See full bio » Henry Selick is a film director, specializing in films with stop-motion animation. He has formal training as an animator. Selick was born in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, son of Charles H. Selick and Melanie Molan. He was mostly raised Rumson, New Jersey. As a child, Selick took up drawing as a hobby. He became fascinated with animation at a young age, ... Born: November 30, 1952 in in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, USA