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Charles Henry Selick Jr. (/ ˈ s ɛ l ɪ k /; born November 30, 1952) is an American filmmaker and animator, best known for directing the stop-motion animated films The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), James and the Giant Peach (1996), Monkeybone (2001), Coraline (2009), and Wendell & Wild (2022).
Henry Selick is a film director, specializing in films with stop-motion animation. He has formal training as an animator. Selick was born in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, son of Charles H. Selick and Melanie Molan. He was mostly raised in Rumson, New Jersey.
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- Glen Ridge, New Jersey, USA
Learn about the life and career of Henry Selick, a film director specializing in stop-motion animation. He worked for Disney, Tim Burton, Wes Anderson, and Laika Studios, and directed films such as "The Nightmare Before Christmas" and "Coraline".
- November 30, 1952
Henry Selick Reflects on 30 Years of 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' (Exclusive) Oct 11, 2023. It's hard to imagine Halloween season without the citizens of Halloween Town. Characters like Jack Skellington, Sally, and Oogie Boogie are the result of the unlikely collaboration between the imagination of Tim Burton and the direction of Henry ...
Nov 16, 2022 · Movies. Movie Features. ‘Wendell & Wild’ Director Henry Selick and Voice Star Sam Zelaya on Crafting the Film’s Trans Hero. The film's director and co-writer, along with...
Oct 31, 2022 · The director of The Nightmare Before Christmas, James And The Giant Peach, Coraline, and Wendell & Wild talks about his creative process, his influences, and his challenges in animation. He also reveals his ideas for inventions and his opinions on the industry.
Oct 28, 2022 · Stop motion animation icon, director Henry Selick. Paul McEvoy/NETFLIX. Thanks to a perfect storm of creativity and ambition, we have Wendell and Wild, the latest stop motion animation gem from...
