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Chris Appelhans
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1980Born, Firth
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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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CoralineArt Department Manager
Rise of the GuardiansArt Department Manager
Fantastic Mr. FoxArt Department Manager
The Princess and the FrogVisual Development
Puss in BootsVisual Development2021Wish DragonHot Towel Waiter / Nomani Retailer (voice)Movie
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