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Joe Ranft ranks #15 of 330 in the Animator ranking, behind Chuck Jones, ahead of Nick Park.
Pixar story legacy, Toy Story influence, and strong industry admiration support very high consensus reputation.
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Which Pixar characters did Joe Ranft voice?
Ranft voiced Heimlich in A Bug's Life, Wheezy in Toy Story 2, and Jacques in Finding Nemo. He also supplied the voice of Lenny, the binoculars, in Toy Story.
What did Joe Ranft contribute to Toy Story besides voice acting?
He served as story supervisor on Toy Story, Pixar's first computer-animated feature. His work helped establish the story-development culture that became central to Pixar Animation Studios.
Why is Joe Ranft credited on Cars?
Ranft was co-director and story supervisor on Cars and joined the production's research trips along Route 66. The film, released after his death in 2005, includes a dedication to him.
Did Joe Ranft work for Disney before Pixar?
Yes. Before joining Pixar, he worked in Disney's story department on productions including The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast.
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