Burton's films often feature themes of alienation, individuality, and the contrast between good and evil. Some of his most notable works include Beetlejuice (1988), Edward Scissorhands (1990), The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), Ed Wood (1994), Sleepy Hollow (1999), Big Fish (2003), Corpse Bride (2005), Sweeney Todd: Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007), Alice in Wonderland (2010), Dark Shadows (2012), Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016), and Dumbo (2019).
Burton has also directed music videos for artists such as The Killers, The Cure, and Danny Elfman. He has also produced a number of films, including The Nightmare Before Christmas, Frankenweenie (2012), and Beetlejuice 2 (TBA).
Burton is also an accomplished artist, and his work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world. He is best known for his drawings, paintings, and sculptures, which often feature the same dark and whimsical themes as his films.
Burton is a two-time Academy Award nominee, and he has won a Golden Globe Award, a BAFTA Award, and an Emmy Award. He was inducted into the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2019.