Tim Burton

Born: 1958-08-25

Timothy Walter Burton (born August 25, 1958) is an American filmmaker and animator. He is known for his gothic fantasy and horror films such as Beetlejuice (1988), Edward Scissorhands (1990), The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), Ed Wood (1994), Sleepy Hollow (1999), Corpse Bride (2005), Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) and Dark Shadows (2012), as well as the television series Wednesday (2022). Burton also directed the superhero films Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992), the sci-fi film Planet of the Apes (2001), the fantasy-drama Big Fish (2003), the musical adventure film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), and the fantasy films Alice in Wonderland (2010) and Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016). Burton has often worked with actors Winona Ryder, Johnny Depp, Lisa Marie (former girlfriend), Helena Bonham Carter (his former domestic partner) and composer Danny Elfman, who scored all but three of Burton's films. Burton also wrote and illustrated the poetry book The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy & Other Stories, published in 1997 by British publishing house Faber and Faber, and a compilation of his drawings, sketches, and other artwork, entitled The Art of Tim Burton, was released in 2009. A follow-up to that book, entitled The Napkin Art of Tim Burton: Things You Think About in a Bar, containing sketches made by Burton on napkins at bars and restaurants he visited, was released in 2015. His accolades include nominations for two Academy Awards and three BAFTA Awards, and wins for an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award.


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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

as Baby Beetlejuice (voice) (uncredited)
Released: 2024-09-04

After a family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still...

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The Nightmare Before Christmas

as Zero (voice) (uncredited)
Released: 1993-10-09

Tired of scaring humans every October 31 with the same old bag of tricks, Jack Skellington, the...

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as Alien on TV Monitors (uncredited)
Released: 2012-05-23

Agents J and K are back...in time. J has seen some inexplicable things in his 15 years with the...

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Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

as Passenger on an Attraction (uncredited)
Released: 2016-09-27

A teenager finds himself transported to an island where he must help protect a group of orphans...

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The Muppet Movie

as Additional Muppet Performer
Released: 1979-06-22

A Hollywood agent persuades Kermit the Frog to pursue a career in Hollywood. On his way there he...

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Pee-wee's Big Adventure

as Thug in Alley (uncredited)
Released: 1985-07-26

The eccentric and childish Pee-wee Herman embarks on a big adventure when his beloved bicycle is...

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Singles

as Brian
Released: 1992-09-18

A group of young adults in their twenties, who share an apartment in the city of Seattle, ponder...

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Hoffa

as Corpse (uncredited)
Released: 1992-12-25

A portrait of union leader James R. Hoffa, as seen through the eyes of his friend, Bobby Ciaro....

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The Death of "Superman Lives": What Happened?

as Self
Released: 2015-05-01

The Death of 'Superman Lives': What Happened? feature film documents the process of development...

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Joker: Put on a Happy Face

as Self
Released: 2020-08-18

Featuring interviews with filmmakers and industry legends, discover the origins and evolution of...

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Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes

as Himself
Released: 2001-12-23

The historical saga of American superheroes. Born in the period between the Great Depression and...

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Waking Sleeping Beauty

as Himself (archive footage)
Released: 2009-09-05

By the mid-1980s, the fabled animation studios of Walt Disney had fallen on hard times. The...

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The Sparks Brothers

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: 2021-06-18

Take a musical odyssey through five weird and wonderful decades with brothers Ron & Russell...

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Don't Say No Until I Finish Talking: The Story of Richard D. Zanuck

as Self
Released: 2013-04-28

A look at the life and work of legendary film producer Richard D. Zanuck.

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Johnny Depp: The Love of the Bizarre

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2023-01-08

Johnny Depp started off as a punk band guitarist, turning to acting to help pay the bills. But...

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Live From Lincoln Center: Danny Elfman's Music from the Films of Tim Burton

as uncredited
Released: 2015-10-30

Composer and performer Danny Elfman, Tim Burton’s prolific musical collaborator, descends on...

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The Bat, the Cat, and the Penguin

as Self
Released: 1992-06-14

Behind the scenes documentary about the making of Batman Returns.

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Sleepy Hollow: Behind the Legend

as Self
Released: 2000-05-23

A behind the scenes look at the making of Sleepy Hollow.

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Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan

as Self
Released: 2012-09-29

There’s only one person who so accurately personifies movie magic in the history of film, and...

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How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Special Edition

as Self
Released: 1994-11-19

Phil Hartman hosts this retrospective look back at the legacy and making of the classic 1966...

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Dark Shadows: The Collinses - Every Family Has Its Demons

as Self
Released: 2012-10-09

A Look at the Cast of Dark Shadows (2012)

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A Look Through His Lens

as Self
Released: 2024-01-06

Oscar-winning cinematographer Philippe Rousselot offers a master class in image making, with...

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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - Burton + Carter + Depp = Todd

as Self
Released: 2008-04-01

A general making-of piece featuring principal members of the cast and crew. A brief history of...

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Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters

as Self
Released: 2024-10-31

A look at Hammer’s progression from a back off in London’s Regent Street to its iconic status...

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A Century of Cinema

as Self
Released: 1994-01-01

A look back at the first 100 years of the movies.

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A Conversation with Danny Elfman & Tim Burton

as uncredited
Released: 2011-05-13

An extended conversation between Danny Elfman and Tim Burton as they discuss their...

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Catwoman: The Feline Femme Fatale

as Self
Released: 2021-05-05

A documentary about the history of Catwoman from DC.

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Film Adventurer Karel Zeman

as Self
Released: 2015-03-31

A look at the life, work and importance of Czech filmmaker Karel Zeman (1910-89), a genius of...

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AGFA Mystery Mixtape #2: Later in L.A.

as Self
Released: 2020-04-22

Unleashed from the video vaults of the American Genre Film Archive (AGFA), AGFA MYSTERY MIXTAPE...

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The Many Faces of Catwoman

as Self
Released: 2005-01-18

History of the character Catwoman

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The Batmobile

as Self
Released: 2012-07-16

Witness all five Batmobiles together for the first time in history. Dive deep into every aspect...

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Doctor of Doom

as Don Carlo
Released: 1979-07-10

A doctor goes to a dinner party where he's made fun of and soon afterwards returns home and...

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Mario Bava: Maestro of the Macabre

as Self
Released: 2000-10-01

Director Garry S. Grant’s insightful documentary celebrates the work and legacy of auteur...

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The Making of Edward Scissorhands

as Self
Released: 1990-12-14

Behind the scenes of Edward Scissorhands

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Miniatures in Motion: Bringing Frankenweenie to Life

as Himself
Released: 2012-10-14

Take an in-depth tour of the London set, and meet the filmmakers and artisans whose work,...

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Christopher Lee: Gentleman of Horror

as Self
Released: 2010-10-31

A documentary directed by Oliver Schwehm.

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The Making of Big Eyes

as Himself
Released: 2015-04-14

Behind the scenes of Big Eyes (2014)

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Backstage at Disney

as Himself
Released: 1983-01-01

The various trials and errors in creating films at Disney, including aspects of "Something...

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Luau

as The Supreme Being / Mortie
Released: 1982-04-03

A tribute to the surf movies of the early 60's with some touches of visual surrealism.

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Freaks, Nerds & Weirdos

as Self
Released: 1994-08-16

Documentary that gives a voice to the percentage of youth that were outcasts/non-conformists in...

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Alice in Wonderland: Effecting Wonderland

as Himself
Released: 2010-06-01

A piece that takes a more general focus on the varied "disciplines" at work in the picture, from...

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Ed Wood: Pie Plates Over Hollywood

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2004-10-19

Production designer Tom Duffield shows how he created the look of the film and talks about the...

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Ed Wood: Let's Shoot This @#!%

as Self
Released: 2004-10-19

Introduced by Jonny Depp, this 14 minute behind the scenes featurette shows the filming of...

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Il museo degli orrori di Dario Argento

as self
Released: 2022-12-02

Newly edited version of Luigi Cozzi's 1997 documentary "Il mondo di Dario Argento 3: Il museo...

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Houdini: The Untold Story

as Houdini
Released: 1971-01-01

Houdini's life and his problems with the world and people who do not believe in magic

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Mario Bava: Operazione paura

as Self
Released: 2004-04-30

Mario Bava Operazione Paura", hosted by Joe Dante, is an hommage of the Master of the Terror,...

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The Daily Show

as Self
First aired: 1996-07-22

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.

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El hormiguero

as Self - Guest
First aired: 2006-09-24

El Hormiguero is a Spanish television program with a live audience focusing on comedy, science,...

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The Grand Tour

as Self
First aired: 2016-11-17

Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May are back with a show about adventure, excitement...

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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

as uncredited
First aired: 1992-05-25

Jay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world.

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Evening Urgant

as Self
First aired: 2012-04-16

Evening show Ivan Urgant. Movies, sports, new gadgets, art. What is happening in the country and...

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Beau geste

as Self
First aired: 2023-01-22

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100 Years of Warner Bros.

as Self
First aired: 2023-05-25

Tracing a century of movie and TV history, these four documentary specials explore the...

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The Culture Show

as Self
First aired: 2004-11-11

A weekly BBC Two magazine programme focusing on the best of the week's arts and culture news,...

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The Holiday Movies That Made Us

as Self (archive footage)
First aired: 2020-12-01

Unwrap the real stories behind these iconic Christmas blockbusters, thanks to insider interviews...

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Mostra, Venise

as Self - "Tapis Rouge" Guest
First aired: 2022-09-01

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Leçon de Cinéma

as Self
First aired: 2004-03-20

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