Date of Birth: August 8, 1967
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Biography
Lee Edward Unkrich is an acclaimed American film director, editor, and screenwriter, best known for his work at Pixar Animation Studios. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Unkrich graduated from the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts in 1990. He joined Pixar in 1994 and played a key role in several groundbreaking animated films. Unkrich co-directed “Toy Story 2” and “Monsters, Inc.,” and served as the editor of “Toy Story,” “A Bug’s Life,” and “Finding Nemo.” His first solo directorial work was “Toy Story 3” in 2010, which won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and was nominated for Best Picture. Unkrich’s second solo directorial project, “Coco,” released in 2017, won two Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song. He left Pixar in 2019 to pursue other creative interests.
5 Interesting Facts about Lee Unkrich
1. Lee Unkrich has been a pivotal figure at Pixar Animation Studios, contributing to the success of many of its iconic films.
2. He won two Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature for “Toy Story 3” and “Coco.”
3. Unkrich’s films often emphasize the importance of family and cultural heritage.
4. He is an avid fan of The Shining and even maintains a website dedicated to the film.
5. Lee Unkrich left Pixar in 2019 after 25 years to explore other creative opportunities.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Lee Unkrich
1. “The best stories are the ones that are personal.”
2. “We’re always trying to push the boundaries of what animation can do and say.”
3. “I think the most important thing for me is to tell a story that resonates with people emotionally.”
4. “At Pixar, we love to create worlds that you want to get lost in.”
5. “The heart of any story is the characters and their journey.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
$20 million
Children
Lee Unkrich has three children with his wife, Laura Unkrich: a son named Max Unkrich and two daughters named Alice Unkrich and Hannah Unkrich.
Relevant Links
1. [Lee Unkrich IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0881279/
2. [Lee Unkrich on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Unkrich
3. [Pixar Animation Studios](https://www.pixar.com/
4. [The Shining Tribute Website by Lee Unkrich](http://www.theoverlookhotel.com/
5. [Lee Unkrich’s Twitter](https://twitter.com/leeunkrich
