Tim Burton was born in Burbank, California on August 25, 1958. He has a successful career as a director, producer, and writer of films. Burton has created live action, animated, and stop-motion movies over the course of his 20-year career.

Filmography

Tim Burton's directorial credits include "Beetlejuice," "Edward Scissorhands," "Corpse Bride," Sweeny Todd," and many more. His most successful credits as a producer also include "The Nightmare Before Christmas," and "James and the Giant Peach."

Awards

Tim Burton received his first Academy Award nomination for the film "Corpse Bride" in the category of Best Animated Feature. He also won a National Board of Review Award for his direction of "Sweeny Todd" which also earned him a Golden Globe nomination.

Style

Tim Burton's films tend to be considered dark and mysterious. His subject matter tends to lean toward the macabre and his method of creating monochromatic sets with cross-lighting techniques adds to the eerie quality of his films. However, Burton movies also have a great deal of humor, and that makes them appropriate for a wide audience age range.

Artist

Tim Burton's work as an artist within his films has earned him an exhibit installation at the Museum of Modern Arts in New York City. The Burton Exhibit includes clay sculptures used in his stop-motion films as well as memorable costume and set pieces.

Personal Life

After several tumultuous relationships, Tim Burton settled down with actress Helena Bonham Carter and they have a son together, Billy Ray Burton. Actor Johnny Depp is a frequent star of Burton's films, as well as his best friend and godfather to Billy Ray.

Source:

The Official Tim Burton Website