Timothy Walter "Tim" Burton (born August 25, 1958) is a Golden Globe Award-winning American film director, producer, writer and artist. He is famed for his dark and quirky films, such as Edward Scissorhands and The Nightmare Before Christmas, which he co-wrote and produced. He is also famous for directing blockbusters including Batman and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Since directing his first feature (Pee-wee's Big Adventure) in 1985, he has gone on to direct and produce numerous films, many of which have won Academy Awards. He frequently works with close friend Johnny Depp, musician Danny Elfman and partner Helena Bonham Carter. Burton's most recent film was 2007's Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, which earned him the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy. His upcoming projects include the animated sci-fi fantasy 9, due for release September 9, 2009 and Alice in Wonderland, due for release March 10, 2010. (via Wikipedia)

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About Tim Burton

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Spouse: Lena Gieseke (1989–1991)

Name: Tim Burton
Burton, Timothy William
Burton, Tim

Occupation: Director, Producer, Writer

Years Active: 1971–present

Golden Globe Awards: Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
2007 Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Domestic Partner: Lisa Marie (1993-2001)
Helena Bonham Carter (2001-present)

Birthplace: Burbank, California, U.S.

Name At Birth: Timothy Walter Burton

Awards: 2007 Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Career Golden Lion
NBR Award for Best Director
2007 Lifetime Achievement

Birth Date: Aug 25, 1958
Aug 25, 1958

Location: Burbank, California, U.S.

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