Chris Appelhans
Animation DepartmentDirectorWriter
- Born
- April 28, 1980
- Awards
- 11 wins, 18 nominations
Chris Appelhans was born on 28 April 1980 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, USA. He is a director and writer, known for KPop Demon Hunters (2025), Wish Dragon (2021) and Rise of the Guardians (2012).
Biography
Director
| KPop Demon Hunters 2(2029) |
KPop Demon Hunters: How It's Done(2025) |
KPop Demon Hunters: Golden(2025) |
KPop Demon Hunters(2025) |
Wish Dragon(2021) |
Writer
| KPop Demon Hunters 2(2029) |
KPop Demon Hunters(2025) |
Wish Dragon(2021) |
Rise of the Guardians(2012) |
Wish Dragon 2 |
Producer
Wish Dragon 2 |
Art Department
Twixt(2011) |
City of Ember(2008) |
Animation Department
Wonder Park(2019) |
The Angry Birds Movie(2016) |
Rise of the Guardians(2012) |
Puss in Boots(2011) |
The Princess and the Frog(2009) |
Thanks
On My Mind(2018) |
Eggplant(2015) |
Self
The Oscars(2026)as Self - Winner |
Made in Hollywood(2005)as Self |
On with Kara Swisher(2022)as Self |
| 53rd Annual Annie Awards(2026)as Self - Presenter and Winner |
83rd Golden Globe Awards(2026)as Self - Recipient |























