Tim Burton Net Worth, Age, Height, Wife

Tim Burton has spent more than four decades building one of Hollywood’s most recognizable creative identities. Known for combining gothic fantasy, dark comedy, horror, animation, and eccentric characters, he has directed major films including Beetlejuice, Batman, Edward Scissorhands, Sleepy Hollow, Sweeney Todd, and Alice in Wonderland. Born in Burbank, California, on August 25, 1958, Burton is 68 years old in 2026. His net worth is estimated at approximately $100 million, largely reflecting his long career as a director, producer, writer, animator, and artist.

Tim Burton Net Worth Quick Bio

Category	Details
Full Name	Timothy Walter Burton
Born	August 25, 1958
Age	68 years old
Birthplace	Burbank, California, USA
Nationality	American
Profession	Film director, producer, screenwriter, animator, artist and filmmaker
Height	5 ft 11½ in (1.82 m)
Estimated Net Worth	Approximately $100 million
Education	Burbank High School; California Institute of the Arts
Specialization	Character animation
Early Career	Animation apprentice and artist at Walt Disney Productions
Breakthrough	Beetlejuice (1988)
Hollywood Breakthrough	Batman (1989)
Best Known Films	Beetlejuice, Batman, Edward Scissorhands, Batman Returns, Ed Wood, Sleepy Hollow, Big Fish, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Sweeney Todd, Alice in Wonderland, and Dumbo
Animation Work	The Nightmare Before Christmas, Corpse Bride, and Frankenweenie
Parents	William Reed Burton and Jean Rae Burton
Sibling	Daniel Burton
Former Wife	Lena Gieseke
Former Long-Term Partner	Helena Bonham Carter
Children	Billy Raymond Burton and Nell Burton
Career Start	Late 1970s
Years Active	1970s–present
Creative Style	Gothic, surreal, dark, whimsical and visually distinctive
Major Influences	Classic horror, fantasy, animation and Vincent Price
Frequent Collaborators	Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter and Danny Elfman
Artistic Interests	Drawing, painting, photography, animation and filmmaking
Awards & Recognition	Golden Globe recognition, Venice Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement and France’s Order of Arts and Letters
Personal Life	Known for maintaining a relatively private personal life
Current Status	Active filmmaker and artist
Legacy	One of Hollywood’s most recognizable visual filmmakers, known for creating a distinctive blend of gothic fantasy, dark comedy, horror and animation.

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A Tim Burton Timeline

Year	Milestone
1958	Born August 25, 1958, in Burbank, California.
1970s	Developed a strong interest in drawing, animation, fantasy, and horror.
Late 1970s	Studied character animation at the California Institute of the Arts.
1979	Began working with Walt Disney Productions as an animation apprentice.
1982	Directed the short film Vincent.
1984	Created the short film Frankenweenie.
1985	Made his feature-film directing debut with Pee-wee’s Big Adventure.
1988	Directed Beetlejuice, which became a major breakthrough.
1989	Directed Batman, turning him into a major Hollywood filmmaker.
1990	Released Edward Scissorhands, one of his signature films.
1992	Directed Batman Returns.
1993	The Nightmare Before Christmas was released, with Burton as producer and story creator.
1994	Directed Ed Wood.
1999	Directed Sleepy Hollow.
2001	Directed Planet of the Apes.
2005	Directed Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Corpse Bride.
2007	Directed Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
2010	Directed Alice in Wonderland, one of his biggest commercial successes.
2012	Directed Dark Shadows and Frankenweenie.
2014	Directed Big Eyes.
2019	Directed Disney’s Dumbo.
2020s	Continued working on film, television, and artistic projects.
2026	68 years old with an estimated $100 million net worth.

Tim Burton Family

Family Member	Details
Full Name	Timothy Walter Burton
Father	William Reed Burton
Mother	Jean Rae Burton
Sibling	Daniel Burton, younger brother
Former Wife	Lena Gieseke
Marriage	1989–1991
Former Partner	Helena Bonham Carter
Relationship	2001–2014
Son	Billy Raymond Burton
Daughter	Nell Burton
Children’s Mother	Helena Bonham Carter
Current Marital Status	Not married
Family Life	Generally keeps his personal and family life private.