Tim Burton surely is one of the most famous names in Hollywood. The star has become well known as a movie director, producer, but also as a film writer. The famous director was born in August, 1958, in Burbank, California, United States. He made his debut in Hollywood in 1982, but it is important to mention that Tim has always known that what he wanted was to develop a career in the entertainment industry. And he has surely managed to achieve this purpose. Some of the most famous movies at which the director worked include The Nightmare Before Christmas, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet, but also Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Still, the most successful movie ever released by the star is without a doubt Alice in Wonderland.
Alice in Wonderland actually managed to establish some important records. The movie has been the highest-grossing film of the year 2010, earning no less than $1 billion at the Box Office. The movie had a budget of around $200 million. It starred famous actors Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, but also Matt Lucas and Mia Wasihowska. Actually, Johnny Depp has been cast in numerous of Tim Burton's movies, the two being well known as good friends. And there is no shock in the fact that Depp has received roles in these successful films, as the actor is appreciated as one of the most talented Hollywood stars at the moment. Depp is capable of achieving unique stage performances, his roles in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory or Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet, being absolutely memorable.
Until now, Tim Burton has directed no less than 16 movies, producing 12. His latest movie is Dark Shadows, which actually was released in May, 2012. The same year two more movies directed or produced by the star will be out, it has been already announced. They are Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter and Frankenweenie, movie which actually is set to be out in October. Still, when talking about Tim Burton's career in the movie industry, it is important to mention that the star has been behind some of the most appreciated and successful movies ever released. He is the director of Batman, Batman Returns, but also Sleepy Hallow, Plant of the Apes and Corpse Bride. There is no wonder after all that Tim has been awarded so many times for his amazing work.