Joe Ranft

Animator and voice actor at Pixar

Joe Ranft - Animator and voice actor at Pixar
Born

March 13th, 1960
65 years ago

Died

2005
20 years ago — 45 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An influential animator, screenwriter, and voice actor, contributed significantly to Pixar Animation Studios. Developed character ideas and storylines for multiple acclaimed films. Played a major role in the creation of 'Toy Story,' 'A Bug's Life,' and 'Monsters, Inc.' as a storyboard artist. Also lent voice to characters in various productions, including the memorable character of Heimlich in 'A Bug's Life.'

Contributed to 'Toy Story' as a storyboard artist

Voiced Heimlich in 'A Bug's Life'

Worked on 'Monsters, Inc.'

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