Joe Ranft
American animator
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About Joe Ranft
Joe Ranft was a top American animator and screenwriter who received lots of applauds for co-directing the animated film “Cars”. His best work is perhaps the 1995 animated comedy movie entitled “Toy Story” which earned him a nomination for Academy Award’s “Best Original Screenplay” prize.
His voice was also used for the Jacques character in the 2003 work “Finding Nemo”. Throughout his career, which lasted for over two decades, Ranft worked for some top production companies such as Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Pixar Animation Studios.
Private Life
His sibling, Jerome Ranft, is also a popular voice actor and character sculptor. Sue Barry became his wife in 1985, and together they raised two children.
Education
He had his training at California Institute of the Arts. Prior to that, he studied at Monte Vista High School in Whittier.
Death
He died from a car accident in 2005.
Awards
He received a Lifetime Achievement prize at the 2016 Winsor McCay Award. He was posthumously made a Disney Legend in 2006.
Fun Facts
He studied alongside Brad Bird and John Lasseter.
He mentioned Tom Wolfe, Hunter S. Thompson, and Kurt Vonnegut as some of his favorite writers.
Growing up, he loved magic.
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F.A.Q. about Joe Ranft
When is his birthday?
Joe Ranft's birthday is on March 13, 1960.
In how many days is his birthday?
Joe's birthday is in 3 days
How old was Joe when he died?
He was 45 years old.
When did he die?
He died in August 16, 2005.
How old would he be today?
Joe Ranft would be 64 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Joe from?
He was born in Pasadena, California, U.S..