Tim Burton

Tim Burton (born August 25, 1958 in Burbank, California) is an eccentric film director known for his off-beat and quirky style. He started his career as a Disney animator, and his films often portray a highly stylized world visually reminiscent of cartoons.

Trademarks

A few of his trademarks:

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• Frequently shows dead dogs, clowns, sheep and scarecrows in his films.
• Personalizes the production logo in the beginning of his films.
• Opening credits usually utilize a tracking shot.
• Has a regular cast of actors with whom he repeatedly works, which includes Johnny Depp, Jeffrey Jones, Lisa Marie, and Helena Bonham-Carter.
• Has used composer Danny Elfman for each of his films since Pee-wee's Big Adventure, with the exception of 1994's Ed Wood.
• His artwork, and lots of his films are influenced by the artist Edward Gorey, and his pen and ink drawings.
• His main characters tend to be outsiders.
• His works contain lots of high-contrast stripes, spirals and curly edges.