Date of Birth: January 12, 1957
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Biography
John Alan Lasseter is an American animator, director, screenwriter, producer, and the head of Skydance Animation. He is best known for his work at Pixar, where he was one of the key figures behind the studio’s success, and at Walt Disney Animation Studios, where he served as Chief Creative Officer. Lasseter was born in Hollywood, California, and developed an interest in animation at a young age. He studied at the California Institute of the Arts and was one of the first graduates of its Character Animation program. Lasseter began his career as an animator with The Walt Disney Company, but soon moved to Lucasfilm, where he worked on early computer animation. When the computer graphics division of Lucasfilm was sold to Steve Jobs and became Pixar, Lasseter directed the first fully computer-animated feature film, “Toy Story,” which became a massive success and revolutionized the animation industry. He went on to direct and produce numerous other successful films, including “A Bug’s Life,” “Toy Story 2,” “Cars,” and “Cars 2.” In addition to his work at Pixar, Lasseter played a significant role at Disney Animation, helping to rejuvenate the studio with hits like “Tangled,” “Frozen,” and “Zootopia.” Despite his immense contributions to animation, his career faced setbacks due to allegations of misconduct, leading to his departure from Disney in 2018. He later joined Skydance Animation, where he continues to influence the animation industry.
5 Interesting Facts about John Lasseter
1. John Lasseter’s “Toy Story” was the first feature-length film made entirely with CGI.
2. He has won two Academy Awards, one for a Special Achievement Award for “Toy Story” and one for the animated short film “Tin Toy.”
3. Lasseter has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which he received in 2011.
4. He co-founded Pixar Animation Studios alongside Steve Jobs and Ed Catmull.
5. Lasseter is known for his Hawaiian shirt collection, which he often wears at public events.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from John Lasseter
1. “Art challenges technology, and technology inspires the art.”
2. “The art challenges the technology, and the technology inspires the art.”
3. “I believe in the nobility of entertaining people, and the greatest thing about animation is that it can entertain people of all ages.”
4. “Every single Pixar film, at one time or another, has been the worst movie ever put on film.”
5. “The best stories are the ones that can connect to the audience on an emotional level.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
John Lasseter’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $100 million.
Children
John Lasseter and his wife Nancy have five sons: Joey, Bennett, Paul, Jackson, and Sam.
Relevant Links
1. [John Lasseter Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Lasseter
2. [John Lasseter IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005124/
3. [Pixar Official Website](https://www.pixar.com/
4. [Hollywood Walk of Fame](http://www.walkoffame.com/john-lasseter
5. [Skydance Animation](https://skydance.com/animation/
