Tim Burton

Date of Birth: August 25, 1958

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Biography

Tim Burton, born Timothy Walter Burton, is a renowned American film director, producer, writer, and artist noted for his distinctive style that blends gothic fantasy and quirky humor. Burton was born on August 25, 1958, in Burbank, California. He showed an early interest in drawing and filmmaking, creating short films using stop-motion animation techniques. He studied at the California Institute of the Arts, where he was later hired by Walt Disney Studios as an animator. Burton gained recognition with his directorial debut, “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” (1985), but it was his subsequent works like “Beetlejuice” (1988), “Batman” (1989), and “Edward Scissorhands” (1990) that cemented his status as a visionary filmmaker. His collaboration with actor Johnny Depp and composer Danny Elfman has been particularly notable, leading to numerous critically acclaimed films such as “Sleepy Hollow” (1999), “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” (2005), and “Alice in Wonderland” (2010). Burton’s work often explores themes of outsiders, eccentric characters, and fantastical worlds, blending dark elements with whimsical and heartwarming moments. Beyond directing, he has also produced several films, including “The Nightmare Before Christmas” (1993) and “9” (2009). His unique artistic vision continues to influence and inspire filmmakers and audiences around the world.

5 Interesting Facts about Tim Burton

1. Tim Burton was originally hired by Walt Disney Studios as an animator but found it creatively stifling, leading him to pursue his unique style independently.

2. Burton has a close professional relationship with actor Johnny Depp, who has starred in several of his films, including “Edward Scissorhands,” “Sleepy Hollow,” and “Sweeney Todd.”

3. He has a long-standing collaboration with composer Danny Elfman, who has scored all but three of his films.

4. Burton was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature for “Corpse Bride” (2005) and “Frankenweenie” (2012).

5. He is also an accomplished artist and has had several exhibitions of his drawings and sketches, including a major retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art in New York in 2009.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Tim Burton

1. “One person’s craziness is another person’s reality.”

2. “I always felt that I was a bit of an outsider. I still do.”

3. “Movies are like an expensive form of therapy for me.”

4. “I am not a dark person and I don’t consider myself dark.”

5. “I never really had the classic struggle. I had faith.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Tim Burton’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $140 million.

Children

Tim Burton has two children with actress Helena Bonham Carter. Their son, Billy Raymond Burton, was born on October 4, 2003, and their daughter, Nell Burton, was born on December 15, 2007.