Tim Burton
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Tim Burton, born August 25, 1958, in Burbank [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12], is a United States citizen [13] recognized as a film director, screenwriter, film producer, writer, designer, and animator [5][14][15]. His parents are Bill Burton and Jean Rae Erickson [16][16]. Burton was married to Lena Gieseke from 1989 to 1991 [17][18] and has two children, Billy Burton and Nell Burton [19].
He attended Burbank High School and the California Institute of the Arts [12]. From 1981 to 1984, Burton worked at Walt Disney Studios [12]. His career has earned him numerous awards, including a Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children’s Animated Program, two Saturn Awards for Best Animated Film, the Winsor McCay Award, and the Inkpot Award, among others [20][21].
Burton served as President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival in 2010 [22].
Key Facts
- Father: Bill Burton[9]
- Mother: Jean Rae Erickson[10]
- Child: Billy Burton[11], Nell Burton[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Native language: American English[14], English[15]
- Occupation: animator[16], actor[17], poet[18], director[19]
- Educated at: Burbank High School[20]
- Notable work: The Nightmare Before Christmas[21]
- Award received: Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[22], Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy[23], Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Animated Program[24], Saturn Award for Best Animated Film[25], Winsor McCay Award[26], Inkpot Award[27], Officer of Arts and Letters[28], Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation[29], Lumière Award, Lyon Festival of cinema[30], Ordre des Arts et des Lettres[31], Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement[32], David di Donatello Award for Lifetime Achievement[33], Empire Awards[34], Hugo Award[35]
- Sex or gender: male[36]
- Commons category: Tim Burton[37]
- Residence: Burbank[38]
- Family name: Burton[39]
- Given name: Timothy[40], Walter[41], William[42]
- Official website: http://www.timburton.com[43]
- Topic's main category: Category:Tim Burton[44]
- Student of: Jules Engel[45]
- Filmography: Tim Burton filmography[46]
Product Details
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Type: Person[47]
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Country: US[48]
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Began / founded: 1958-08-25[49]
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MusicBrainz ID: 94ec1dfd-9fde-470e-bd77-de3579ef5549[50]
Why It Matters
Tim Burton has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
Works attributed to him include The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy & Other Stories[53], a written work[54].
FAQs
Where was Tim Burton born?
Tim Burton's place of birth was Burbank[2].
Who were Tim Burton's parents?
Tim Burton's father was Bill Burton[9]. Tim Burton's mother was Jean Rae Erickson[10].
What did Tim Burton do for work?
Tim Burton worked as a film director[3], screenwriter[4], film producer[5], writer[6], and designer[7].
Where did Tim Burton go to school?
Tim Burton was educated at Burbank High School[20].
What awards did Tim Burton receive?
Honors received include Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[22], Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy[23], Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Animated Program[24], and Saturn Award for Best Animated Film[25].