Timothy Walter Burton (born August 25, 1958) is an American filmmaker and animator. He is known for pioneering goth subculture in Hollywood, with his films employing a distinctive style that blends gothic horror and dark fantasy aesthetics with whimsical and surreal elements. He has received numerous accolades, including one Emmy Award and nominations for two Academy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and three BAFTA Awards. He was honoured with the Venice International Film Festival's Golden Lion fo
I grew up watching Vincent Price movies and Dr. Seuss, and German Expressionist films, and stop-motion animation. All that stuff had a real impact on me. I wanted to make a movie that would combine all those things.