Chris Appelhans
Profile info
Known forDirecting
GenderMale
Birthday28 April 1980 (46 years old)
Place of birthFirth, Idaho, USA
Known credits12
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.
KPop Demon Hunters
2025 · Director
KPop Demon Hunters
2025 · Screenplay
Wish Dragon
2021 · Hot Towel Waiter / Nomani Retailer (voice)
Wish Dragon
2021 · Director
Wish Dragon
2021 · Writer
Rise of the Guardians
2012 · Art Department Manager
Rise of the Guardians
2012 · Additional Writing
Rise of the Guardians
2012 · Character Designer
Puss in Boots
2011 · Visual Development
The Princess and the Frog
2009 · Visual Development
Fantastic Mr. Fox
2009 · Art Department Manager
Coraline
2009 · Art Department Manager
City of Ember
2008 · Conceptual Design
Monster House
2006 · Conceptual Design
The Oscars
1953 · Self
Untitled KPop Demon Hunters Sequel
Writer
Untitled KPop Demon Hunters Sequel
Director
Wish Dragon 2
Writer
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