John Ratzenberger
ActingAbout John Ratzenberger
John Dezso Ratzenberger is an American actor, voice actor, director, producer, writer and entrepreneur. He is one of the most successful actors of all time in terms of box-office receipts. Ratzenberger is best known for portraying Cliff Clavin on the popular comedy series Cheers, for which he earned two Primetime Emmy nominations. He is the only voice actor to appear in every Pixar Animation Studios feature film, including Hamm in the Toy Story franchise, The Underminer in The Incredibles franchise, and Mack in the Cars franchise. Ratzenberger began his entertainment career while living in London in the 1970s. He had minor film and television roles throughout the late 70s and early 1980s before creating, and then landing, the role of the know-it-all mailman Cliff Clavin on Cheers, a role he portrayed throughout the show's eleven seasons. His first Pixar role was the voice of Hamm in Toy Story, and he has voiced Pixar characters in films and video games ever since. From 2004 to 2008 he hosted the TV documentary series Made in America. Outside of acting, he has promoted American entrepreneurship and manufacturing, and campaigned for several Republican candidates.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of John Ratzenberger reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Animation
The majority of John Ratzenberger's filmography leans towards the Animation genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John Ratzenberger remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Empire Strikes Back, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best John Ratzenberger Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Ratzenberger's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John Ratzenberger.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Spellbound | Milo The Monster Handler (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Inside Out 2 | Fritz (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Luck | Rootie (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | In Search of Tomorrow | Self - Interviewee | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Onward | Construction Worker Fennwick (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Toy Story 4 | Hamm (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Incredibles 2 | Underminer (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Coco | Juan Ortodoncia (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Cars 3 | Mack (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Finding Dory | Husband Crab (Bill) (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Good Dinosaur | Earl (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Inside Out | Fritz (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Monsters University | Yeti (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Partysaurus Rex | Hamm (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Brave | Gordon (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Small Fry | Hamm (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Hawaiian Vacation | Hamm (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | What if... | Mike the Angel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Toy Story 3 | Hamm (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Up | Construction Foreman Tom (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | WALL·E | John (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Village Barbershop | Art Leroldi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Your Friend the Rat | P.T. Flea (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Pixar Story | Yeti (voice) (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Ratatouille | Mustafa (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Mystery Woman: Redemption | Jim Carter | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut | Controller #1 | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Cars | Mack / Hamm Truck / Abominable Snow Plow / P.T. Flea Car (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Incredibles | Underminer (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Finding Nemo | Fish School (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Art of 'Spirited Away' | Himself | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Monsters, Inc. | Yeti (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Toy Story 2 | Hamm (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Frasier Story | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | A Bug's Life | P.T. Flea (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Monty Python: Live at Aspen | Audience Member (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Story Behind 'Toy Story' | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Tiny Toy Stories | Hamm (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Toy Story | Hamm (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Mickey's 60th Birthday | Cliff Clavin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Right of Way | Policeman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Gandhi | American Lieutenant | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Rating Notman | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Reds | Communist Leader (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Ragtime | Policeman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Superman II | Controller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Empire Strikes Back | Major Derlin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Superman | 1st Controller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | A Bridge Too Far | U.S. Lieutenant | Hit | Similar → |
John Ratzenberger - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Ratzenberger?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Ratzenberger is "The Empire Strikes Back" with a rating of 8.4/10.
How many movies has John Ratzenberger acted in?
John Ratzenberger has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Ratzenberger?
Other notable films include "Coco", "The Art of 'Spirited Away'", and "WALL·E".