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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