Actor

Michael Dougherty

Writing

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Movies: 30Series: 4Crew credits: 21

TMDB ID: 11012

IMDb ID: nm1002424

Known for: Writing

Born: October 28, 1974

Age: 51

Place of birth: Columbus, Ohio, USA

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1994 - 2024

Years active: 31

Average TMDB rating: 6.68

Wikidata: Q771590

Other jobs

Director (7)Writer (7)Screenplay (4)Story (2)Consulting Producer (1)

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Biography

Michael Patrick Dougherty (born October 28, 1974) is an American writer, director, animator, and producer known for his work in a variety of genre films, both big and small. Beginning his career as an animator and illustrator, Dougherty’s animated work was featured on MTV, Nickelodeon, and a line of "twisted" greeting cards published by NobleWorks. He then co-wrote the blockbuster films X2 and Superman Returns before making his directorial debut with the horror comedy Trick ‘r Treat (2009). Dougherty then directed and co-wrote the holiday horror comedy Krampus (2015). Dougherty co-wrote and directed the blockbuster Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) and co-wrote the story for its sequel, Godzilla vs. Kong (2021). Collectively, Dougherty's work has grossed over two billion dollars at the box office.