Julie Taymor

Julie Taymor (born 1952) is an American theater and film director, costume designer, and puppeteer. She is widely known for directing the Broadway musical *The Lion King*, noted for its striking visual style and inventive use of masks and puppetry. Taymor has also directed feature films, including *Titus* and *Frida*, bringing a theatrical sensibility to cinema through bold design and imaginative staging. Working across stage and screen, she is recognized for integrating costume, movement, and puppetry into unified storytelling. Her career reflects a distinctive approach to adaptation and spectacle, blending classical sources with contemporary performance techniques.