John Lasseter - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 12, 1957 |
|---|---|
| Age | 69 |
| Birthplace | Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also John Lasseter's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Pioneering computer-generated animation and directing acclaimed animated films including 'Toy Story', 'A Bug's Life', and 'Cars'. |
Intro
John Lasseter is an American animator, director, producer, and screenwriter who was a founding member of Pixar Animation Studios. He played a key role in revolutionizing animated filmmaking, directing landmark films such as 'Toy Story' and 'Cars', and later headed animation at both Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios.
Early Life & Background
John Lasseter grew up in Whittier, California. His mother was an art teacher, which helped spark his interest in animation from a young age. He attended the California Institute of the Arts, where he studied character animation.
Career Highlights
- Became the chief creative officer at Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios.
- Directed the first completely computer-animated feature film, 'Toy Story' (1995).
- Directed or produced films such as 'A Bug's Life' (1998), 'Toy Story 2' (1999), 'Cars' (2006), and 'Ratatouille' (2007).
- Oversaw the creative direction of Pixar and Disney animations for decades.
- Recipient of two Academy Awards including a Special Achievement Oscar for 'Toy Story'.
Trivia
- He was the voice for several minor Pixar characters, such as the 'Toy Story' Pizza Planet truck driver.
- Lasseter is a Disneyland enthusiast and frequently incorporates references to the theme park in his films.
- He left Disney in 2018 after allegations of inappropriate workplace behavior.
FAQs
People also ask
John Lasseter is 69 years old.
John Lasseter was born the 12 January 1957.
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About January 12th, 1957, in brief:
- Historical events: John Lasseter, an American animator and filmmaker known for his work with Pixar and Disney, was born on January 12, 1957.
- Day of the week: January 12th, 1957 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: The Green Door by Jim Lowe
- #1 UK song: Singing The Blues by Guy Mitchell
- Popular movie: Old Yeller directed by Robert Stevenson
Check the link for more news and curiosities on January 12th, 1957.