An American film director, producer, and animator, he is best known for his work with Laika, an animation studio. He began his career as an animator on films like "Coraline" and "ParaNorman." He made his directorial debut with the critically acclaimed stop-motion film "Kubo and the Two Strings" in 2016, which earned two Academy Award nominations. He later directed the live-action film "Bumblebee" in 2018, part of the Transformers franchise, showcasing his versatility across mediums.