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Travis Knight

American animator, producer, director, and former rapper

  • Fame63.0
  • Momentum10.0
  • Directors rank#201
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  • Fame63.0
  • Momentum10.0
  • Directors rank#201
  • Wikipedia154.9K
Born 1973 · age 53United States
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  • Age
    53
    Born 1973
  • Known for
    Masters of the Universe
    2026
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Updated 2026-07-14

Travis Andrew Knight is an American filmmaker, animator, and former rapper. The son of the Nike co-founder Phil Knight, he has worked as the lead animator and current CEO for the stop-motion animation studio Laika, including directing the company's films Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) and the upcoming Wildwood (2026). He also directed the live-action films Bumblebee (2018) and Masters of the Universe (2026). Knight received three nominations for the Academy Awards.

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63.0
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Momentum10.0
Historical23.0
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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