cinema (1994)Self
The Many Faces of Catwoman
The Many Faces of Catwoman (2005)Self
Tim Burton : un monstre de cinéma
Tim Burton : un monstre de cinéma (2025)Self
Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection
Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection (2005)Self
Mario Bava: Operazione paura
Mario Bava: Operazione paura (2004)Self
Freaks, Nerds & Weirdos
Freaks, Nerds & Weirdos (1994)Self
Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects
Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects (1994)Self
Christopher Lee: Gentleman of Horror
Christopher Lee: Gentleman of Horror (2010)Self
Il museo degli orrori di Dario Argento
Il museo degli orrori di Dario Argento (2022)self
The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault
The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault (2020)(archive footage)
Ritratti di cinema
Ritratti di cinema (2025)Self
Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight
Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight (2008)Self
Tim Burton: Life in the Line
Tim Burton: Life in the Line (2024)Self
The Making of Tim Burton's 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'
The Making of Tim Burton's 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' (1993)Self - Producer
AGFA Mystery Mixtape #2: Later in L.A.
AGFA Mystery Mixtape #2: Later in L.A. (2020)(archive footage)
Ed Wood: Let's Shoot This @#!%
Ed Wood: Let's Shoot This @#!% (2004)Self
Backstage at Disney
Backstage at Disney (1983)Himself
A Conversation with Danny Elfman & Tim Burton
A Conversation with Danny Elfman & Tim Burton (2011)
Designing the Burtonesque
Designing the Burtonesque (2024)Himself

As Writer

Edward Scissorhands
Edward Scissorhands (1990)
The Nightmare Before Christmas
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
Frankenweenie
Frankenweenie (2012)
Vincent
Vincent (1982)
Frankenweenie
Frankenweenie (1984)
Hansel and Gretel
Hansel and Gretel (1983)
The World of Stainboy
The World of Stainboy (2000)
Stalk of the Celery Monster
Stalk of the Celery Monster (1979)
Doctor of Doom
Doctor of Doom (1979)
Luau
Luau (1982)
Edward Scissorhands: Matthew Bourne’s Dance Version
Edward Scissorhands: Matthew Bourne’s Dance Version (2024)
Roy, The Toxic Boy
Roy, The Toxic Boy (2008)