Travis Knight
Travis Knight | |
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Knight in 2016 | |
| Born | September 13, 1973 |
| Alma mater | Portland State University |
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| Years active | 1990–present |
| Children | 2 |
| Father | Phil Knight |
| Relatives | William W. Knight (grandfather) |
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| Also known as | Chilly Tee |
| Genres | Hip hop |
Travis Andrew Knight (born September 13, 1973) is an American animator, producer, director, actor, 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 the upcoming Masters of the Universe (2026). Knight received three nominations for the Academy Awards.