Travis Knight

Born: 1973-09-13

Birthplace: Hillsboro, Oregon, USA

Biography

Travis Andrew Knight (born September 13, 1973) is an American animator, producer, director, actor, and former rapper. The son of Nike co-founder Phil Knight has worked as the lead animator and current CEO for the stop-motion animation studio Laika, including directing the company's films Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) and the upcoming Wildwood (2025). He also directed the live-action films Bumblebee (2018) and the upcoming Masters of the Universe (2026). Knight received three nominations for the Academy Awards.

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Known For

Masters of the Universe
Coraline
Bumblebee
ParaNorman
The Boxtrolls
Kubo and the Two Strings
Wildwood
Missing Link
Claydream
ParaNorman: The Thrifting

Top Movie Credits

Coraline Animation
Bumblebee Director
ParaNorman Animation
The Boxtrolls Animation
Wildwood Producer
Claydream Self (archive footage)