Bob Peterson
Biography: Robert "Bob" Peterson (born January 1961) is an American animator, screenwriter, director and voice actor, who has worked for Pixar since 1994. His first job was working as a layout artist and animator on Toy Story. He was nominated for an Oscar for his screenplay for Finding Nemo. Petersonis a co-director and the writer of Up, which gained him his second Oscar nomination. He also performed the voices of Roz in Monsters, Inc., Mr. Ray in Finding Nemo, Dug the dog and Alpha the dog in Up and in Dug's Special Mission, and the Janitor in Toy Story 3. Peterson was born in Wooster, Ohio, his family moved to Dover, Ohio, where he graduated from Dover High School. He received his undergraduate degree from Ohio Northern University, and a Master's degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University in 1986. While attending Purdue, he wrote and illustrated the comic strip Loco Motives for the Purdue Exponent. Prior to coming to Pixar, Peterson worked at Wavefront Technologies and Rezn8 Productions. In 2008, Peterson played the part of Terry Cane, a puppeteer in Dan Scanlon's first feature film Tracy. He also played additional voices in Tokyo Mater in 2008, and the voice of Mr. Ray for the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage ride at Disneyland Park in 2007. His most recent job at Pixar was voicing the Janitor at Sunnyside Daycare Center in Pixar's 11th film, Toy Story 3, which was released on June 18, 2010. Description above from the Wikipedia article Bob Peterson (animator), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Birthday: January 18, 1961
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Finding Nemo
2003-05-30
Finding Nemo
Overview: Nemo, an adventurous young clownfish, is unexpectedly taken from his Great Barrier Reef home to a dentist's office aquarium. It's up to his worrisome father Marlin and a friendly but forgetful fish Dory to bring Nemo home -- meeting vegetarian sharks, surfer dude turtles, hypnotic jellyfish, hungry seagulls, and more along the way.
Genres: Animation Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-05-30
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Monsters, Inc.
2001-11-01
Monsters, Inc.
Overview: Lovable Sulley and his wisecracking sidekick Mike Wazowski are the top scare team at Monsters, Inc., the scream-processing factory in Monstropolis. When a little girl named Boo wanders into their world, it's the monsters who are scared silly, and it's up to Sulley and Mike to keep her out of sight and get her back home.
Genres: Animation Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-11-01
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Carl's Date
2023-06-15
Carl's Date
Overview: Carl Fredricksen reluctantly agrees to go on a date with a lady friend—but admittedly has no idea how dating works these days. Ever the helpful friend, Dug steps in to calm Carl's pre-date jitters and offer some tried-and-true tips for making friends—if you're a dog.
Genres: Animation Adventure Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-06-15
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Dug's Special Mission
2009-11-10
Dug's Special Mission
Overview: Dug is sent on foolish missions by Alpha, Beta, and Gamma so they can hunt for the Bird of Paradise Falls by themselves. Dug may find that where he belongs is not where he's been looking.
Genres: Animation Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-11-10
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Rescue Squad Mater
2008-10-27
Rescue Squad Mater
Overview: Lightning McQueen and Mater are driving in Radiator Springs and drive past Red, who is hosing some plants near Stanley. Mater tells Lightning that he used to be a firetruck, but Lightning doesn't believe Mater.
Genres: Animation Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-10-27
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Geri's Game
1997-11-24
Geri's Game
Overview: An aging codger named Geri plays a daylong game of chess in the park against himself. Somehow, he begins losing to his livelier opponent. But just when the game's nearly over, Geri manages to turn the tables.
Genres: Animation Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-11-24
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El Materdor
2008-10-29
El Materdor
Overview: Mater is a matador fighting a herd of bulldozers in Spain. When Lightning McQueen enters the story, the bulldozers begin to chase him due to his red paint.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-10-29
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Up
2009-05-28
Up
Overview: Carl Fredricksen spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and experiencing life to its fullest. But at age 78, life seems to have passed him by, until a twist of fate (and a persistent 8-year old Wilderness Explorer named Russell) gives him a new lease on life.
Genres: Animation Comedy Family Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-05-28
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Making 'Nemo'
2003-12-04
Making 'Nemo'
Overview: A special documentary showing how producer John Lasseter, director Andrew Stanton and the rest of the creative team met the many production challenges when making Finding Nemo.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-12-04
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Monsters University
2013-06-19
Monsters University
Overview: A look at the relationship between Mike and Sulley during their days at Monsters University — when they weren't necessarily the best of friends.
Genres: Animation Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-06-19
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George and A.J.
2009-11-10
George and A.J.
Overview: George & A.J. is a short film created by Pixar which uses characters from the film Up to tell what Nurses George and A.J. did after Carl Fredricksen left with his house tied to balloons in the feature film.
Genres: Animation Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-11-10
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The Pixar Story
2007-08-28
The Pixar Story
Overview: A look at the first years of Pixar Animation Studios - from the success of "Toy Story" and Pixar's promotion of talented people, to the building of its East Bay campus, the company's relationship with Disney, and its remarkable initial string of eight hits. The contributions of John Lasseter, Ed Catmull and Steve Jobs are profiled. The decline of two-dimensional animation is chronicled as three-dimensional animation rises. Hard work and creativity seem to share the screen in equal proportions.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-08-28
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Toy Story 3
2010-06-16
Toy Story 3
Overview: Woody, Buzz, and the rest of Andy's toys haven't been played with in years. With Andy about to go to college, the gang find themselves accidentally left at a nefarious day care center. The toys must band together to escape and return home to Andy.
Genres: Animation Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-06-16
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The Incredibles
2004-10-27
The Incredibles
Overview: Bob Parr has given up his superhero days to log in time as an insurance adjuster and raise his three children with his formerly heroic wife in suburbia. But when he receives a mysterious assignment, it's time to get back into costume.
Genres: Action Adventure Animation Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-10-27
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Finding Dory
2016-06-16
Finding Dory
Overview: Dory is reunited with her friends Nemo and Marlin in the search for answers about her past. What can she remember? Who are her parents? And where did she learn to speak Whale?
Genres: Adventure Animation Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-06-16
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Cars 3
2017-06-15
Cars 3
Overview: Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race technician with her own plan to win, inspiration from the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet, and a few unexpected turns. Proving that #95 isn't through yet will test the heart of a champion on Piston Cup Racing’s biggest stage!
Genres: Family Animation Adventure Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-06-15
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Cars Toon Mater's Tall Tales
2008-10-27
Cars Toon Mater's Tall Tales
Overview: Mater the tow truck travels from country to country as he retells his infamous but unbelievable stories.
Genres: Animation Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-10-27
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Miss Fritter's Racing Skoool
2017-10-24
Miss Fritter's Racing Skoool
Overview: Enjoy blindsided testimonials from the Crazy 8's, touting the transformative impact Miss Fritter's Racing School has had in reshaping the direction of their lives.
Genres: Animation Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-10-24
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Cars
2006-06-08
Cars
Overview: Lightning McQueen, a hotshot rookie race car driven to succeed, discovers that life is about the journey, not the finish line, when he finds himself unexpectedly detoured in the sleepy Route 66 town of Radiator Springs. On route across the country to the big Piston Cup Championship in California to compete against two seasoned pros, McQueen gets to know the town's offbeat characters.
Genres: Animation Adventure Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-06-08
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Tokyo Mater
2008-11-21
Tokyo Mater
Overview: A routine tow lands Mater in Tokyo, where he is challenged to a drift-style race against a nefarious gang leader and his posse of ninjas. With the help of his friend, 'Dragon' Lightning McQueen, and some special modifications, Mater attempts to drift to victory and become Tow-ke-O Mater, King of all Drifters.
Genres: Animation Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-11-21
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Forky Asks a Question: What Is Time?
2019-11-29
Forky Asks a Question: What Is Time?
Overview: Rex uses the age of dinosaurs as an example to give Forky an understanding of the concept of time.
Genres: Animation Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-11-29
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Forky Asks a Question: What Is Cheese?
2020-01-03
Forky Asks a Question: What Is Cheese?
Overview: Buttercup, annoyed with all of Forky's questions, speed teaches everything there is.
Genres: Animation Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-01-03
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Forky Asks a Question: What Is Money?
2019-11-12
Forky Asks a Question: What Is Money?
Overview: Forky Asks a Question: What is Money? Hamm attempts to give Forky a lesson on how the US monetary system works.
Genres: Animation Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-11-12
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Forky Asks a Question: What Is a Friend?
2019-11-15
Forky Asks a Question: What Is a Friend?
Overview: Forky shares his thoughts on what makes a good friend based on his limited exposure to the world inside Bonnie’s house.
Genres: Animation Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-11-15
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Forky Asks a Question: What Is Love?
2019-12-06
Forky Asks a Question: What Is Love?
Overview: Forky attempts to understand the concept of love from Bonnie’s elder toys who believe they’ve been there, done that.
Genres: Animation Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-12-06
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Forky Asks a Question: What Is a Pet?
2019-12-27
Forky Asks a Question: What Is a Pet?
Overview: Forky meets Rib Tickles and finds her charming and pleasant, only to be schooled by Rib on the dangers of law enforcement.
Genres: Animation Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-12-27
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Forky Asks a Question: What Is Reading?
2020-01-10
Forky Asks a Question: What Is Reading?
Overview: The energetic Peas-n-a-Pod siblings teach Forky about reading and how it is done, with a little help from Mr. Spell
Genres: Animation Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-01-10
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Forky Asks a Question: What Is a Computer?
2019-12-13
Forky Asks a Question: What Is a Computer?
Overview: Trixie explains to Forky what a computer does as they experience the common stresses of technology.
Genres: Animation Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-12-13
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Forky Asks a Question: What Is Art?
2019-11-22
Forky Asks a Question: What Is Art?
Overview: Mr. Pricklepants tells Forky about the complexities of being an actor and the art of performance.
Genres: Animation Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-11-22
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Forky Asks a Question: What Is a Leader?
2019-12-20
Forky Asks a Question: What Is a Leader?
Overview: Dolly teaches Forky about the qualities of a good leader, and Forky puts those qualities to the test!
Genres: Animation Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-12-20
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Mater the Greater
2008-10-28
Mater the Greater
Overview: Mater tells Lightning McQueen about his former job as a daredevil.
Genres: Animation Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-10-28
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Cars 3
2017-06-15
Cars 3
Overview: Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race technician with her own plan to win, inspiration from the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet, and a few unexpected turns. Proving that #95 isn't through yet will test the heart of a champion on Piston Cup Racing’s biggest stage!
Genres: Family Animation Adventure Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-06-15
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