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Tim Burton is a director, producer, writer and artist from Burbank, California, whose gothic, darkly whimsical imagination has shaped modern fantasy cinema. He began as an animator at Disney and made Pee-wee's Big Adventure and Beetlejuice before directing Batman and Batman Returns. His filmography includes Edward Scissorhands, Ed Wood, Mars Attacks!, Sleepy Hollow, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Sweeney Todd, Alice in Wonderland, Frankenweenie, Big Eyes and Dumbo, plus the animated Corpse Bride and the stop-motion The Nightmare Before Christmas, which he conceived and produced. More recent work includes Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and the series Wednesday. Honors include the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement in Venice, a Golden Globe for Sweeney Todd, the Winsor McCay Award and a lifetime David di Donatello. Burton is a captivating speaker on creativity, animation and the path of an artist.
- Active since 1971
- Born in Burbank
- Honors: Golden Globe, Emmy
- Notable work: The Nightmare Before Christmas
- Category: Speaker
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Our estimate puts Tim Burton's booking fee in the $250K–$500K range. Treat it as a planning estimate rather than a quote: dates, location, event type and travel, production and hospitality all affect the final cost.
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Milestones
- Received the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Animated Program
- Received the Hugo Award
- Received the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation
- Received the Saturn Award for Best Animated Film
- Received the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement
- Received the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Received the Winsor McCay Award
- Received the Inkpot Award
- Received the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
- Appointed Officer of Arts and Letters
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What is the typical fee range for Tim Burton?
Our estimate puts Tim Burton in the $250K–$500K range (estimate).
Who is similar to Tim Burton but less expensive?
Comparable active acts in a lower estimated range include Jerry Zucker, Matt Groening, Nancy Meyers.
Who is similar to Tim Burton but in a higher fee range?
If the budget allows, similar active acts in a higher estimated range include George Lucas, Christopher Nolan.
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What is Tim Burton's booking fee?
The estimated booking fee for Tim Burton is $250K–$500K (estimate).
How much does it cost to book Tim Burton?
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