Tim Burton is an American film director, producer, artist, writer and stop motion artist known for his dark, gothic fantasy films such as Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, and Batman. He frequently collaborates with actors Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, and composer Danny Elfman. Some of his most famous films include Edward Scissorhands, Batman Returns, Big Fish, and Alice in Wonderland. Burton has directed 16 films and produced 12 as of 2012, though he has also been attached to and later departed from some projects such as Maleficent.