John Lasseter
American animator, film director, screenwriter, producer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Alan Lasseter (born January 12, 1957) is an American animator, movie director and the former chief creative officer at Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios. He was also the Principal Creative Advisor for Walt Disney Imagineering.[1] Lasseter bought Pixar from the late Steve Jobs. He eventually left Pixar and Disney due to allegations of sexual harassment. Lasseter has been married to Nancy Lasseter since 1979. He was born in Hollywood, California.
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Born | John Alan Lasseter (1957-01-12) January 12, 1957 (age 67) Hollywood, California, U.S. |
Alma mater | Pepperdine University, California Institute of the Arts |
Occupation(s) | Animator, film director, Chief Creative Officer, Pixar, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Principal Creative Advisor, Walt Disney Imagineering |
Years active | 1978–present |
Spouse | Nancy Lasseter (1979–present) |
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