About
Chris Butler
Overview
Chris Butler (born 12 February 1974) is an English animator, writer and director known for his works at Laika, such as ParaNorman and Missing Link, which were both nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
He studied animation at the University for the Creative Arts in South England and is an alumnus of Hugh Baird College in Merseyside.
On 1 May 2024, it was confirmed that Butler would write the screenplay for the upcoming live-action Masters of the Universe film, which is due for release on 5 June 2026.
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Known for
Acting |
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| 2018 | The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
| 2018 | 30 Nights | Actor | Dave | 58 Average |
Directing |
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| 2019 | Missing Link | Directing | Director | 65 Fair |
| 2012 | ParaNorman | Directing | Director | 68 Fair |
Writing |
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| 2026 | Masters of the Universe | Writing | Screenplay | N/A N/A |
| 2022 | The Heritage | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
| 2019 | Missing Link | Writing | Writer | 65 Fair |
| 2016 | Kubo and the Two Strings | Writing | Head of Story | 73 Good |
| 2016 | Kubo and the Two Strings | Writing | Screenplay | 73 Good |
| 2012 | ParaNorman | Writing | Screenplay | 68 Fair |
| 2009 | Coraline | Writing | Storyboard | 77 Good |
| 2005 | Tarzan II | Writing | Storyboard | 60 Fair |
| Wildwood | Writing | Screenplay | N/A N/A |
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Art |
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| 2005 | Corpse Bride | Art | Storyboard Artist | 74 Good |
Crew |
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| 2014 | The Boxtrolls | Crew | Presenter | 65 Fair |
Visual Effects |
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| 2000 | The Tigger Movie | Visual Effects | Character Designer | 62 Fair |