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The Lion King (1994) -- Clip: I Just Can't Wait To Be King
A Bug's Life (1998) -- A misfit ant, looking for warriors to save his colony from grasshoppers, recruits a group of bugs that turn out to be an inept circus troup.
A Bug's Life (1998) -- A misfit ant, looking for warriors to save his colony from grasshoppers, recruits a group of bugs that turn out to be an inept circus troup.
A Bug's Life (1998) -- A misfit ant, looking for warriors to save his colony from grasshoppers, recruits a group of bugs that turn out to be an inept circus troup.
A Bug's Life (1998) -- A misfit ant, looking for warriors to save his colony from grasshoppers, recruits a group of bugs that turn out to be an inept circus troup.

Overview

Date of Birth:
13 March 1960, Pasadena, California, USA more
Date of Death:
16 August 2005, Mendocino County, California, USA more
Trivia:
Before the crash, he and the driver were on their way to the Mosaic M... more
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Down 8% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 1 win & 2 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(7 articles)
Pixar Flick 'Cars 2' Plot Has Been Revealed
 (From MTV Movies Blog. 10 September 2009, 9:00 AM, PDT)
Prepare the Squee: "Toy Story 3" Teaser
 (From JustPressPlay. 29 May 2009, 10:52 PM, PDT)
Alternate Names:
Joseph Ranft

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Actor, Writer, Miscellaneous Crew, Art Department, Animation Department, Director, Producer, Thanks, Self, Archive Footage
Actor
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Cars Mater-National (2007) (VG) (voice) 2007 - 3.1 (18)
- 2. Cars (2006) (voice) Red / 2 characters not shown 2006 $455M 7.5 (59,093)
- 3. The Incredibles (2004) (voice) Additional Voices 2004 $624M 8.1 (140,920)
- 4. Extreme Skate Adventure (2003) (VG)   (voice) 2003 - 4.2 (12)
AKAs:
  • Disney's Extreme Skate Adventure (USA: complete title)
- 5. Finding Nemo (2003) (voice) Jacques 2003 $865M 8.2 (145,083)
- 6. Finding Nemo (2003) (VG) (voice) Jacques the shrimp 2003 - 6.9 (99)
- 7. Monsters, Inc. (2001) (voice) Additional Voice 2001 $529M 8.0 (97,981)
- 8. Monkeybone (2001) (voice) Streetsquash Rabbit 2001 - 4.5 (7,603)
- 9. Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins (2000) (V) (voice) Wheezy 2000 - 5.6 (743)
- 10. Toy Story 2 (1999)   (voice) Wheezy the Penguin 1999 $486M 8.0 (99,972)
AKAs:
  • Toy Story 2 in 3-D (USA: promotional title)
- 11. A Bug's Life (1998) (VG) (voice) Heimlich 1998 - 7.0 (152)
- 12. A Bug's Life (1998) (voice) Heimlich 1998 $358M 7.3 (51,722)
- 13. Toy Story (1995)   (voice) Lenny the Binoculars 1995 $358M 8.1 (128,612)
AKAs:
  • Toy Story in 3-D (USA: promotional title)
- 14. The Brave Little Toaster (1987) (voice) Elmo St. Peters 1987 - 7.2 (4,477)
- 15. Luau (1982) I.Q. 1982 - 7.7 (112)
Writer
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Mater and the Ghostlight (2006) (V) (original story) 2006 - 6.9 (1,272)
- 2. Cars (2006) (screenplay) (story) 2006 $455M 7.5 (59,093)
- 3. A Bug's Life (1998) (story) 1998 $358M 7.3 (51,722)
- 4. The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue (1997) (V) (additional characters) 1997 - 5.6 (225)
- 5. Toy Story (1995)   (story) 1995 $358M 8.1 (128,612)
AKAs:
  • Toy Story in 3-D (USA: promotional title)
- 6. The Lion King (1994)   (story) 1994 $783M 8.2 (117,692)
AKAs:
  • El rey león (USA: Spanish title)
- 7. Beauty and the Beast (1991)   (story) 1991 $378M 8.0 (61,610)
AKAs:
  • Beauty and the Beast 3-D (USA: promotional title)
  • Beauty and the Beast: Special Edition (USA: longer version)
- 8. The Rescuers Down Under (1990) (animation screenplay) (story supervisor) 1990 - 6.6 (5,942)
- 9. Oliver & Company (1988) (story) 1988 - 6.3 (5,315)
- 10. The Brave Little Toaster (1987) (screenplay) (story) 1987 - 7.2 (4,477)
- 11. Sport Goofy in Soccermania (1987) (story) 1987 - 6.3 (47)
Miscellaneous Crew
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Mater and the Ghostlight (2006) (V) (end credits designer) 2006 - 6.9 (1,272)
- 2. Monsters, Inc. (2001) (additional story material) 2001 $529M 8.0 (97,981)
- 3. Toy Story 2 (1999)   (additional story material) (story supervisor) 1999 $486M 8.0 (99,972)
AKAs:
  • Toy Story 2 in 3-D (USA: promotional title)
- 4. A Bug's Life (1998) (story supervisor) 1998 $358M 7.3 (51,722)
- 5. The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars (1998) (V) (creator of additional original characters) 1998 - 5.0 (296)
- 6. Toy Story (1995)   (story supervisor) 1995 $358M 8.1 (128,612)
AKAs:
  • Toy Story in 3-D (USA: promotional title)
- 7. Drop Dead Fred (1991)   (title designer) 1991 - 4.9 (8,484)
AKAs:
  • My Special Friend (Philippines: English title)
- 8. Hansel and Gretel (1982/II) (TV) (puppeteer) 1982 - 8.4 (152)
Art Department
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- 1. Fantasia/2000 (1999)   (additional art: story) 1999 $89.4M 7.2 (9,913)
AKAs:
  • Fantasia 2000 (Philippines: English title) (USA: alternative spelling)
- 2. James and the Giant Peach (1996) (storyboard supervisor) 1996 $37.7M 6.7 (10,341)
- 3. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)   (storyboard supervisor) 1993 - 8.0 (67,892)
AKAs:
  • Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas (USA: complete title)
  • Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas in Disney Digital 3-D (USA: promotional title)
- 4. "Back to the Future" (1991)   storyboard artist (1 episode, 1991) 1991 - 6.9 (319)
AKAs:
  • Back to the Future: The Animated Series
1 TV episode:
- 5. The Brave Little Toaster (1987) (storyboard artist) 1987 - 7.2 (4,477)
Animation Department
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Monsters, Inc. (2001) (story artist) 2001 $529M 8.0 (97,981)
- 2. The Little Mermaid (1989) (storyboard artist) 1989 $222M 7.5 (33,732)
- 3. Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) (storysketch artist: animation) 1988 $349M 7.6 (49,156)
- 4. The Brave Little Toaster (1987) (directing animator) 1987 - 7.2 (4,477)
Director
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Cars (2006) (co-director) 2006 $455M 7.5 (59,093)
Producer
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Corpse Bride (2005)   (executive producer) 2005 $112M 7.5 (54,242)
AKAs:
  • Tim Burton's Corpse Bride (Singapore: English title) (USA: complete title)
Thanks
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Corpse Bride (2005)   (in memory of) 2005 $112M 7.5 (54,242)
AKAs:
  • Tim Burton's Corpse Bride (Singapore: English title) (USA: complete title)
- 2. Disney's Animation Magic: Beauty and the Beast (2002) (V) (thanks) 2002 - 7.9 (12)
- 3. Mike's New Car (2002) (V) (special thanks) 2002 - 7.2 (2,394)
- 4. For the Birds (2000) (thanks) 2000 - 8.2 (5,858)
Self
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Toy Story: Filmmakers' Reflect (2005) (V) Himself 2005 - 6.3 (25)
- 2. Disney's Animation Magic: Beauty and the Beast (2002) (V) Himself - Story Department, 'Toy Story' 2002 - 7.9 (12)
- 3. The Making of Tim Burton's 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' (2000) (V) (as Joseph Ranft) Himself - Storyboard Supervisor 2000 - 7.5 (21)
- 4. "Troldspejlet" (1989)   Himself (1 episode, 1997) 1997 - 8.8 (88)
AKAs:
  • Magic Mirror (International: English title: literal title)
Archive Footage
- 1. The 78th Annual Academy Awards (2006) (TV) Himself, in memorial sequence

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Animation | Family | Adventure | Fantasy more
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