Timothy Walter Burton, born on August 25, 1958, is a renowned director, producer, and screenwriter known for films such as Beetlejuice and Edward Scissorhands that blend fantasy and horror themes. Influenced by classic horror films and various authors, his works often feature recurring themes like the skittish outcast and the misunderstood, with familiar actors appearing across his films. Burton's unique storytelling style includes elements like flashbacks and fantastical monsters that enhance character depth and drive narratives.

1. Timothy Walter Burton

2. Who is Timothy Walter Burton?

3. Timothy Walter Burton
• Timothy Walter Burton, also
known as Tim Burton was born
on August 25, 1958 in
Burbank, California.
• After Tim Burton majoring in
animation at the California
Institute of Arts, he worked as a
Disney Animator for less than a
year before striking out on his
own.
• He is best known for
director, producer and
screenwriter and Tim Burton is
known for such films as
Beetlejuice and Edward
Scissorhands, which blend
themes of fantasy and horror.

4. Tim Burton Filmography

5. Filmography

6. What influenced Tim Burton?

7. Influences
"I have a problem when people say something's real or not real, or normal or abnormal. The
meaning of those words for me is very personal and subjective.“ – Tim Burton
• Tim Burton has several
influences. Most notably
the old Hammer Horror
films of the 50's.
 Vincent Price
 Edgar Allan Poe
 Ray Harryhausen
 Alan Moore
 Stephen King
 John Carpenter

8. Tim Burton as an Auteur

9. • Tim Burton casts the
same actors in different
films.
 Johnny Depp
 Helena Bonham Carter
 Christopher Lee
 Jeffrey Jones

10. Recurring Themes

11. • The Skittish Outcast
Burton has built his entire career on the twitchy outcast.

12. • The Punky Rebellious Young Lady
The misunderstood ladies trapped in a world of their
own. These rebels are often the voice of reason in
Burton's mad, mad world.

13. • The Witch
Whether misunderstood or just no good, Burton loves to
throw in a sassy witch to stir the pot. Each one of these
ladies is an intimidating creature on their own. With
great powers that they use to get what they want.

14. • The Pudgy Weasel
Never trust a smiling face with a bit of weight in a Burton
movie.

15. • The Flashback
What better way to explain your character's pain, than
with a flashback.

16. • The Monster
The thing that goes bump in the night. Hardly ever the
main character or real menace, these monsters are built
to threaten, propel or set boundaries for Burton's cast.
But each one is pretty spectacular.