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Movie
Directing
Chris Appelhans
- Born
- (age 46)
- Birthplace
- Firth, Idaho, USA
- Credits
- 12 titles
Biography
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.
Signature work
Known For
Acting credits 2
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Wish Dragon Film | Hot Towel Waiter / Nomani Retailer (voice) |
| 1953 | The Oscars TV | Self (1 ep) |
Crew credits 11
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Untitled KPop Demon Hunters Sequel Film | Writer, Director |
| TBA | Wish Dragon 2 Film | Writer |
| 2025 | KPop Demon Hunters Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 2021 | Wish Dragon Film | Director, Writer |
| 2012 | Rise of the Guardians Film | Art Department Manager, Additional Writing, Character Designer |
| 2011 | Puss in Boots Film | Visual Development |
| 2009 | The Princess and the Frog Film | Visual Development |
| 2009 | Fantastic Mr. Fox Film | Art Department Manager |
| 2009 | Coraline Film | Art Department Manager |
| 2008 | City of Ember Film | Conceptual Design |
| 2006 | Monster House Film | Conceptual Design |