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Joe Ranft Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on April 15, 2026: By Richard Newman

Joe Ranft is an American actor best known for playing Screenwriter in the film Toy Story.

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Best Known For:The film Toy Story
Breakthrough:Became a key member of the Pixar creative team as Head of Story for Toy Story in 1995

10 Quick Facts About Joe Ranft

  • Full Name: Joe Ranft
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Entertainer
  • Known For: The film Toy Story
  • Date of Birth: March 13, 1960
  • Age: 66 years old
  • Place of Birth: Pasadena, California
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Suvi Ranft
  • Specialization: Screenwriter, Actor, and Producer

Joe Ranft Age

Joe Ranft is about 66 years old as of 2026. Joe Ranft was born in 1960.

Education

He attended California Institute of the Arts, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Character Animation.

  • California Institute of the Arts
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
    • Field of Study: Character Animation

Career & Work

Joe Ranft's career includes acting and entertainment roles with Pixar Animation Studios and Disney.

Organization: Pixar Animation Studios
Role: Head of Story
Period: 1991–2005
Organization: Disney
Role: Story Artist
Period: 1980s

Rise to Fame

Joe Ranft rose to prominence for his role in the film Cars.

Notable Works

Notable screen roles include Cars, Toy Story, and The Brave Little Toaster.

  • Film: Cars (Co-Director, 2006) — Posthumous release
  • Film: Toy Story (Screenwriter, 1995)
  • Film: The Brave Little Toaster (Screenwriter, 1987)

Awards & Achievements

  • Academy Award Nomination — Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences — Best Original Screenplay

Joe Ranft Family & Relationships

Joe Ranft is married to Suvi Ranft. He has 2 children, Jordan Ranft and Sophia Ranft.

  • Siblings:
    • Jerome Ranft
  • Children:
    • Jordan Ranft
    • Sophia Ranft

Lesser Known Facts

  • He provided the voice for Heimlich the caterpillar in A Bug's Life.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Joe Ranft
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Entertainer
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Deceased
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: March 13, 1960
  • Age: 66
  • Birthday: March 13
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces
  • Place of Birth: Pasadena, California

Measurements

  • Hair Color: Brown

Family & Relationships

  • Siblings: Jerome Ranft
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Suvi Ranft

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Employment

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