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Chris Appelhans
Firth, Idaho, USA
Chris Appelhans (born April 28, 1980) is an American illustrator, production designer, and director known for writing/directing Sony Pictures Animation's Wish Dragon (2021) and co…
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Chris Appelhans (born April 28, 1980) is an American illustrator, production designer, and director known for writing/directing Sony Pictures Animation's Wish Dragon (2021) and co-directing KPop Demon Hunters (2025). He started as a concept artist for films like Monster House, The Princess and the Frog, and Coraline, earning an Annie Award nomination for Coraline, and has illustrated children's books like A Greyhound, a Groundhog. He studied at Art Center College of Design and resides in Los Angeles with his wife, author Maurene Goo. Their son was born in 2020.
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2025
KPop Demon Hunters
Movie Director
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2021
Wish Dragon
Movie Hot Towel Waiter / Nomani Retailer (voice)
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2012
Rise of the Guardians
Movie Art Department Manager
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2011
Puss in Boots
Movie Visual Development
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2009
The Princess and the Frog
Movie Visual Development
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2009
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Movie Art Department Manager
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2009
Coraline
Movie Art Department Manager
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2008
City of Ember
Movie Conceptual Design
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2006
Monster House
Movie Conceptual Design
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1953
The Oscars
TV show Self
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Untitled KPop Demon Hunters Sequel
Movie Writer
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Wish Dragon 2
Movie Writer
