Joe Ranft: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 9
- as director
- 1
- on screen
- 1983–2007
- box office
- $462M
- nomination
- 1
- Born
- March 13, 1960
- Birthplace
- Pasadena, California, U.S.
- Full name
- Joseph Henry Ranff
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- animator, writer, voice actor
- Years active
- 1980-2005
- Spouses
- Sue Barry
- Children
- 2
Joe Ranft's Career in Numbers
Joe Ranft's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Joe Ranft works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Hansel and Gretel (1983) to Cars (2006), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.
Joe Ranft Movies by Decade
- 1980s 2
- 2000s 2
The 1980s were Joe Ranft's busiest decade, with 2 films.
Joe Ranft Movies by Genre
- Sport 1
- Comedy 1
- Fantasy 1
- Tv movie 1
Sport is the genre Joe Ranft has worked in most, with 1 film, ahead of comedy (1).
Joe Ranft Career Milestones
- First film
- Hansel and Gretel 1983
- Biggest box office hit
- Cars $462M worldwide
- Newest film
- Cars 2006
Joe Ranft Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Joe Ranft is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 1 as director and 3 as actor. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Joe Ranft
1
Joe Ranft Movies as an Actor
3
Joe Ranft in Documentaries & Specials
5- 2007
The Pixar Story as Self - Heimlich/ Lenny · Documentary - 2006
The Inspiration for ‘Cars’ as Self - Co-director · Documentary - 2002
The Sweatbox as Self · Documentary - 1995
Making ‘Toy Story’ as Self · Documentary - 1993
The Making of Tim Burton’s ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ as Self - Storyboard Supervisor · Documentary
Joe Ranft: Awards & Nominations
1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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24th Annie Awards- Joe Ranft: Nominated Best Achievement in Storyboarding James and the Giant Peach
Who Is Joe Ranft?
Joe Ranft was born in Pasadena, California, U.S. in 1960. Credited on films since 1983, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Joe Ranft, born Joseph Henry Ranft on March 13, 1960 in Pasadena, California, grew up in Whittier where his fascination with magic, storytelling, and comedy took root. By age fifteen he was already a member of the Magic Castle Junior Group, a hobby that nurtured his inventive spirit. After graduating from Monte Vista High School in 1978, he pursued character animation at the California Institute of the Arts, studying alongside future legends like John Lasseter and Brad Bird. His student film Good Humor caught the eye of Disney executives, earning him an apprenticeship that launched a remarkable career. In the early 1980s Ranft joined Walt Disney Feature Animation as a writer and storyboard artist, absorbing fundamental principles from mentor Eric Larson and sharpening his comedic timing with the improv troupe The Groundlings.
Who Joe Ranft Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Joe Ranft shares the most films with. John Lasseter comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Owen Wilson (3).
Joe Ranft: Questions & Answers
How many movies Joe Ranft has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Joe Ranft been in?
Joe Ranft is credited on 9 films, from 1983 to 2007. 3 of them as an actor and 1 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Joe Ranft's highest-grossing movie?
Cars (2006) is Joe Ranft's biggest box office hit, with $462M worldwide. Across every film with box office figures, Joe Ranft's movies have made $462M.
Joe Ranft's biggest hits Has Joe Ranft won an Oscar?
Joe Ranft has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Joe Ranft has 0 wins from 1 nomination.
What is Joe Ranft's newest movie?
The most recent film on Joe Ranft's filmography is The Pixar Story (2007), in the role of Self - Heimlich/ Lenny.
Who does Joe Ranft work with most often?
Joe Ranft shares the most films with John Lasseter (3 films), Owen Wilson (3 films) and Tim Allen (3 films).
The Best Joe Ranft Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 9 credits.
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