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Chris Appelhans

Bio: 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
Born: Mon, Apr 28 1980
Birthplace: Idaho, USA
Chris Appelhans is 45 years old
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Poster of KPop Demon Hunters
KPop Demon Hunters
Chris Appelhans was 45 in KPop Demon Hunters as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 20 2025
Poster of Wish Dragon
Wish Dragon
Chris Appelhans was 40 in Wish Dragon as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 15 2021
Poster of Rise of the Guardians
Rise of the Guardians
Chris Appelhans was 32 in Rise of the Guardians as 'Art Department Manager, Additional Writing, Character Designer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 21 2012
Poster of Puss in Boots
Puss in Boots
Chris Appelhans was 31 in Puss in Boots as 'Visual Development'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 27 2011
Poster of The Princess and the Frog
The Princess and the Frog
Chris Appelhans was 29 in The Princess and the Frog as 'Visual Development'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 08 2009
Poster of Fantastic Mr. Fox
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Chris Appelhans was 29 in Fantastic Mr. Fox as 'Art Department Manager'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 14 2009
Poster of Coraline
Coraline
Chris Appelhans was 28 in Coraline as 'Art Department Manager'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 05 2009
Poster of City of Ember
City of Ember
Chris Appelhans was 28 in City of Ember as 'Conceptual Design'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 07 2008
Poster of Monster House
Monster House
Chris Appelhans was 26 in Monster House as 'Conceptual Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 30 2006
Poster of Untitled Lord Farquaad Movie
Untitled Lord Farquaad Movie
Chris Appelhans will be 45+ in Untitled Lord Farquaad Movie as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Wish Dragon 2
Wish Dragon 2
Chris Appelhans will be 45+ in Wish Dragon 2 as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Untitled KPop Demon Hunters Sequel
Untitled KPop Demon Hunters Sequel
Chris Appelhans will be 45+ in Untitled KPop Demon Hunters Sequel as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

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