Chris Appelhans
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Chris Appelhans

Apr 28, 1980 - Firth, Idaho, USA

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.

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Movie2021Wish DragonHot Towel Waiter / Nomani Retailer (voice)
TV Show1953The OscarsSelf1

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Movie2021Wish DragonDirectorDirecting
Movie2021Wish DragonWriterWriting
Movie2009CoralineArt Department ManagerArt
Movie2009The Princess and the FrogVisual DevelopmentVisual Effects
Movie2012Rise of the GuardiansArt Department ManagerArt
Movie2006Monster HouseConceptual DesignArt
Movie2008City of EmberConceptual DesignArt
Movie2009Fantastic Mr. FoxArt Department ManagerArt
Movie2011Puss in BootsVisual DevelopmentVisual Effects
Movie2025KPop Demon HuntersDirectorDirecting
Movie2012Rise of the GuardiansAdditional WritingCrew
Movie2012Rise of the GuardiansCharacter DesignerVisual Effects
Movie2025KPop Demon HuntersScreenplayWriting
MovieN/AUntitled KPop Demon Hunters SequelWriterWriting
MovieN/AUntitled KPop Demon Hunters SequelDirectorDirecting
MovieN/AWish Dragon 2WriterWriting
MovieN/AUntitled Lord Farquaad MovieWriterWriting