Joe Ranft

Joe Ranft, an American voice actor, actor, writer, director, and animator, was born on March 13, 1960, in California. He began his career in 1980. His first film was "The Brave Little Toaster" in 1987. As one of the writers of the story for "Toy Story," he received an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay. He also co-directed the film "Cars," his last work before his passing. He collaborated with major animation studios such as Pixar and Walt Disney Company. Joe Ranft has a track record of involvement in works like "A Bug's Life," "Toy Story 2," "Monsters, Inc.," and "Corpse Bride." Joe Ranft passed away on August 16, 2005, at the age of 45.