Chris Appelhans
Chris Appelhans (born April 28, 1980) is an American illustrator, production designer, and director known for writing/directing Sony Pictures Animation's Wish Dragon (2021) and co-directing KPop Demon Hunters (2025). He started as a concept artist for films like Monster House, The Princess and the Frog, and Coraline, earning an Annie Award nomination for Coraline, and has illustrated children's books like A Greyhound, a Groundhog. He studied at Art Center College of Design and resides in Los Angeles with his wife, author Maurene Goo. Their son was born in 2020.
- Title: Chris Appelhans
- Popularity: 1.0515
- Known For: Directing
- Birthday: 1980-04-28
- Place of Birth: Idaho, USA
- Homepage: https://www.sonypicturesanimation.com/our-team/filmmakers/chris-appelhans
- Also Known As: Christopher Appelhans
