Tim Burton (born August 25, 1958 in Burbank, California) is a film director known for his dark, humorous, quirky style. He started his career as a Disney animator and all his films portray a very stylized reality. Many of his films draw on gothic themes.

His directorial credits include:

• Big Fish (2003)
• Planet of the Apes (2001)
• Sleepy Hollow (1999)
• Mars Attacks (1996)
• Ed Wood (1994)
• Batman Returns (1992)
• Edward Scissorhands (1990)
• Batman (1989)
• Beetlejuice (1988)
• Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985)
• Frankenweenie (1984)
• Vincent (1982)

He has worked with composer Danny Elfman on every one of his films since Pee-wee's Big Adventure, with the exception of Ed Wood.