Henry Selick Biography

Charles Henry Selick Jr. is an American stop motion director, producer, and writer who is best known for directing the stop-motion animation films The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), James and the Giant Peach (1996), Coraline (2009), and his upcoming stop-motion film Wendell and Wild (2022) with Jordan Peele and Keegan-Michael Key.

He studied at the Program in Experimental Animation at California Institute of the Arts, under the guidance of Jules Engel. Selick is also known for his collaborations with voice actor and artist Joe Ranft.

Henry Selick Age

Henry is 68 years old as of 2021. Selick was born 30 November 1952, in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, United States. Henry celebrates his birthday every 30 of November every year.

Henry Selick Height and Weight

Henry stands at an average height of 6 feet 3 inches(1.91 meters) tall and he weighs 115 lbs (60 kilograms). He has brown hair and brown eyes. His other body measurements are not available.

Henry Selick Education

He graduated from Rumson-Fair Haven High School in 1970. After studying science at Rutgers University in New Brunswick and art at Syracuse University and Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London, Selick eventually enrolled at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) to study animation. His two student films there, Phases and Tube Tales were nominated for Student Academy Awards.

Henry Selick Family, Parents, and Siblings

Henry was born and raised in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. He is the son of Melanie and Charles H. Selick.

Henry Selick Wife and Children

Henry is a married man. He was previously married to  Alexandra Glay. The two got married in 1995 and divorced in 2010. Henry then got married to  Heather Selick. Selick has two children named George Selick, and Harry Selick.

Henry Selick Salary

Details pertaining to his annual earnings are currently unavailable. This information is however currently under review and will soon be updated.

Henry Selick Net Worth

Selick has an estimated net worth of $4 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a stop motion director, producer, and writer. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Henry Selick Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Henry

Henry Selick Wiki

• Full Names: Charles Henry Selick Jr.
• Popular As: Henry Selick
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Actor
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity:  white
• Religion: Not Known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Henry Selick Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 68 years old as of 2021
• Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
• Date of Birth: 30 November 1952
• Place of Birth: Glen Ridge, New Jersey, United States
• Birthday: November 30

Henry Selick Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Not Available
• Height / How Tall?: 1.92 m
• Weight: 60 kg
• Eye Color: Brown
• Hair Color: Brown
• Shoe Size: Not Available
• Dress Size: Not Available
• Biceps Size: Not Available
• Waist Size: Not Available
• Chest Size: Not Available

Henry Selick Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Charles Selick
• Mother: Melanie Selick
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
• Marital Status: Married
• Dating /Wife: Heather Selick
• Children: George Selick, Harry Selick

Henry Selick Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $4 million
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: Actor

Henry Selick Career

Disney

After his academic studies, he went to work for Walt Disney Studios as an “in-betweener” and animator trainee on such films as Pete’s Dragon and The Small One. He became a full-fledged animator under Glen Keane on The Fox and the Hound. During his time at Disney, he met and worked around the likes of Rick Heinrichs, Jorgen Klubien, Brad Bird, John Musker, Dan Haskett, Sue and Bill Kroyer, Ed Gombert, Andy Gaskill, and Tim Burton, the latter of which he worked on later on the films The Nightmare Before Christmas and James and the Giant Peach. Years later, he claimed he learned a lot to improve his drawing, animation, and storytelling skills from Disney legend Eric Larson.

Selick’s third feature was Monkeybone, a live-action/stop-motion adaptation of an underground comic. The film was a flop both commercially and critically.

Coraline (2009)

Selick’s first feature with LAIKA was Coraline, based on the novel Coraline by acclaimed author Neil Gaiman, and released in 2009. It was the first stereoscopic stop-motion animated film. The film received generally positive reviews from critics. Coraline was nominated for an Academy Award, a BAFTA, and a Golden Globe, all for Best Animated Feature.

Working with Pixar and presenting work

Selick left Laika in 2009. In 2010, Selick joined with Pixar and The Walt Disney Company in a long-term contract to exclusively produce stop-motion films. This not only returned Selick to his original roots but also reunited Selick with numerous former friends and co-animators. His new studio, called Cinderbiter Productions, was self-described as “a new stop motion company whose mandate is to make great, scary films for young ‘uns with a small, tight-knit crew who watch each other’s backs.”

Selick and Cinderbiter’s first film under this deal, a project called ShadeMaker, was set to be released on October 4, 2013. In 2011, The Shadow King was green-lit for production. In August 2012, it was reported that, after spending a reported $50 million, Walt Disney Pictures canceled the project, due to “a creative and scheduling standpoint, the pic wasn’t where it needed to be to meet its planned release date.” Selick now had the option to shop the project for another studio.

On April 28, 2012, it was announced that Disney had optioned the rights for Neil Gaiman’s novel The Graveyard Book. Later that same day, it was announced that Selick would direct the film after work was completed on ShadeMaker. It is currently unknown if the adaptation will be live-action or stop motion. After the studio and Selick parted ways over scheduling and development, it was announced in January 2013 that Ron Howard would direct the film.

In February 2013, it was reported in a press release by Selick that K5 International would be handling sales at the European Film Market. It is unknown when the film will actually be released. In August 2016, a rep for Selick said the film is “in turnaround again” while Selick is continuing work on his other two projects: A Tale Dark and Grimm, and Wendell and Wild.

On October 16, 2013, Selick announced a live-action adaptation of Adam Gidwitz’s children’s novel A Tale Dark and Grimm. On November 3, 2015, it was reported that Selick is developing Wendell and Wild, a new stop-motion feature with Jordan Peele and Keegan-Michael Key based on an original story by Selick. In 2018, the film was picked up by Netflix. In June 2017, Selick was reported to direct the pilot and subsequent episodes of a Little Nightmares TV adaptation produced by the Russo brothers. The release date of this adaptation was not revealed.

Frequently Asked Questions About Henry Selick

Who is Henry?

Charles Henry Selick Jr. is an American stop motion director, producer, and writer who is best known for directing the stop-motion animation films The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), James and the Giant Peach (1996), Coraline (2009), and his upcoming stop-motion film Wendell and Wild (2022) with Jordan Peele and Keegan-Michael Key.

How old is Henry?

Selick was born 30 November 1952, in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, United States. Henry celebrates his birthday every 30 of November every year.

How tall is Henry?

Henry stands at an average height of 6 feet 3 inches(1.91 meters) tall and he weighs 115 lbs (60 kilograms).

Is Henry married?

Henry is a married man. He was previously married to  Alexandra Glay. The two got married in 1995 and divorced in 2010. Henry then got married to  Heather Selick. Selick has two children named George Selick, and Harry Selick.

How much is Henry worth?

Selick has an estimated net worth of $4 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a stop motion director, producer, and writer. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

How much does Henry make?

Details pertaining to his annual earnings are currently unavailable. This information is however currently under review and will soon be updated.

Where does Henry live?

Because of security reasons, Henry has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of his house.

Is Henry dead or alive?

Henry is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Henry Now?

To get his latest updates, visit his official social media accounts listed below.

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