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Like so many others who graduated from that school, Burton's first job was as an animator for Disney.<br/><br/>His early film career was fueled by almost unbelievable good luck, but\nit's his talent and originality that have kept him at the top of the\nHollywood tree. He worked on such films as <a class=\"ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity\" href=\"/title/tt0082406/\">The Fox and the Hound (1981)</a> and <a class=\"ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity\" href=\"/title/tt0088814/\">The Black Cauldron (1985)</a>, but had some creative differences with his colleagues. Nevertheless, Disney recognized his talent, and gave him the green light to make <a class=\"ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity\" href=\"/title/tt0084868/\">Vincent (1982)</a>, an animated short about a boy who wanted to be just like <a class=\"ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity\" href=\"/name/nm0001637/\">Vincent Price</a>. Narrated by Price himself, the short was a critical success and won several awards. Burton made a few other short films, including his first live-action film, <a class=\"ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity\" href=\"/title/tt0087291/\">Frankenweenie (1984)</a>. A half-hour long twist on the tale of Frankenstein, it was deemed inappropriate for children and wasn't released. But actor <a class=\"ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity\" href=\"/name/nm0000607/\">Paul Reubens</a> (aka Pee-Wee Herman) saw <a class=\"ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity\" href=\"/title/tt0087291/\">Frankenweenie (1984)</a>, and believed that Burton would be the right man to direct him in his first full-length feature film, <a class=\"ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity\" href=\"/title/tt0089791/\">Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985)</a>. The film was a surprise success, and Burton instantly became popular. However, many of the scripts that were offered to him after this were essentially just spin-offs of the film, and Burton wanted to do something new.<br/><br/>For three years, he made no more films, until he was presented with the script for <a class=\"ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity\" href=\"/title/tt0094721/\">Beetlejuice (1988)</a>. The script was wild and wasn't really about anything, but was filled with such artistic and quirky opportunities, Burton couldn't say no. <a class=\"ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity\" href=\"/title/tt0094721/\">Beetlejuice (1988)</a> was another big hit, and Burton's name in Hollywood was solidified. It was also his first film with actor <a class=\"ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity\" href=\"/name/nm0000474/\">Michael Keaton</a>. Warner Bros. then entrusted him with <a class=\"ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity\" href=\"/title/tt0096895/\">Batman (1989)</a>, a film based on the immensely popular comic book series of the same name. Starring <a class=\"ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity\" href=\"/name/nm0000474/\">Michael Keaton</a> and <a class=\"ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity\" href=\"/name/nm0000197/\">Jack Nicholson</a>, the film was the most financially successful film of the year and Burton's biggest box-office hit to date. Due to the fantastic success of his first three films, he was given the green light to make his next film, any kind of film he wanted. That film was <a class=\"ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity\" href=\"/title/tt0099487/\">Edward Scissorhands (1990)</a>, one of his most emotional, esteemed and artistic films to date. <a class=\"ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity\" href=\"/title/tt0099487/\">Edward Scissorhands (1990)</a> was also Burton's first film with actor <a class=\"ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity\" href=\"/name/nm0000136/\">Johnny Depp</a>. Burton's next film was <a class=\"ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity\" href=\"/title/tt0103776/\">Batman Returns (1992)</a>, and was darker and quirkier than the first one, and, while by no means a financial flop, many people felt somewhat disappointed by it. While working on <a class=\"ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity\" href=\"/title/tt0103776/\">Batman Returns (1992)</a>, he also produced the popular <a class=\"ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity\" href=\"/title/tt0107688/\">The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)</a>, directed by former fellow Disney Animator <a class=\"ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity\" href=\"/name/nm0783139/\">Henry Selick</a>. Burton reunited with <a class=\"ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity\" href=\"/name/nm0000136/\">Johnny Depp</a> on the film <a class=\"ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity\" href=\"/title/tt0109707/\">Ed Wood (1994)</a>, a film showered with critical acclaim, <a class=\"ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity\" href=\"/name/nm0001445/\">Martin Landau</a> won an academy award for his performance in it, and it is very popular now, but flopped during its initial release. Burton's subsequent film, <a class=\"ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity\" href=\"/title/tt0116996/\">Mars Attacks! (1996)</a>, had much more vibrant colors than his other films. Despite being directed by Burton and featuring all-star actors including <a class=\"ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity\" href=\"/name/nm0000197/\">Jack Nicholson</a>, <a class=\"ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity\" href=\"/name/nm0000335/\">Glenn Close</a>, <a class=\"ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity\" href=\"/name/nm0000112/\">Pierce Brosnan</a> and <a class=\"ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity\" href=\"/name/nm0000150/\">Michael J. Fox</a>, it received mediocre reviews and wasn't immensely popular at the box office, either.<br/><br/>Burton returned to his darker and more artistic form with the film <a class=\"ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity\" href=\"/title/tt0162661/\">Sleepy Hollow (1999)</a>, starring <a class=\"ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity\" href=\"/name/nm0000136/\">Johnny Depp</a>, <a class=\"ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity\" href=\"/name/nm0000207/\">Christina Ricci</a> and <a class=\"ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity\" href=\"/name/nm0000680/\">Casper Van Dien</a>. The film was praised for its art direction and was financially successful, redeeming Burton of the disappointment many had felt by <a class=\"ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity\" href=\"/title/tt0116996/\">Mars Attacks! (1996)</a>. His next film was <a class=\"ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity\" href=\"/title/tt0133152/\">Planet of the Apes (2001)</a>, a remake of the classic of the same name. The film was panned by many critics but was still financially successful. While on the set of <a class=\"ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity\" href=\"/title/tt0133152/\">Planet of the Apes (2001)</a>, Burton met <a class=\"ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity\" href=\"/name/nm0000307/\">Helena Bonham Carter</a>, with whom he has two children. 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