Chris Butler, 1974
Writers · January 1, 1974
Chris Butler
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Chris Butler is 52 years old, born January 1, 1974 in United Kingdom · Capricorn.
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About
Chris Butler directs stop-motion films that rack up Oscar nods. Born in England in 1974, he made ParaNorman and Missing Link at Laika, both Academy Award–nominated for Best Animated Feature. He studied animation at the University for the Creative Arts and is now writing the live-action Masters of the Universe film. A Capricorn with a life-path number of 5.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Chris Butler is an English animator, writer, and director. Born 12 February 1974, he studied animation at the University for the Creative Arts in south England and attended Hugh Baird College in Merseyside. Butler's directorial work at Laika studio brought him international recognition—both ParaNorman and Missing Link received Academy Award nominations for Best Animated Feature. As a screenwriter, he expanded beyond animation in 2024 when he was confirmed to write the screenplay for the upcoming live-action Masters of the Universe film, scheduled for release on 5 June 2026. Capricorns like Butler are known for ambition and craft mastery, traits reflected in his dual work across animated and live-action mediums. His numerological life-path number of 5 aligns with adaptability and creative reinvention—fitting for someone moving between animation studio work and major blockbuster screenwriting.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Butler studied animation at the University for the Creative Arts in south England and attended Hugh Baird College in Merseyside before joining Laika.
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Trivia
- Both ParaNorman and Missing Link, which Butler directed at Laika, received Academy Award nominations for Best Animated Feature.
- In May 2024, Butler was announced as the screenwriter for the live-action Masters of the Universe film due for release on 5 June 2026.
- Butler was born on 12 February 1974, making him a Capricorn.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Chris Butler reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 5 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
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- Connor JessupDog · 1994
- Mayuko FukudaDog · 1994
- Abbey HoesDog · 1994
CHALLENGING
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie Ure
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Frequently asked
- How old is Chris Butler?
- Chris Butler is 52 years old (born January 1, 1974).
- When is Chris Butler's birthday?
- Chris Butler was born on January 1, 1974.
- What is Chris Butler's zodiac sign?
- Chris Butler is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1974.
- What is Chris Butler's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Chris Butler was born in 1974, the year of the Wood Tiger.
- Where is Chris Butler from?
- Chris Butler is from United Kingdom.
- What does Chris Butler do?
- Chris Butler is a writer.
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