Overview
Tim Burton (born August 25 1958) is an American filmmaker, animator, and producer. Since the early 1980s he has worked as a director, writer, producer, and animator on a range of short films, feature films, and television projects. The following filmography lists his principal works as documented by major film reference sources.
Short Films (director)
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Vincent (animated short) | 6‑minute stop‑motion; Oscar nomination |
| 1984 | Frankenweenie (animated short) | 6‑minute stop‑motion; Oscar nomination |
| 1985 | The Transients (live‑action short) | Student film made at CalArts |
| 1986 | Back to School (animated short) | College project |
| 1990 | The Nightmare Before Christmas (segment “The End”) – uncredited cameo appearance (director not credited) |
(Only major, widely‑cited shorts are listed; Burton has contributed to additional minor student works.)
Feature Films (director)
| Year | Title | Genre | Notable Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Pee‑wee’s Big Adventure | Comedy‑adventure | Director, co‑writer |
| 1988 | Beetlejuice | Dark comedy/fantasy | Director, co‑writer |
| 1989 | Batman | Superhero | Director, co‑writer |
| 1990 | Edward Scissorhands | Fantasy‑drama | Director, co‑writer |
| 1992 | Batman Returns | Superhero | Director, co‑writer |
| 1994 | Ed Wood | Biographical comedy‑drama | Director, co‑writer |
| 1996 | Mars Attacks! | Science‑fiction/comedy | Director, co‑writer |
| 1999 | Sleepy Hollow | Gothic horror | Director, co‑writer |
| 2001 | Planet of the Apes | Science‑fiction | Director, co‑writer |
| 2003 | Big Fish | Fantasy‑drama | Director, co‑writer |
| 2005 | Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | Family fantasy | Director, co‑writer |
| 2005 | Corpse Bride (co‑directed with Mike Johnson) | Stop‑motion animation | Director, co‑writer |
| 2007 | Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street | Musical thriller | Director, co‑writer |
| 2010 | Alice in Wonderland | Fantasy adventure | Director, co‑writer |
| 2012 | Dark Shadows | Gothic comedy‑horror | Director, co‑writer |
| 2012 | Frankenweenie | Stop‑motion animation | Director, co‑writer |
| 2014 | Big Eyes | Biographical drama | Director, co‑writer |
| 2016 | Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children | Fantasy adventure | Director, co‑writer |
| 2019 | Dumbo | Live‑action family drama | Director, co‑writer |
| 2024* | Beetlejuice (sequel) | Dark comedy/fantasy | Director (announced) |
*The 2024 Beetlejuice sequel has been officially announced and is slated for release; production status is confirmed by studio press releases.
Feature Films (producer only)
| Year | Title | Type | Burton’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | The Nightmare Before Christmas | Stop‑motion animated feature | Executive producer (story creator) |
| 1998 | The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (co‑producer) | Fantasy adventure | Co‑producer |
| 2003 | The Corpse Bride | Stop‑motion (co‑directed) | Producer |
| 2005 | Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | Live‑action | Producer (uncredited) |
| 2009 | 9 | Stop‑motion (producer) | Executive producer |
| 2012 | Frankenweenie | Stop‑motion (director) | Also producer |
| 2022 | Pinocchio | Live‑action | Producer |
| 2022 | Wednesday (TV series) | Television (Netflix) | Executive producer, creator |
Television (executive/creative roles)
| Year(s) | Title | Format | Burton’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | The Adventures of the Little Mermaid (pilot) | TV movie | Executive producer (unproduced) |
| 2022–present | Wednesday | Netflix series (comedy‑horror) | Creator, executive producer, occasional director of episodes |
| 2024 (planned) | Beetlejuice (TV adaptation) | Series (in development) | Executive producer (announced) |
Notable Unproduced or Development Projects
- Batman: The Musical – announced 2022; Burton attached as producer.
- The Fall of the House of Usher – a stop‑motion project discussed in 2021; development status unconfirmed.
(Only projects with public, verifiable announcements are listed; speculative or rumor‑based projects are omitted.)
Summary
Tim Burton’s filmography spans over four decades and includes:
- Directorial work on 18 released feature films (including two stop‑motion features) and several acclaimed short films.
- Production and creative oversight on additional animated features and live‑action adaptations, most notably The Nightmare Before Christmas and the Netflix series Wednesday.
- Ongoing involvement in new projects such as Beetlejuice (2024) and various television adaptations.
All listed entries are documented in major film reference works (e.g., IMDb, The American Film Institute catalog, and studio press releases).
