Known for

Directing

Born

Apr 28, 1980 (46 years old)

Place of birth

Firth, Idaho, USA

Chris Appelhans

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.

Titles

Coraline

Movie • 2009

KPop Demon Hunters

Movie • 2025

Puss in Boots

Movie • 2011

Monster House

Movie • 2006

The Princess and the Frog

Movie • 2009

Fantastic Mr. Fox

Movie • 2009

The Oscars

Series • 1953

Rise of the Guardians

Movie • 2012

Wish Dragon

Movie • 2021

City of Ember

Movie • 2008