Travis Knight
Directing
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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Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Travis Knight
Filmography
Acting (1)
2022
Claydreamas Self (archive footage)
6.8
Production & Directing (20)
2026
WildwoodDirector
2026
WildwoodProducer
2026
Masters of the UniverseDirector
7.1
2025
ParaNorman: The ThriftingProducer
7.6
2019
Missing LinkProducer
6.9
2018
BumblebeeDirector
6.7
2016
Kubo and the Two StringsDirector
7.6
2016
Kubo and the Two StringsProducer
7.6
2016
Kubo and the Two StringsAnimation
7.6
2014
The BoxtrollsProducer
6.7
2014
The BoxtrollsAnimation
6.7
2012
ParaNormanProducer
7.1
2012
ParaNormanAnimation
7.1
2009
CoralineAnimation
7.9
2004
Joe BlowCG Animator
6.0
2003
AnandaAnimation
10.0
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The Night GardenerDirector
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PiranesiDirector
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AtmosphereProducer
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AuditionProducer