Best known for her marriage to an American director Tim Burton, Lena Gieseke is a German artist widely celebrated for her special visual effects in different films and television series.
The young photographer born on September 12, 1965, in Bremen, Germany, is known for his involvement as a 3D artist in ‘1½ Knights – in Search of the Ravishing Princess Herzelinde’ in 2008.
The name Tim Burton may not be new to most people, especially those who enjoy dark, gothic, quirky horror and fantasy films like the adventure film, Alice in Wonderland. But little or nothing is known about his former wife Lena. Here are 6 fast facts you need to know about the super talented German entertainer.
1. Lena is a dedicated photographer
Her love for photography forced her parents to send her to the German school in Athens where she learned everything and mastered the arts and enjoyed the pleasure of knowing facts about ancient Greek gods and goddesses, temple sculptures and many others that relate to creative art.
Lena also attended the California Institute of Arts (CalArts) where she studied fine arts and photography extensively. She then moved to Lena Wimbledon College and Goldsmith College London in order to fully prepare for her future career in visual effects.
2. She met Tim after college in 1989
Lena Gieseke quickly got into business immediately after graduating from CalArts. She received an invitation to take pictures of Tim Burton’s American superhero film “Batmen” which starred great American actors like Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger, Pat Hingle, Billy Dee Williams, Jack Palance and Robert Wuhl. Upon meeting her, Tim fell in love, proposed to Lena, and officially married her on February 24, 1989. Unfortunately, their marriage was short-lived as they divorced in 1991 after two years, thanks to Burton’s complicated personality. . Lena Gieseke found out he was dating another woman Lisa Marie, an ex-California stripper.
Looking briefly at the personality of Tim Burton, he is a renowned animator, director, producer, artist and writer. Initially, his bizarre drawings which are often inspired by horror films alienated his peers from him mainly because his paintings of bones, worms and skeletons were not at that time considered a work of art. Tim was born in Burbank, California on August 25, 1958. He is the son of former minor league baseball player William “Bill” Burton and Jean Burton (née Erickson), known as the owner of a cat themed gifts. He was known at home and at school as someone who was very introspective and liked to paint while watching horror movies.
As a film producer, his excellent skills can be seen in films such as Sleepy Hollow, Planet of the Apes, Edward Scissorhands, Dark Shadows, and Alice in Wonderland. While still married to Lena, she played a good role in the production of one of the most famous cinematographic works “Edward Scissorhands” produced in 1990.
3. She served as an animation modeler for various movies.
The renowned entertainer has served as the model for most interesting TV movies like the 2009 epic American sci-fi disaster movie “2012” which was directed and produced by Roland Emmerich, a German director. The films also starred actors such as John Cusack, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Oliver Platt, Thandie Newton, Danny Glover, and Woody Harrelson. She has also worked on visual effects for films like Westflug – Entführung Aus Liebe, Onze d’Otto, Hotel Lux, Immortals, Die Jahrhundertlawine, Vicky and the Treasure of the Gods, and When Santa Fell to Earth”. Lena was also a 3D artist for Berlin ’36
4. Lena Gieseke Net worth and Salary
Although the beautiful artist has not yet been kind enough to come forward with facts about her financial situation, there is no evidence that Lena leads a quiet but luxurious life. Most of his earnings must come from his artistic work as a photographer, followed by his work on many films. Part of her fortune could also come from her share of her ex-husband’s post-divorce fortune. Tim Burton currently has a net worth of $140 million. However, Lena has over 10 visual effects credits in different movies and TV series.
5. Waist and body measurement
Looking at her, beautiful German-born artist Lena has a unique figure that perfectly matches her height. Her well-shaped body clearly proves that she is at her best to stay in shape for her career. She has black hair and brown eyes.
6. Lena avoids the media spotlight
Following her simple and well-maintained nature, Lena has clearly stayed away from social media activities. While she may have a personal social media platform, she has managed to keep it strictly to close friends and loved ones.