Chris Butler (born 12 February 1974) is an English animator, writer and director, known for his works at

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, such as ''

ParaNorman ''ParaNorman'' is a 2012 American animated comedy horror, comedy horror film produced by Laika, LLC, Laika. Directed by Sam Fell and Chris Butler (filmmaker), Chris Butler (the latter's feature directorial debut), and written by Butler, the film ...

'' and '' Missing Link'', which were both nominated for the

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. He studied animation at the

University for the Creative Arts The University for the Creative Arts is a specialist art and design university in Southern England. It was formed in 2005 as University College for the Creative Arts at Canterbury, Epsom, Farnham, Maidstone and Rochester when the Kent Institu ...

in south England and is an alumnus of Hugh Baird College in Merseyside. On 1 May 2024 it was confirmed that Butler will write the screenplay for the upcoming live action ''

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'' film which is due for release on 5 June 2026.

Filmography

Character designer * ''

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'' (2000) (Also sequence co-director) * '' Missing Link'' (2019) Storyboard artist * '' Mr. Bean: The Animated Series'' (2002-2004) (10 episodes) * '' Tarzan 2'' (2005) * '' Corpse Bride'' (2005) * '' The Tale of Despereaux'' (2008) (Uncredited) * ''

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'' (2009) (Storyboard supervisor)

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