Joe Ranft
American actor and writer
- Born
- 13 March 1960Pasadena, California
- Died
- 16 August 2005aged 45 · Condado de Mendocino, California
- Nationality
USA - Star sign
- Pisces
- Years active
- 1987–2011
Known for
About Joe Ranft
Joe Ranft was an American actor and writer. They were born on 13 March 1960 in Pasadena, California. Their career spanned 17 titles, among them Finding Nemo (2003), The Lion King (1994) and Toy Story (1995).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Joe Ranft is The Brave Little Toaster (1987); in all, 17 films over 24 years. They have worked as actor in 11, writer in 10, director in 1, producer in 1 and composer in 1. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Finding Nemo (2003), with 174 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2000s, with 6 titles. The person they have worked with most is John Lasseter, on 11 films, among them Finding Nemo and The Lion King.
Latest work
Full filmography (17)- 2011
- 2009
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
- 2001
- 1999
Where to watch Joe Ranft
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2003
- 1994
- 1995
- 2001
- 2011
- 2006
- 1999
- 1991
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
The best Joe Ranft films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- The Lion King 1994
- Beauty and the Beast 1991
- Finding Nemo 2003
- Toy Story 1995
- Oliver & Company 1988
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Questions about Joe Ranft
Where was Joe Ranft born?
Joe Ranft was born on 13 March 1960 in Pasadena, California.
When did Joe Ranft die?
Joe Ranft died on 16 August 2005, aged 45. They died in Condado de Mendocino, California.
What are the best Joe Ranft films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Joe Ranft films are The Lion King (1994, 9.1), Beauty and the Beast (1991, 8.8) and Finding Nemo (2003, 8.6).
How many films and TV shows has Joe Ranft been in?
MovieNCo lists 17 films for Joe Ranft, from The Brave Little Toaster (1987) to Cars 2 (2011).
What is Joe Ranft's star sign?
Joe Ranft was a Pisces: born on 13 March.