Joe Ranft
WritingAbout Joe Ranft
Joseph Henry Ranft (March 13, 1960 – August 16, 2005) was an American screenwriter, animator, storyboard artist and voice actor, who worked for Pixar Animation Studios and Disney at Walt Disney Animation Studios and Disney Television Animation. His younger brother Jerome Ranft is a sculptor who also worked on several Pixar films. Description above from the Wikipedia article Joe Ranft, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Joe Ranft Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Joe Ranft reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 19 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Joe Ranft's work falls within the Family genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 74% of Joe Ranft'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 Toy Story, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Joe Ranft Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Joe Ranft's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Joe Ranft has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Waking Sleeping Beauty | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Pixar Story | Self - Heimlich/ Lenny | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Inspiration for 'Cars' | Self - Co-director | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Cars | Red / Peterbilt (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Incredibles | Additional Voices (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Elf | Store Owner (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Finding Nemo | Jacques (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Sweatbox | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Monsters, Inc. | Additional Voices (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Monkeybone | Streetsquash Rabbit (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins | Wheezy (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Toy Story 2 | Wheezy (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | A Bug's Life | Heimlich / Additional Voices (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | A Night at the Roxbury | Hottie Dancer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Making 'Toy Story' | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Toy Story | Lenny the Binoculars (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Nightmare Before Christmas | Igor (voice) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Brave Little Toaster | Elmo St. Peters (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Hansel and Gretel | Puppeteer | Average | Similar → |
Joe Ranft - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Joe Ranft?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joe Ranft is "Toy Story" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Joe Ranft acted in?
Joe Ranft has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Joe Ranft?
Other notable films include "Finding Nemo", "Monsters, Inc.", and "The Nightmare Before Christmas".