Jon Klassen
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- November 29, 1981 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
- Active Years
- 2005–2023 (19 Years)
- Total Credits
- 16 credits in database
Biography
Jon Klassen is a Canadian writer, illustrator, and animator born on November 29, 1981. His professional credits include work as a writer, director, actor, creator, executive producer, art designer, and production illustrator. His filmography and television contributions include Shape Island, I Want My Hat Back, The Skull, An Eye for Annai, The Miser, This Is Not My Hat, Extra Yarn, and We Found a Hat. He also contributed to the art departments for City of Ember, Kung Fu Panda 2, and Coraline. In 2012, he authored the picture book This Is Not My Hat, which received the Caldecott Medal and the Kate Greenaway Medal. He has 10 known credits listed within his professional portfolio.
Career overview
Jon Klassen is a Canadian writer, illustrator, and animator born on November 29, 1981. His professional credits span a variety of roles including director, actor, creator, executive producer, art designer, and production illustrator. Throughout his career, he has contributed to numerous projects across film and television. His work includes titles such as Shape Island, I Want My Hat Back, The Skull, An Eye for Annai, The Miser, This Is Not My Hat, Extra Yarn, and We Found a Hat. Additionally, he has been credited for his work in the art department on the film City of Ember and is known for his involvement in productions such as Kung Fu Panda 2 and Coraline.
Klassen is widely recognized for his work in children's literature. His 2012 picture book, This Is Not My Hat, achieved significant acclaim, winning both the Caldecott Medal and the Kate Greenaway Medal. This book serves as a companion to his previous picture book. With a career that encompasses animation and writing, Klassen has established a diverse portfolio of work that has been documented across various film and television databases. As of his most recent records, he holds ten known credits in the industry.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
16 titles- Shape Island (2023) Executive Producer
- Shape Island (2023) Writer
- Shape Island (2023) Creator
- The Skull: A Tyrolean Folktale (2023) Writer
- The Skull: A Tyrolean Folktale (2023) Art Designer
- We Found a Hat (2018) Writer
- Extra Yarn (2014) Writer
- This Is Not My Hat (2014) Writer
- I Want My Hat Back (2013) as Deer (Voice)
- I Want My Hat Back (2013) Writer
- The Bathhouse (2013) Thanks
- Coraline (2009) Production Illustrator
- The Miser (2005) Director
- The Miser (2005) Writer
- An Eye for Annai (2005) Director
- An Eye for Annai (2005) Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jon Klassen best known for?
Jon Klassen is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Shape Island (2023), Shape Island (2023), Shape Island (2023), Coraline (2009).
When and where was Jon Klassen born?
Jon Klassen was born on November 29, 1981 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
How many credits does Jon Klassen have?
Jon Klassen has accumulated over 16 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2005 to 2023.
What is Jon Klassen's background in cinema and television?
Jon Klassen is a Canadian writer, illustrator, and animator born on November 29, 1981. His professional credits include work as a writer, director, actor, creator, executive producer, art designer, and production illustrator. His filmography and television contributions include Shape Island, I Want My Hat Back, The Sku...
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