Who is Tim Burton?

Tim Burton is one of Hollywood’s most left of center film directors. His directing style emphasizes the dark side of human nature and a dark humor pervades his work. It is impossible to see a Tim Burton film without realizing one has stepped into a bizarre world of Burton's own creation. Some of his films are received well, while others fail grandly. As a child of Hollywood, born in Burbank, California, in 1958, he can be said to have turned Hollywood on its ear. His later films have proven commercially successful, yet their gothic influence is remarkably unlike traditionally slick Hollywood productions. Tim Burton expressed an early interest in campy horror films, and began making his own films with Super 8 cameras as a teen. He was interested in animation and was accepted as a student at the California Institute of Arts. Disney animators taught the courses, keeping Burton’s interest in animation fresh. Disney immediately hired Tim Burton when he graduated from the institute. Burton’ ...  more

Tim Burton is an American filmmaker. He is primarily known as a director and producer, but he has also acted as a writer on many of his film projects and appeared in several uncredited and cameo roles. Burton's films are noted for their dark comic tone and fairy tale themes.  more