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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- John Lasseter (Collaborator • Pixar Creative Director)
