Tim Burton (born August 25, 1958) is an American filmmaker known for gothic fantasy and horror films like Beetlejuice (1988), Edward Scissorhands (1990), The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), Sleepy Hollow (1999), and Wednesday (2022). He also directed Batman (1989), Batman Returns (1992), Big Fish (2003), and Alice in Wonderland (2010). Burton frequently collaborates with actors like Johnny Depp and composer Danny Elfman. He has published poetry and art books, including The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy (1997). His accolades include an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe, and nominations for two Academy Awards.