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Tim Burton
(1958-)
Who Is Tim Burton?
Tim Burton is a director, producer and screenwriter. After majoring in animation at the California Institute of Arts, he got his start in the business by working as a Disney animator.
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He quickly struck out on his own and became known for creating visually striking films that blend themes of fantasy and horror, including Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, Batman and The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Early Life and Career
Tim Burton was born Timothy Walter Burton on August 25, 1958, in Burbank, California.
As a child, Burton was engrossed with the classic horror films of Roger Corman—many of which featured quintessential screen villain Vincent Price.
Burton also developed a penchant for drawing and enrolled at the California Institute of Arts, where he majored in animation.
In 1980, upon his graduation, he began working as an apprentice animator for Walt Disney Studios. Within a year, Burton grew tired with his work at Disney and de