John Lasseter
Biography
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).
CritifyHub Reviews Featuring John Lasseter
Lightning McQueen’s Joyride: Still Revving Hearts in 2025
Ever wondered what happens when a cocky racecar learns to slow down? Pixar’s Cars (2006) zips into that question with a chrome-polished grin, delivering a visual feast and a soulful pit stop that stil... Read more
The Heartstrings of a Toy Chest: Unpacking *Toy Story 2*’s Emotional Craft
Toy Story 2 (1999), directed by John Lasseter with co-directors Lee Unkrich and Ash Brannon, elevates the animated sequel into a poignant meditation on loyalty, obsolescence, and the fleeting nature o... Read more
Directed Movies
Director: John Lasseter
Director: John Lasseter
Director: John Lasseter
Director: John Lasseter
Director: John Lasseter
Acted Movies
Director: Leslie Iwerks