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John Alan Lasseter (/ ˈ l æ s ə t ər / LASS-ə-tər; born January 12, 1957) is an American film director, producer, and animator. He has served as the Head of Animation at Skydance Animation since 2019. [6]
John Lasseter. Writer: Toy Story 2. Although born in Hollywood, John and his twin sister Johanna were raised in Whittier near Los Angeles. His parents were Jewell Mae (Risley), an art teacher, and Paul Eual Lasseter, a parts manager at a Chevrolet dealership.
Aug 1, 2022 · It’s from Apple TV+ and the lightning-rod filmmaker-executive who turned Pixar into a superpower: John Lasseter. Five years ago, Mr. Lasseter was toppled by allegations about his behavior in the...
Jul 27, 2022 · John Lasseter’s Second Act. No one could tell a story like Lasseter — until he resigned as Disney Animation/Pixar’s chief creative officer in the wake of #MeToo complaints. Now head of...
May 13, 2024 · John Lasseter (born January 12, 1957, Hollywood, California, U.S.) is an American animator widely credited with engineering the success of Pixar Animation Studios through a synthesis of cutting-edge computer animation and classic storytelling.
As Head of Skydance Animation, John Lasseter is responsible for setting the overall strategy and creative direction for the studio. In this role, he drives the division's artistic growth, overseeing production and operations, to ensure a robust slate of animated entertainment across all media.
Watch how John Lasseter, the pioneer of animation, spends his day creating magic for Pixar and Disney.
