Travis Knight

Quick Facts

Full Name	Travis Knight
Date Of Birth	Sep 13, 1973(1973-09-13)
Age	51
Birthplace	Hillsboro
Country	United States
Birth City	Hillsboro
Horoscope	Capricorn

Travis Knight Biography

Travis Knight is one of the most popular and richest Film Director who was born on September 13, 1973 in Hillsboro, Hillsboro, United States. Travis Andrew Knight (born September 13, 1973) is an American animator, producer, director, and former rapper who has worked as the lead animator for stop-motion animation studio Laika, and directed the films Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) and Bumblebee (2018).

In 2014, Shannon Tindle pitched to Knight a fantasy project based on samurais, which Knight, a fan of fantasy films, approved for development. The film was announced in December, 2014, as Kubo and the Two Strings, while Knight was revealed to be producing and directing the film, marking his directorial debut. The film was released in 2016. Along with Arianne Sutner, Knight was again nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Academy Awards, for Kubo and the Two Strings.

On March 2, 2017, Knight was revealed to be directing the live-action film Bumblebee, a reboot of the Transformers film series, marking Knight’s first time working on a live-action film, and his first time working in a film without acting as a producer. Knight, a fan of the G1 version of the franchise, used many elements from the G1 version in the film. Bumblebee was released in December 22, 2018, to a positive reception from both critics and Transformers fans, with many calling it the best film in the franchise.

Since 2005, Travis Knight has served as Laika’s vice president of animation. He was a producer and lead animator for Coraline (2009), ParaNorman (2012) and The Boxtrolls (2014). He also sits on the Laika board of directors. Along with Anthony Stacchi and Graham Annable, Knight was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Academy Awards, for The Boxtrolls.

Travis Knight Net Worth

Travis Knight is one of the richest Film Director from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Travis Knight 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In 1993, Knight released the album Get Off Mine. According to Knight, the record did not sell well and he disliked performing. According to Shocklee, “One of the reasons why it didn’t catch on was because it was one record that came out of nowhere, and rap is about building momentum.” However, Shocklee is proud of the album, saying, “this record still holds up. You can play it now and it doesn’t sound dated.”

By 2003, Phil Knight became a controlling shareholder in Will Vinton Studios, and Travis Knight was promoted to the board of directors, despite having no management experience himself. Following the departure of Vinton, the Knights began to reorganize the failing studio, which was rebranded as Laika.

He is the current president and CEO of Laika, along with serving on the board of directors of his father’s company, Nike, Inc., a position he assumed in 2015.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Travis Knight Dating?

According to our records, Travis Knight married to Donna Huyssoon. As of December 1, 2023, Travis Knight’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Travis Ranked on the list of most popular Film Director. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Travis Knight celebrates birthday on September 13 of every year.

Top Facts about Travis Knight

1. Travis Knight is an American animator, producer, director, and former rapper.
2. He was born on September 13, 1973, in Hillsboro, Oregon.
3. Knight is the CEO and President of Laika animation studio.
4. He directed the critically acclaimed film “Kubo and the Two Strings” (2016).
5. Knight has been nominated for two Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature.
6. Before his career in animation, he was a member of the rap group “The Cornbread Compton.”
7. His father Phil Knight co-founded Nike Inc., a renowned sportswear company.
8. Travis Knight started working at Laika as an animator in 1998.
9. He has also worked as a lead animator on several stop-motion films.
10. Knight’s passion for storytelling through animation began at a young age.
11. Note: The information provided is based on available sources and may not be exhaustive or up-to-date.

What is Travis Knight doing now?

Along with Anthony Stacchi and Graham Annable, Knight was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Academy Awards, for The Boxtrolls. He is the current president and CEO of Laika , along with serving on the board of directors of his father’s company, Nike, Inc., a position he assumed in 2015.

What has Travis Knight directed?

Films directed

Who owns Laika?

Travis Knight is a veteran animator and the son of Nike co-founder Phil Knight, who owns Laika. Travis Knight also serves on Nike’s board. Laika has made five critically acclaimed, stop-motion films.

Will Bumblebee get a sequel?

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts

How much is Phil Knight worth?

47.2 billion USD (2022)