Travis Knight - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 13, 1974 |
|---|---|
| Age | 51 |
| Birthplace | Hillsboro, Oregon, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Travis Knight's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Animator and director, president and CEO of Laika, director of 'Kubo and the Two Strings' and 'Bumblebee' |
Intro
Travis Knight is an American animator, film director, and producer best known for his work as the president and CEO of Laika, the acclaimed stop-motion animation studio behind films like 'Coraline' and 'Kubo and the Two Strings.' He is also recognized for directing the live-action film 'Bumblebee' (2018) within the Transformers franchise.
Early Life & Background
Travis Knight is the son of Phil Knight, co-founder of Nike, Inc. He attended Portland State University before embarking on his career in animation, initially working as a rapper under the stage name 'Chilly Tee' before joining Laika Studios.
Career Highlights
- Served as lead animator and producer for Laika's 'Coraline' (2009), 'ParaNorman' (2012), and 'The Boxtrolls' (2014)
- Directed and produced the Oscar-nominated animated film 'Kubo and the Two Strings' (2016)
- Directed 'Bumblebee' (2018), a critical success in the Transformers franchise
- Appointed president and CEO of Laika
Trivia
- Travis Knight began his entertainment career as a rapper known as 'Chilly Tee' before working in animation.
- He is the son of Phil Knight, co-founder of Nike, Inc.
FAQs
People also ask
Travis Knight is 51 years old.
Travis Knight was born the 13 September 1974.
Hillsboro, Oregon, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About September 13th, 1974, in brief:
- Historical events: The American detective drama series 'The Rockford Files' premiered on NBC on September 13, 1974. The show starred James Garner as private investigator Jim Rockford and ran for six seasons until 1980.
- Day of the week: September 13th, 1974 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: I Shot The Sheriff by Eric Clapton
- #1 UK song: Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas
- Popular movie: Young Frankenstein directed by Mel Brooks
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