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Tim Burton(I)

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Tim Burton
Jenna Ortega joins Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O'Hara in Tim Burton's long-awaited sequel to the horror comedy about the Ghost with the Most, 'Beetlejuice' (1988).
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Timothy Walter Burton was born in Burbank, California, to Jean Rae (Erickson), who owned a cat-themed gift shop, and William Reed Burton, who worked for the Burbank Park and Recreation Department. He spent most of his childhood as a recluse, drawing cartoons, and watching old movies (he was especially fond of films with Vincent Price). When he was in the ninth grade, his artistic talent was recognized by a local garbage company, when he won a prize for an anti-litter poster he designed. The company placed this poster on all of their garbage trucks for a year. After graduating from high school, he attended California Institute of the Arts. Like so many others who graduated from that school, Burton's first job was as an animator for Disney.

His early film career was fueled by almost unbelievable good luck, but it's his talent and originality that have kept him at the top of the Hollywood tree. He worked on such films as Rox et Rouky (1981) and Taram et le Chaudron magique (1985), but had some creative differences with his colleagues. Nevertheless, Disney recognized his talent, and gave him the green light to make Vincent (1982), an animated short about a boy who wanted to be just like Vincent Price. Narrated by Price himself, the short was a critical success and won several awards. Burton made a few other short films, including his first live-action film, Frankenweenie (1984). A half-hour long twist on the tale of Frankenstein, it was deemed inappropriate for children and wasn't released. But actor Paul Reubens (aka Pee-Wee Herman) saw Frankenweenie (1984), and believed that Burton would be the right man to direct him in his first full-length feature film, Pee-wee Big Adventure (1985). The film was a surprise success, and Burton instantly became popular. However, many of the scripts that were offered to him after this were essentially just spin-offs of the film, and Burton wanted to do something new.

For three years, he made no more films, until he was presented with the script for Beetlejuice (1988). The script was wild and wasn't really about anything, but was filled with such artistic and quirky opportunities, Burton couldn't say no. Beetlejuice (1988) was another big hit, and Burton's name in Hollywood was solidified. It was also his first film with actor Michael Keaton. Warner Bros. then entrusted him with Batman (1989), a film based on the immensely popular comic book series of the same name. Starring Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson, the film was the most financially successful film of the year and Burton's biggest box-office hit to date. Due to the fantastic success of his first three films, he was given the green light to make his next film, any kind of film he wanted. That film was Edward aux mains d'argent (1990), one of his most emotional, esteemed and artistic films to date. Edward aux mains d'argent (1990) was also Burton's first film with actor Johnny Depp. Burton's next film was Batman : Le Défi (1992), and was darker and quirkier than the first one, and, while by no means a financial flop, many people felt somewhat disappointed by it. While working on Batman : Le Défi (1992), he also produced the popular L'Étrange Noël de monsieur Jack (1993), directed by former fellow Disney Animator Henry Selick. Burton reunited with Johnny Depp on the film Ed Wood (1994), a film showered with critical acclaim, Martin Landau won an academy award for his performance in it, and it is very popular now, but flopped during its initial release. Burton's subsequent film, Mars Attacks! (1996), had much more vibrant colors than his other films. Despite being directed by Burton and featuring all-star actors including Jack Nicholson, Glenn Close, Pierce Brosnan and Michael J. Fox, it received mediocre reviews and wasn't immensely popular at the box office, either.

Burton returned to his darker and more artistic form with the film Sleepy Hollow : La Légende du cavalier sans tête (1999), starring Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci and Casper Van Dien. The film was praised for its art direction and was financially successful, redeeming Burton of the disappointment many had felt by Mars Attacks! (1996). His next film was La planète des singes (2001), a remake of the classic of the same name. The film was panned by many critics but was still financially successful. While on the set of La planète des singes (2001), Burton met Helena Bonham Carter, with whom he has two children. Burton directed the film Big Fish (2003) - a much more conventional film than most of his others, it received a good deal of critical praise, although it disappointed some of his long-time fans who preferred the quirkiness of his other, earlier films. Despite the fluctuations in his career, Burton proved himself to be one of the most popular directors of the late 20th century. He directed Johnny Depp once again in Charlie et la Chocolaterie (2005), a film as quirky anything he's ever done.
BornAugust 25, 1958
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    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 31 wins & 80 nominations total

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    Known for

    Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder in Edward aux mains d'argent (1990)
    Edward aux mains d'argent
    7.8
    • Producer
    • 1990
    Frankenweenie (2012)
    Frankenweenie
    6.9
    • Producer(produced by)
    • 2012
    Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter in Les Noces funèbres (2005)
    Les Noces funèbres
    7.4
    • Producer(produced by)
    • 2005
    Johnny Depp in Sweeney Todd : Le Diabolique Barbier de Fleet Street (2007)
    Sweeney Todd : Le Diabolique Barbier de Fleet Street
    7.3
    • Director
    • 2007

    Credits

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    Producer



    • Mercredi
      • executive producer
      • Released
      • TV Series
      • 2025



    • Michael Keaton in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)
      Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
      6.6
      • producer (p.g.a.)
      • 2024
    • Jenna Ortega in Mercredi (2022)
      Mercredi
      8.0
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2022
    • Alan Arkin, Tim Burton, Danny DeVito, Danny Elfman, Michael Keaton, Helen Aberson, Nick Bartlett, Clive Brunt, Michael Buffer, Ben Crowe, Amerjit Deu, Colin Farrell, Katterli Frauenfelder, Derek Frey, Steve Healey, Rick Heinrichs, Bret Jones, Julian Kershaw, Ehren Kruger, Chris Lebenzon, Sandy Martin, Deobia Oparei, Ian Porter, Douglas Reith, Stephen Samson, Roshan Seth, Harry Taylor, Leah R. Powell, Mark Reader, Ben Davis, Nigel Lowe, Victor Pietraru, Lillia Langley, Peter Brookes, Richard James-Clarke, Marjo Nantel, Mehari 'Bibi' Tesfamarian, Binyam 'Bichu' Tesfamarian, Otgonchimeg Chuluunzorig, Jana Posna, Jewels Good, Max Gill, Peter Trevor, Nina Mangold, Philip Rosch, Eva Green, Ethan Keaton, Joseph Gatt, Lars Eidinger, Liam Bewley, Carol Been, Jo Osmond, Lucy DeVito, Frank Bourke, Heather Rome, Jason Shillingford, Kamil Lemie, Greg Canestrari, Scott Haney, Mark Shrimpton, Phil Zimmerman, Harold Pearl, Joseph Macnab, Vincent Andriano, Anatoli Akerman, Rob Heanley, Richard Leeming, Christian Wolf-La'Moy, Chris Rogers, Erick Hayden, Richard Price, Justin Springer, Zee Asha, Daniel Gonçalves, Keith Lomas, James Thomas Scott, Rosie Akerman, Edd Osmond, Hugh O'Brien, Georgie-May Tearle, Simon Connolly, Richard Garaghty, Sharon Rooney, Jaymes Sygrove, Charlotte Worwood, Alice Bonifacio, Jessie Vinning, Mickey Lewis, Venla Shalin, Zak Holland, Josef Davies, Angela Sant'Albano, Ragevan Vasan, Craig Thomas Lambert, Beth Willetts, Bernardo Santos, Anthony Rhodes, Jackson Kai, Emily Tebbutt, Lampros Kalfuntzos, Stuart Whelan, Jessica Barker-Wren, Tom Gaskin, Philips Nortey, Rashid Shadat, Matthew Castle, Finley Hobbins, Nico Parker, Miguel Muñoz Segura, Zenaida Alcalde, Paul Riddell, Sarah Sayuri Leung, John Southgate, Will Rowlands, Tom Seekings, and Matt Truman in Dumbo (2019)
      Dumbo
      6.2
      • executive producer
      • 2019
    • Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway, Sacha Baron Cohen, Matt Lucas, and Mia Wasikowska in Alice de l'autre côté du miroir (2016)
      Alice de l'autre côté du miroir
      6.2
      • producer (produced by)
      • 2016
    • Amy Adams and Christoph Waltz in Big Eyes (2014)
      Big Eyes
      7.0
      • producer
      • 2014
    • Captain Sparky contre les Soucoupes volantes (2013)
      Captain Sparky contre les Soucoupes volantes
      6.2
      Short
      • producer
      • 2013
    • Frankenweenie (2012)
      Frankenweenie
      6.9
      • producer (produced by)
      • 2012
    • Linkin Park: Powerless (2012)
      Linkin Park: Powerless
      7.0
      Music Video
      • producer
      • 2012
    • Abraham Lincoln : Chasseur de vampires (2012)
      Abraham Lincoln : Chasseur de vampires
      5.9
      • producer (produced by)
      • 2012
    • Elijah Wood in Numéro 9 (2009)
      Numéro 9
      7.0
      • producer
      • 2009
    • Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter in Les Noces funèbres (2005)
      Les Noces funèbres
      7.4
      • producer (produced by)
      • 2005
    • Lost in Oz
      5.2
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 2000
    • The World of Stainboy (2000)
      The World of Stainboy
      6.9
      TV Mini Series
      • producer
      • 2000
    • Pierce Brosnan, Jack Nicholson, Glenn Close, Danny DeVito, and Annette Bening in Mars Attacks! (1996)
      Mars Attacks!
      6.4
      • producer (produced by)
      • 1996
    • James et la Pêche géante (1996)
      James et la Pêche géante
      6.7
      • producer (produced by)
      • 1996

    Writer



    • Timothée Chalamet in Cadillac: ScissorHandsFree (2021)
      Cadillac: ScissorHandsFree
      8.0
      Video
      • characters created by (uncredited)
      • 2021
    • Junk Girl (2016)
      Junk Girl
      6.3
      Short
      • poem
      • 2016
    • Edward Scissorhands Spoof (2016)
      Edward Scissorhands Spoof
      4.7
      Short
      • written by (credit only)
      • 2016
    • Frankenweenie (2012)
      Frankenweenie
      6.9
      • based on a original idea by
      • 2012
    • The Killers: Bones (2006)
      The Killers: Bones
      7.0
      Music Video
      • Writer
      • 2006
    • Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter in Les Noces funèbres (2005)
      Les Noces funèbres
      7.4
      • characters
      • 2005
    • The World of Stainboy (2000)
      The World of Stainboy
      6.9
      TV Mini Series
      • poems
      • 2000–2001
    • Lost in Oz
      5.2
      TV Movie
      • story (pilot)
      • 2000
    • Danny Elfman, Paul Reubens, Catherine O'Hara, Chris Sarandon, Randy Crenshaw, William Hickey, Ken Page, Greg Proops, Joe Ranft, Glenn Shadix, and Glenn Walters in L'Étrange Noël de monsieur Jack (1993)
      L'Étrange Noël de monsieur Jack
      7.9
      • based on a story and characters by
      • 1993
    • Beetlejuice (1989)
      Beetlejuice
      7.3
      TV Series
      • developed by (creator)
      • 1989–1991
    • Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder in Edward aux mains d'argent (1990)
      Edward aux mains d'argent
      7.8
      • story
      • 1990
    • Frankenweenie (1984)
      Frankenweenie
      7.2
      Short
      • based on an original idea by
      • 1984
    • Hansel and Gretel (1983)
      Hansel and Gretel
      6.1
      TV Movie
      • idea (uncredited)
      • 1983
    • Vincent (1982)
      Vincent
      8.2
      Short
      • written by
      • 1982
    • Luau (1982)
      Luau
      4.4
      Short
      • Writer
      • 1982

    Additional Crew



    • Icons Unearthed (2022)
      Icons Unearthed
      7.6
      TV Series
      • additional materials
      • 2024
    • Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight - Dark Side of the Knight (2005)
      Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight - Dark Side of the Knight
      7.2
      Video
      • source: photographs, illustrations and footage
      • 2005
    • Mark Hamill in Zorro (1997)
      Zorro
      6.5
      TV Series
      • creative consultant
      • 1997
    • Family Dog (1993)
      Family Dog
      6.8
      TV Series
      • design consultant
      • 1993
    • John Ritter, Pam Dawber, David Tom, and Heather McComb in Télémaniacs (1992)
      Télémaniacs
      6.3
      • design consultant
      • 1992
    • Beetlejuice (1989)
      Beetlejuice
      7.3
      TV Series
      • developer
      • 1989–1991
    • Les Muppets : Ça c'est du cinéma ! (1979)
      Les Muppets : Ça c'est du cinéma !
      7.6
      • additional puppeteer (uncredited)
      • 1979

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    Videos39

    All About 'Beetlejuice 2'
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    All About 'Beetlejuice 2'
    All About "Wednesday"
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    All About "Wednesday"
    All About "Wednesday"
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    All About "Wednesday"
    Is the New 'Joker' Most Like Jared, Heath, or Jack?
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    Is the New 'Joker' Most Like Jared, Heath, or Jack?
    Tim Burton Wants to Reboot Which Classic '80s Comedy?
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    Tim Burton Wants to Reboot Which Classic '80s Comedy?
    'Dumbo' Cast Confessions of Playing Tim Burton Outsiders
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    'Dumbo' Cast Confessions of Playing Tim Burton Outsiders
    A Guide to the Films of Tim Burton
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    A Guide to the Films of Tim Burton

    Personal details

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    • Height
      • 1.82 m
    • Born
      • August 25, 1958
      • Burbank, California, USA
    • Spouse
      • Lena GiesekeFebruary 24, 1989 - December 31, 1991 (divorced)
    • Children
        Billy-Ray Burton
    • Parents
        Jean Rae Burton (Erickson)
    • Relatives
      • Daniel Burton(Sibling)
    • Other works
      TV commercial for Timex starring Lisa Marie (2000).
    • Publicity listings
      • 13 Print Biographies
      • 3 Portrayals
      • 27 Interviews
      • 36 Articles
      • 1 Pictorial
      • 5 Magazine Cover Photos

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Nearly everywhere he goes, he carries a pocket-size sketchbook and a small watercolor kit.
    • Quotes
      You don't know whether chimps are going to kill you or kiss you. They're very open on some levels and much more evil in a certain way.
    • Trademarks
        Often plays the beginning credits sequence with the camera going through something (Batman (1989), Beetlejuice (1988), Edward aux mains d'argent (1990)) or following something (Batman : Le Défi (1992), Mars Attacks! (1996), Sleepy Hollow : La Légende du cavalier sans tête (1999), Charlie et la Chocolaterie (2005) and Sweeney Todd : Le Diabolique Barbier de Fleet Street (2007)).

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      66 years old
    • When was Tim Burton born?
      August 25, 1958
    • Where was Tim Burton born?
      Burbank, California, USA
    • What is Tim Burton's birth name?
      Timothy Walter Burton
    • How tall is Tim Burton?
      5 feet 11 inches, or 1.82 meters

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