Early Life and Education of Tim Burton: A Complete Timeline
An overview of the childhood and early education of Tim Burton, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Tim Burton is an American filmmaker and artist, known for his gothic horror and dark fantasy films, which popularized Goth culture in American cinema. He's received numerous accolades, including an Emmy Award and nominations for Academy Awards, Golden Globe Award, and BAFTA Awards. Burton was honored with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice International Film Festival in 2007 and received the Order of Arts and Letters by the Culture Minister of France in 2010.
August 25, 1958: Birth of Tim Burton
On August 25, 1958, Timothy Walter Burton, the American filmmaker and artist known for his gothic horror and dark fantasy films, was born.
1958: Beginning of "Surviving Burbank" phase
From 1958 Tim Burton's younger years
1976: Attended California Institute of the Arts
In 1976, after graduating from Burbank High School, Tim Burton attended the California Institute of the Arts in Valencia, Santa Clarita, to study character animation.
1976: End of "Surviving Burbank" phase
Until 1976 Tim Burton's younger years
1977: Beginning of "Beautifying Burbank" phase
From 1977 Tim Burton with CalArts and Walt Disney
1979: End of studies at California Institute of the Arts
In 1979, Tim Burton ended his studies at the California Institute of the Arts.
1984: End of "Beautifying Burbank" phase
Until 1984 Tim Burton with CalArts and Walt Disney
1991: Divorce from Lena Gieseke
In 1991, Tim Burton's marriage to Lena Gieseke, a German-born artist, ended after four years.
1992: Relationship with Lisa Marie
In 1992, Tim Burton started his relationship with model and actress Lisa Marie; she acted in the films he made during their relationship from 1992 to 2001.
2001: End of Relationship with Lisa Marie
In 2001, Tim Burton ended his relationship with Lisa Marie.
2003: Birth of Son
In 2003, Tim Burton and Helena Bonham Carter had a son.
2005: Lisa Marie's Auction of Burton's Belongings
In 2005, Lisa Marie held an auction of personal belongings that Tim Burton had left behind, much to his dismay.
2007: Birth of Daughter
In 2007, Tim Burton and Helena Bonham Carter had a daughter.
December 2014: Breakup with Helena Bonham Carter
In December 2014, it was announced that Tim Burton and Helena Bonham Carter had broken up amicably earlier that year.
October 2022: Meeting with Monica Bellucci
In October 2022, Tim Burton met Monica Bellucci at the Lyon's Lumière Film Festival.
February 2023: Relationship with Monica Bellucci Reported
In February 2023, Tim Burton's relationship with Italian actress and model Monica Bellucci was reported.
June 2023: Bellucci Publicly Speaks About Relationship
In June 2023, Monica Bellucci first spoke publicly about her relationship with Tim Burton.
September 2023: Reported Marriage to Bonham Carter
In September 2023, The Independent reported that Tim Burton and Helena Bonham Carter had indeed been married for years before their separation.
September 2025: End of Relationship with Bellucci
In September 2025, Tim Burton's relationship with Monica Bellucci ended.
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