Actor

Chris Appelhans

Contemporaryb. 1980AdventureFantasyAnimationComedy

World Builder

Also directed 3 films ↗Also wrote 5 screenplays ↗

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Known For

1 acting credits

as Hot Towel Waiter / Nomani Retailer (voice)

Wish Dragon

as Hot Towel Waiter / Nomani Retailer (voice)

2021

Wish Dragon

Filmography

2021Wish DragonHot Towel Waiter / Nomani Retailer (voice)7.8

About

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.

As Director

Full director page ↗

2021Wish Dragon 2025KPop Demon Hunters —Untitled KPop Demon Hunters Sequel

As Screenwriter

Full writer page ↗

2021Wish Dragon 2025KPop Demon Hunters —Untitled KPop Demon Hunters Sequel —Wish Dragon 2 —Untitled Lord Farquaad Movie

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