Edwin Catmull - Actor Profile

Edwin Catmull

Production
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
8Total Films
7.7 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 31, 1945
Birth Place: Parkersburg, West Virginia, USA

About Edwin Catmull

Edwin Earl "Ed" Catmull (born March 31, 1945) is an American computer scientist who is the co-founder of Pixar and was the President of Walt Disney Animation Studios. He has been honored for his contributions to 3D computer graphics, including the 2019 ACM Turing Award.

Known For: Production

Edwin Catmull Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Edwin Catmull reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 8 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Edwin Catmull's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 75% of Edwin Catmull's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Pixar Shorts: A Short History, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Edwin Catmull Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Edwin Catmull's career based on audience ratings.

★7.7
The Pixar Shorts: A Short History (2007) movie poster
★7.7

The Pixar Shorts: A Short History: The story of Pixar's early short films illuminates not only the evolution of the company but also the early days of comp

The Pixar Shorts: A Short History

2007•Animation
★7.6
The Pixar Story (2007) movie poster
★7.6

The Pixar Story: A look at the first years of Pixar Animation Studios - from the success of "Toy Story" and Pixar's promotion of talented

The Pixar Story

2007•Documentary
★7.2
Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009) movie poster
★7.2

Waking Sleeping Beauty: By the mid-1980s, the fabled animation studios of Walt Disney had fallen on hard times. The artists were polarized betwe

Waking Sleeping Beauty

2009•Documentary
★7.1
Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond (2015) movie poster
★7.1

Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond: Retrospective looking at the revolutionary computer-animated feature film Toy Story.

Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond

2015•Documentary
★7.0
The Force Is with Them: The Legacy of 'Star Wars' (2004) movie poster
★7.0

The Force Is with Them: The Legacy of 'Star Wars': The Force Is with Them: The Legacy of Star Wars is a Video Documentary included in the 2004 DVD of the Star Wars Origina

The Force Is with Them: The Legacy of 'Star Wars'

2004•Documentary

Full Filmography

Every movie Edwin Catmull has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2015 Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond Self Hit Similar →
2011 Pixar 25 Magic Moments Self - President / Co-Founder Flop Similar →
2010 Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible Self Hit Similar →
2009 Waking Sleeping Beauty Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2007 The Pixar Shorts: A Short History - Super Hit Similar →
2007 The Pixar Story Self Super Hit Similar →
2004 The Force Is with Them: The Legacy of 'Star Wars' Self Hit Similar →
1995 Making 'Toy Story' Self Average Similar →

Edwin Catmull - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Edwin Catmull?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Edwin Catmull is "The Pixar Shorts: A Short History" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has Edwin Catmull acted in?

Edwin Catmull has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Edwin Catmull?

Other notable films include "The Pixar Story", "Waking Sleeping Beauty", and "Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond".

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