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John Lasseter

John Alan Lasseter is an American film director, producer, screenwriter, animator, voice actor, and the head of animation at Skydance Animation. He was previously the chief creative officer of Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Disneytoon Studios, as well as the Principal Creative Advisor for Walt Disney Imagineering. Lasseter's first job was with The Walt Disney Company, where he became an animator. Next, he joined Lucasfilm, where he worked on the then-groundbreaking use of CGI animation. After Lucasfilm became Pixar in 1986, Lasseter oversaw all of Pixar's films and associated projects as executive producer and he directed Toy Story, A Bug's Life, Toy Story 2, Cars, "Toy Story 3" and "Cars 2". He has won two Academy Awards, for Animated Short Film (Tin Toy), as well as a Special Achievement Award (Toy Story).

January 12, 1957 (69 years old) Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
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‘Luck’ Trailer Takes Us into a New World

‘Luck’ Trailer Takes Us into a New World

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSG5UX0EQVg John Lasseter was once the king of American animation – the genius storytell...
Pixar Quietly Deleted Creepy #MeToo Scene From 'Toy Story 2' Home Video Releases

Pixar Quietly Deleted Creepy #MeToo Scene From 'Toy Story 2' Home Video Releases

The fake blooper, which ran in the end credits, made a casting couch joke
Here's the Letter Emma Thompson Wrote to Quit Movie Over John Lasseter Hiring

Here's the Letter Emma Thompson Wrote to Quit Movie Over John Lasseter Hiring

Thompson decided to take a stand in support of the #MeToo movement
Emma Thompson Exits Skydance Film 'Luck' Over John Lasseter Hire: Report

Emma Thompson Exits Skydance Film 'Luck' Over John Lasseter Hire: Report

Lasseter left Pixar after admitting to 'missteps' with employees.
John Lasseter to Head Animation for Skydance

John Lasseter to Head Animation for Skydance

The Pixar bigwig returns.
Why Pixar's 'A Bug's Life' Vs. 'Antz' Was Such a Big Deal 20 Years Ago

Why Pixar's 'A Bug's Life' Vs. 'Antz' Was Such a Big Deal 20 Years Ago

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