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

Chris Appelhans was born on April 28, 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).

Art Department

TwixtTwixt(2011)
City of EmberCity of Ember(2008)

Thanks

On My MindOn My Mind(2018)
EggplantEggplant(2015)

Self

The OscarsThe Oscars(2026)as Self - Winner
Made in HollywoodMade in Hollywood(2005)as Self
On with Kara SwisherOn with Kara Swisher(2022)as Self
53rd Annual Annie Awards(2026)as Self - Presenter and Winner
83rd Golden Globe Awards83rd Golden Globe Awards(2026)as Self - Recipient

Known for

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Chris Appelhans, Maggie Kang, and Michelle Wong at an event for The Oscars (2026)Chris Appelhans, Michelle Wong, and Maggie Kang at an event for The Oscars (2026)Chris Appelhans, Michelle Wong, and Maggie Kang at an event for The Oscars (2026)Chris Appelhans, Maggie Kang, and Michelle Wong at an event for The Oscars (2026)Chris Appelhans, Maggie Kang, and Michelle Wong at an event for The Oscars (2026)Chris Appelhans, Michelle Wong, and Maggie Kang at an event for The Oscars (2026)