Chris Butler (filmmaker)

Chris Butler
Born (1974-02-12) 12 February 1974
Liverpool, England
Alma materUniversity for the Creative Arts
Occupation(s)Animator, writer, director
Years active2000–present

Chris Butler (born 12 February 1974) is an English animator, writer and director, known for his works at Laika, such as ParaNorman and Missing Link, which were both nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

He studied animation at the University for the Creative Arts in south England and is an alumnus of Hugh Baird College in Merseyside.

On 1 May 2024 it was confirmed that Butler will write the screenplay for the upcoming live action Masters of the Universe film which is due for release on 5 June 2026.