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Michael Dougherty(II)

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Michael Dougherty at an event for Trick 'r Treat (2007)
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Michael Patrick Dougherty is a writer, director, animator, and producer known for his work in a variety of genre films, both big and small. Beginning his career as an animator and illustrator, Dougherty's animated work was featured on MTV, Nickelodeon, and a line of twisted greeting cards published by NobleWorks. He then co-wrote the blockbusters X-Men 2 and Superman Returns before making his directorial debut with the classic horror comedy, Trick 'r Treat (2009), starring Anna Paquin, Dylan Baker, and Brian Cox. Trick 'r Treat has since become a perennial favorite that has spawned a growing line of toys, comics, theme park attractions, and Halloween decor, and a sequel is in development with Legendary Pictures. Dougherty later set his sights on Christmas, which resulted in Krampus (2015), a holiday horror comedy starring Toni Collette, Adam Scott, David Koechner, and Allison Tolman. Much like Trick 'r Treat, Krampus has become an annual holiday classic. Most recently, Dougherty co-wrote and directed the blockbuster Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) starring Millie Bobby Brown, Vera Farmiga, and Ken Watanabe, and co-wrote the story for its sequel, Godzilla vs. Kong (2021), starring Brian Tyree Henry, Rebecca Hall, and Alexander Skaarsgaard. Collectively, Dougherty's work has grossed over 2 billion dollars at the box office.
BornOctober 28, 1974
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Michael Dougherty in Krampus (2015)
Brian Cox and Michael Dougherty in Trick 'r Treat (2007)
Dan Harris and Michael Dougherty in Superman Returns (2006)
Vera Farmiga, Michael Dougherty, Thomas Middleditch, Millie Bobby Brown, and O'Shea Jackson Jr. at an event for Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019)
Michael Dougherty and Moneca Delain at an event for Trick 'r Treat (2007)
Michael Dougherty and Moneca Delain at an event for Trick 'r Treat (2007)
Michael Dougherty and Moneca Delain at an event for Trick 'r Treat (2007)
Michael Dougherty and Moneca Delain at an event for Trick 'r Treat (2007)
Michael Dougherty, Isabelle Deluce, and Alberto Ghisi at an event for Krypto the Superdog (2005)
Michael Dougherty, Isabelle Deluce, and Alberto Ghisi at an event for Krypto the Superdog (2005)
Michael Dougherty, Isabelle Deluce, Alberto Ghisi, and Samm Todd at an event for Krypto the Superdog (2005)
Michael Dougherty, Isabelle Deluce, Alberto Ghisi, and Samm Todd at an event for Krypto the Superdog (2005)

Known for

Quinn Lord in Trick 'r Treat (2007)
Trick 'r Treat
6.7
  • Writer
  • 2007
Luke Hawker in Krampus (2015)
Krampus
6.2
  • Writer
  • 2015
Brandon Routh in Superman Returns (2006)
Superman Returns
6.1
  • Writer
  • 2006
Famke Janssen, Halle Berry, Alan Cumming, Anna Paquin, Ian McKellen, Shawn Ashmore, Hugh Jackman, and Aaron Stanford in X2: X-Men United (2003)
X2: X-Men United
7.4
  • Writer
  • 2003

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Writer

  • Hellraiser
    • In Development
  • Trick 'r Treat 2
    • In Development
  • Joseph Yarger and Griffin Parker in The Son Becomes the Father (2021)
    The Son Becomes the Father
  • Shun Oguri in Godzilla vs. Kong (2021)
    Godzilla vs. Kong
  • Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019)
    Godzilla: King of the Monsters
  • Nicholas Hoult, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Oscar Isaac, Evan Peters, Olivia Munn, Jennifer Lawrence, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Alexandra Shipp, Sophie Turner, Tye Sheridan, and Ben Hardy in X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)
    X-Men: Apocalypse
  • Luke Hawker in Krampus (2015)
    Krampus
  • Trick 'r Treat: Father's Day (2012)
    Trick 'r Treat: Father's Day
  • Trick 'r Treat: Making Friends (2011)
    Trick 'r Treat: Making Friends
  • Quinn Lord in Trick 'r Treat (2007)
    Trick 'r Treat
  • Brandon Routh in Superman Returns (2006)
    Superman Returns
  • Kate Mara and Lillith Fields in Urban Legends: Bloody Mary (2005)
    Urban Legends: Bloody Mary
  • Deadtime Stories (2003)
    Deadtime Stories
  • Famke Janssen, Halle Berry, Alan Cumming, Anna Paquin, Ian McKellen, Shawn Ashmore, Hugh Jackman, and Aaron Stanford in X2: X-Men United (2003)
    X2: X-Men United
  • Season's Greetings (1996)
    Season's Greetings

Director

  • Trick 'r Treat 2
    • In Development
  • Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019)
    Godzilla: King of the Monsters
  • Luke Hawker in Krampus (2015)
    Krampus
  • Trick 'r Treat: Making Friends (2011)
    Trick 'r Treat: Making Friends
  • Quinn Lord in Trick 'r Treat (2007)
    Trick 'r Treat
  • Deadtime Stories (2003)
    Deadtime Stories
  • Cartoon Sushi (1997)
    Cartoon Sushi
    • (segment Season's Greetings)
  • Season's Greetings (1996)
    Season's Greetings

Actor

  • Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019)
    Godzilla: King of the Monsters
    • (uncredited)
  • Brandon Routh in Superman Returns (2006)
    Superman Returns
    • (uncredited)
  • The Big Empty (2005)
    The Big Empty
  • 30-Second Bunny Theatre (2004)
    30-Second Bunny Theatre
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Godzilla Vs. the MonsterVerse
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Godzilla Vs. the MonsterVerse
Godzilla vs. Kong
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'Godzilla' vs. the Avengers
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'Godzilla' vs. the Avengers

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    • mikedougherty.com
    • October 28, 1974
    • Columbus, Ohio, USA
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  • Other works
    Writing 12 issues of "Ultimate X-Men" with X2 director 'Bryan Singer' and X2 co-scribe Dan Harris for Marvel Comics.

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    His mother is Vietnamese. His father has Irish, English, German, and Hungarian ancestry.

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