After graduating from Monte Vista High School, Whittier, in 1978, Ranft began studying in the character animation program at the California Institute of the Arts alongside John Lasseter and Brad Bird. AIDB.com: Animation Industry Database | Production Companies | VFX Houses | Schools, 2017 AWN, Inc. AWN.com - Part of the Animation World Network - 13300 Victory Blvd. http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Creator/JoeRanft. Ed Catmull, visibly shaken walked out to deliver the sad news. Everyone here at Rotten Tomatoes would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Mr. Ranfts family, as well as to his extended family over at Pixar. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. His last speaking role was . width: 'auto',
Aug. 19, 2005. Golden Globes Best Picture Winners by Tomatometer, 100 Best Computer-Animated Movies, Ranked by Tomatometer, 49 Best Stop-Motion Animated Movies of All Time, The Mandalorian Season 3 Premiere Features Sad Bo-Katan, a Bad Baby, and a Pirate Problem, The 5 Most Anticipated Movies of March 2023, The Mandalorian Creators Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni on Grogus Force Training and the Darksabers Significance, Copyright Fandango. At Disney, Ranft worked on Oliver & Company (1988), Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), Beauty and the Beast (1991), The Lion King (1994) and Fantasia/2000. He oversaw the story on The Rescuers Down Under (1990) and was co-writer and supervising animator on The Brave Little Toaster (1987). California. Visual Development, Layout, Background Artists and Character Designers: Gustaf Tenggren Mary Blair Marjorie Ralston Lillian Bounds Joe Grant Mel Shaw Claude Coats Don DaGradi John Hench Eyvind Earle Ken O'Connor Thor Putnam Albert Hurter John Hubley Herbert Ryman Don Griffith Basil Davidovich Jack Boyd Peter Ellenshaw Ruthie Tompson Earl Duvall Retta Davidson }).render().setUser('blogofdeath').start(); Your email address will not be published. Actor, Director. Ranft was credited with additional story material for Monsters, Inc. (2001) and oversaw the story on Lasseters Cars, which is slated for release next year. Eric Frierson, 39, was able to escape through the vehicle's moon roof. "[6] In honor of Ranft, in Selick's animated film production Coraline, the moving SUV that moves Coraline into her new apartment is emblazoned with a "Ranft Moving, Inc." logo. Ranft reunited with Lasseter in 1992 to help transform Pixar into a powerhouse animation studio. Joseph Henry Ranft (March 13, 1960 August 16, 2005) was an American screenwriter, comedian, animator, storyboard artist, voice actor and magician who worked for Pixar Animation Studios and Disney at Walt Disney Animation Studios and Disney Television Animation. Jeho mlad bratr Jerome Ranft je socha, kter rovn pracoval na nkolika filmech spolenosti Pixar. He taught and mentored a whole generation of creators, I cant even begin to describe how dearly he will be missed. interval: 30000,
[13] The end credits of the Pixar film Coco showcase a digital ofrenda with pictures of many Pixar employees and their loved ones who had previously died, including Ranft. How many great ideas he had taken with himself? "A spokeswoman for the Mendocino County Sheriff-Coroner's Office confirmed Wednesday that Ranft was one of two people who died when the 2004 Honda Element they were traveling in veered off the road while heading . The third person in the car, identified by the CHP as Eric Frierson, 39, of Los Angeles, survived by climbing through the car's sun roof. The car plunged 130 feet into the mouth of the Navarro River in Mendocino County, California. loop: false,
So terribly sad for all his friends and family. He was 45. The SUV plunged 130 feet into the mouth of the Navarro River in Mendocino County, California. Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available from thestaff@tvtropes.org. I will miss Joe Ranft and the work hes done for Pixar will live on. Earl, who was driving, lost control of their 2004 Honda Element, veered off the road and over a cliff. In addition to his story credits on TOY STORY, TOY STORY 2, A BUGS LIFE and MONSTERS, INC., Ranft has provided voices for a variety of Pixar characters, including Lenny the Binoculars in TOY STORY, the insatiably ravenous Heimlich the caterpillar in A BUGS LIFE, Wheezy the asthmatic squeeze-toy penguin in TOY STORY 2, Pete Claws Ward in MONSTERS, INC. and Jacques, the over eager cleaner shrimp in FINDING NEMO. Screenwriter, animator, storyboard artist, director, comedian, voice actor, magician. In 1980, Ranft joined Disney as a writer and storyboard artist. Supervising Animators: Glen Keane Andreas Deja Eric Goldberg Mark Henn John Pomeroy Randy Haycock Dale Baer T. Daniel Hofstedt Tony Bancroft Tom Bancroft Tony Fucile Anthony DeRosa Russ Edmonds Randy Haycock Michael Surrey Bruce W.Smith Duncan Marjoribanks Ruben Aquino Nik Ranieri Ron Husband Rick Farmiloe Tom Sito Tony Anselmo Will Finn Kathy Zielinski . Update (3:54pm): Here is the HOLLYWOOD REPORTER obit with scary details of how the auto accident happened. [1] Around this time, he studied under and began performing with the improvisational group, The Groundlings. Another passenger, Eric Frierson, survived by escaping through the sun roof; he received moderate injuries. But Ranft spent most of his time drawing storyboards for animated films. His brother, Jerome Ranft, is a sculptor who also worked on several Pixar movies, and is also a voice actor. I loved it. All Rights Reserved. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Frierson survived by escaping through the sun roof, though he received moderate injuries. Last week, Ranft and his friends, Elegba Earl, 32, and Eric Frierson, 39, were driving northbound on Highway 1 in Mendocino County, Calif., en route to take part in a retreat for a mentoring program. He received an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay nomination as one of the writers of Toy Story (1995), and was also the co-director on Cars (2006), his final work before his death. The population at work had never been this silent except for the sound of grief. Tuesday's crash happened when the car Mr. Ranft was riding in went out of control on Highway 1 and plunged into the ocean near the mouth of the Navarro River around 3 p.m. and Eric Frierson, 39, were driving northbound on Highway 1 in Mendocino County, Calif., en route to take part in a retreat for a mentoring program. View phone numbers, addresses, public records, background check reports and possible arrest records for Eric Frierson. During the 1980s, he was writing stories for Disney . Joe Ranft was an American 'Academy Award'-nominated screenwriter, comedian, animator, voice actor, director, and magician. The other passenger, Eric Frierson, 39, was able to escape through the vehicle's moon roof. background: '#000000',
Also known as Erick J Frieson, Eric Jary Frieson. He was taken to . Both Ranft and Earl were killed. Visual Development & Storyboard Artists: Dean DeBlois Claire Keane Brittney Lee Jin Kim Shiyoon Kim. I knew him as a warm, friendly nice guy who didnt let his success fill him up with self-importance. A "Friends and Colleagues" memorial service for Mr. Ranft will be held Sept. 17. Mr. Ranft was also the storyboard supervisor for two animated movies directed by Henry Selick, 1993's "The Nightmare Before Christmas" and 1996's "James and the Giant Peach," and earned story credits for the Pixar hits "A Bug's Life" and "Monsters, Inc.", In addition to his gifts as a story artist, Mr. Ranft was a talented voice actor. California. Joseph Henry "Joe" Ranft (March 13, 1960 - August 16, 2005) was an American screenwriter, animator, storyboard artist, voice actor, and magician who worked for Pixar and Disney at Disney Animation and Disney Television Animation. new TWTR.Widget({
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Most recently, he had completed his assignment as head of story for Pixars latest feature, CARS, directed by John Lasseter, and due for release in summer 2006. so i went on enternet and checked him out. Theatrical Release Of Soul, Storytelling Through Clothes: How Marvelous Designer 12 Is Used To Create Richer And More Complex Characters, How Vector Art Makes Your Cartoon Animator 5 Characters Look Better, Animate The City: Animation, Cartoons, And Comics Return For Kilkenny Animated, St. Louis Gets New Animation Studio As Hair Love Producer Carl Reed Launches Composition Media, Burny Mattinson, Disney Legend And The Companys Longest-Employed Worker, Dies At 87, U.S. at least a tear in his memory its good from all hoo watch his great movies His younger brother Jerome Ranft is a sculptor who also worked on several Pixar films. On August 16, 2005, Ranft and his friend Eric Frierson were passengers in Ranft's 2004 Honda Element, which was being driven by another friend, Elegba Earl. A giant heart, a giant talent, a giant smile-maker. I am a grandma of 7 and my grandson Jio LOVES the movie Cars. His final film was Cars. At 15, he became a member of the Magic Castle Junior Group. Joseph Henry Ranft (March 13, 1960 August 16, 2005) was a beloved god of animation, Pixarian, Disney animator and writer, magician, impressionist, actor, and prankster extraordinaire. Joe Ranft (March 13, 1960 - August 16, 2005) was an American screenwriter, animator, storyboard artist and voice actor, who worked for Pixar Animation Studios and Disney at Walt Disney Animation Studios and Disney Television Animation. He had already worked for Disney and I believe I saw him on TV win an Oscar for his work at Pixar, but the few times I saw him over the years he was just Joe. [1] There he worked on all of their films produced up to 2006; this included Toy Story (for which he received an Academy Award nomination) and A Bug's Life, as the co-story writer and others as story supervisor. He worked on some of the most beloved animated films of the past thirty years including The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, The Brave Little Toaster, The Lion King, Toy Story and Toy Story 2, A Bug's Life, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo and Cars. After two years at CalArts, Ranft joined Disney in 1980. His brother, Jerome Ranft, is a sculptor who also worked on several Pixar films. '"[2], Around this time, he studied under and began performing with the improvisational group, The Groundlings. He received an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay . He was 45. Red Jerry Recycled Batteries Cars (co-director, writer, and voice actor) Cars was the last film that Ranft worked on, and it was very dedicated to him. As a child, Ranft developed a love for magic, storytelling, film and comedy. If you need to cancel your entry, please use this form to request your cancellation. On August 16, 2005, Ranft and his friend Eric Frierson were passengers in Ranft's 2004 Honda Element, which was being driven by another friend, Elegba Earl. [11] In the film Inside Out, the character of Jangles the clown is based on a character created by Ranft outside of Pixar named "Buttocks the Clown",[12] according to co-director Ronnie del Carmen and story artist Domee Shi. I LOVED IT. Im 26 years old from Russia, Ive just seen Cars for the first time and at the end saw this dedication to Joe Ranft. Joseph Henry Ranft (March 13, 1960 - August 16, 2005) was an American screenwriter, animator, storyboard artist and voice actor, who worked for Pixar Animation Studios and Disney at Walt Disney Animation Studios and Disney Television Animation. Joe Ranft, story supervisor at Pixar Animation Studios for more than a decade and an Oscar-nommed co-writer of "Toy Story" as well as "A Bug's Life," died Aug. 16 in a car accident in Mendocino . The last meeting I had with Joe was a Story Lead meeting where we share the collective known knowlege of those of us whove done Head of story jobs. He was a classmate of Pixar's John Lasseter at the California Institute of the Arts in the 1970s. I dont know if people really understand what I do, he said in a 1998 interview with The Times. El 16 de agosto de 2005, a los 45 aos es vctima de un accidente de trfico: fue en un Honda . Your email address will not be published. that is greay. His younger brother Jerome Ranft is a sculptor who also worked on several Pixar films. Update (2:32pm): Heres a nice SALON article/interview with Joe Ranft that offers some insight into his personal background and his approach to storytelling, as well as explains how he became involved with voice acting at Pixar. Sad day :( Joe Ranft remembers his training under the Disney Legend as, "[Eric] always reminds me of just the fundamental things that I tend to forget. "Joe had a great passion for telling stories, and he told them better than anyone," Lasseter said in a statement. Joseph Henry Ranft[1] was born in Pasadena, California, on March 13, 1960,[1] and raised in Whittier. He worked for Disney and Pixar. Joe Ranft, the heart of Pixar, was killed yesterday in a car . He watches it at least twice a day, everyday. Home; Products; About Us; Support. Both Ranft and Earl were killed instantly. During his first five years with Disney, Joe worked on a number of television projects[1] that were never produced. 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Joe Ranft Biography Joe Ranft was a screenwriter, comedian, animator, voice actor, director and magician nominated for the American ' Academy Award.' He. Ranft and his friend Eric Frierson were passengers in Ranft's 2004 Honda Element on August 16, 2005, driven by another friend, Elegba Earl. The movers themselves are modeled after Ranft and his brother Jerome, who voiced one of the movers. Joseph Henry Ranft [1] byl americk scenrista, animtor, tvrce storyboard a dabr, jen pracoval pro Pixar Animation Studios a Disney ve Walt Disney Animation Studios a Disney Television Animation. Just before his death Joe completed Cars with the story and he lent his voice to two characters Red the fire engine and the Peterbelt who Lightning McQueen mistakens for Mack. Update (4:45pm): Pixar story artist Ronnie del Carmen writes in his BLOG: People cannot say much but just gave each other embraces to quell the sadness. Joe was always sought after by every top director at the studioincluding John Lasseter. Joe Ranft reunited with John Lasseter, whom he had previously met at California Institute of the Arts during the late '70s, when he joined Pixar in 1992. He was also given lead story credit on The Brave Little Toaster (1987) and voiced Elmo St. Peters, the appliance salesman. [5][6] Mr. Ranft is survived by his wife of 20 years, Su, a son, Jordan, a daughter, Sophia, two brothers, Jerome and James, and a sister, Ruth. Sad real sad As I found out he was a great man and done so much for Pixar! '"[2], Around this time, he studied under and began performing with the improvisational group, The Groundlings. He helped to conceive the original story, along with Pixars John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton, and Pete Docter, for TOY STORY and served as story supervisor on the film. Public records show that the phone number (360) 825-1891 is linked to L Ranft, Jill M Ranft, Jill Ranft. Joe Ranft. Ranft and Earl died from injuries sustained in the accident. His understanding of story structure and his talent for creating emotionally complex characters that audiences cared about won him a place in the core group of artists at Pixar, colleagues said. Ranft's first film was The Brave Little Toaster in 1987. Like John Ratzenberger, Joe Ranft had a role in every Pixar movie until his unexpected death in 2005. Its hard to imagine a world without Joe Ranft and the joy and fun he brought to all of us on a daily basis. Another passenger, Eric Frierson, survived by escaping through the sun roof and received moderate injuries. JOE RANFT OBITUARY. Visit AWN on Twitter Visit AWN on Instagram Visit AWN on Google Plus Visit AWN on FlipBoard Subscribe to AWN. Finishing high school in fall 1978, Joe Ranft began studying in the character animation program at the California Institute of the Arts. i am so glad he made the movie CARS! Joe Ranft (March 13, 1960 - August 16, 2005) was an American screenwriter, animator, storyboard artist, voice actor, and magician, who was the key creative member of Pixar and was one of the original members of the Brain Trust. He was a passenger in the front seat of a 2004 Honda Element driven by Elegba Earl, a 32-year-old Los Angeles man who also died. Ranft moved to Pixar to serve as story supervisor on Lasseters Toy Story, the first computer-animated feature. He joined the story department at Walt Disney Feature Animation in 1980, where he worked on Who Framed Roger Rabbit? and co-wrote the films Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King.. Share. Will the luck of the Irish affect the Oscars? Details regarding the time and location are available by calling (510) 752-4455. Joseph Henry Ranft (March 13, 1960 -- August 16, 2005) was a beloved god of animation, {{Creator/Pixar}}ian, {{Creator/Disney}} animator and writer, magician, impressionist, actor, and prankster extraordinaire. Earl suddenly lost control and crashed through a guard rail while northbound on Highway 1. By Amid Amidi | 08/17/2005 10:58 am | Be the First to Comment! rpp: 5,
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Mr. Ranft, 45, was head of story writing at Pixar and was one of the young artists who helped revitalize the animated film industry in the 1980s and '90s. The film and tie-in game are dedicated to his memory, as is Tim Burton's Corpse Bride, on which Ranft was executive producer. Joe Ranft, one of the key creators of Pixars hit animated features and the voice of Heimlich the Bavarian caterpillar in A Bugs Life (1998), was killed in an automobile accident Tuesday afternoon. On August 16, 2005, Ranft and his friend Eric Frierson were passengers in Ranft's 2004 Honda Element, which was being driven by another friend, Elegba Earl. It was a car accident. Investigators said the car appeared to have been traveling at about 30 mph. The 2010 DVD re-release of Toy Story 2 includes a special feature that focuses on Ranft and his accomplishments. He was the voice of Heimlich the ravenous caterpillar in "A Bug's Life," Jacques the cleaner shrimp in "Finding Nemo," and Wheezy the Penguin in 1999's "Toy Story 2," and he provided voices for "Monster's, Inc." (2001) and last year's "The Incredibles.". Another passenger, Eric Frierson, survived by escaping through the sun roof and received moderate injuries. Earl suddenly lost control and crashed through a guard rail while northbound on Highway 1. He was one of the key players who made all the films what they are.. Born in Pasadena, California, and raised in Whittier, Ranft studied animation at CalArts for two years before joining the Disney animation team in 1980. He died in a car accident on August 16, 2005. The secret of Pixar's magic can be found at CalArts Obituary by the former President of the Northern California Disneyana Enthusiasts club, Joe's son, Jordy Ranft voices one of the ant boys in, Joe's daughter, Sophia voices the character of Baby Smitty in, Joe's portrait can be seen engraved on a small carved box in the, According to various Pixar employees, character of, Joe's name can be seen on a wall of mentor nametags in. 2023 Cartoon Brew, LLC. Yes, at 47. Joseph Henry Ranft was born in Pasadena, California, on March 13, 1960, and raised in Whittier. Update (1:20am): An obit from Joe Ranfts hometown newspaper, the WHITTIER DAILY NEWS. Joseph Henry Ranft March 13, 1960 - August 16, 2005 was an American screenwriter, . . JOE RANFT Im sorry for the family left behind. The car plunged 130 feet into the mouth of the Navarro River in Mendocino County, California. Joseph Henry "Joe" Ranft (born March 13, 1960) was an American screenwriter, animator, storyboard artist and actor. His younger brother Jerome Ranft is a sculptor who also worked on several Pixar films. The car plunged 130 feet and crashed into the ocean. Besides a good story man Joe was also the voice in many Pixar films such as Hemlich the Caterpillar in A BUGS LIFE and Wheezy the toy penguin in TOY STORY 2. DVDs are back and I like it! It was sobering, though also sort of beautiful. behavior: 'all'
The movers themselves are modeled after Ranft and his brother Jerome; Jerome Ranft voiced one of the movers. Ranft left CalArts for the Walt Disney Studio in 1980, where he quickly established a reputation as an exceptional story artist. Browse shows and movies that include Joe Ranft, such as Cars, Toy Story and more. But glaring gaps remain. Earl suddenly lost control and crashed through a guard rail while northbound on Highway 1. The SUV plunged 130 feet into the mouth of the Navarro River in Mendocino County, California. Another passenger, Eric Frierson, 39, also of Los Angeles, was hospitalized with moderate injuries at Mendocino Coast District Hospital in Fort Bragg, according to the sheriff-coroners office. Earl suddenly lost control and crashed through a guard rail while northbound on Highway 1. On August 16, 2005, Ranft and his friend Eric Frierson were passengers in Ranft's 2004 Honda Element, which was being driven by another friend, Elegba Earl. He went on to provide storyboard work for OLIVER & COMPANY and THE LITTLE MERMAID before moving up to head of story on THE RESCUERS DOWN UNDER. He was 45. He was taken to Mendocino Coast Hospital and treated for moderate injuries. For the past 14 years, Ranft worked on animated feature films at Pixar Animation Studios, where he played a major role in writing and shaping many of that innovative Studios blockbuster hits. Ranft was traveling in a car with two friends, Eric Frierson and Elegba Earl, when the accident occurred. His favorite magicians were John Carney, Daryl, Michael Ammar, Ricky Jay and Jimmy Grippo.[4]. V3.1. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Update (12:41pm): A remembrance by Sputnik on Animation Nation: I was already working for Disney features when this new guy showed up one day from CALARTS. Ranft, who was 45, died during the production of Cars, which he co-directed and voice acted in. Frierson survived by escaping through the sun roof, though he . Suite 365 Van Nuys, CA 91401, Yusuke Muratas Upcoming Zaiyuki Anime Project Revealed, The Super Mario Bros. Movie to Release Early, Goodbye Kansas Shares See Season 3 VFX Breakdown Reel, Hulu Snags OVFX Studios Kulipari Animated Franchise. Ranft was survived by his wife of 20 years, Sue Barry, and their . Joe had a great passion for telling stories, and he told them better than anyone. If you mean Eric Frierson, who escaped through the skylight, it's not very probative case because two front-seat occupants died (driver Elegba Earl and passenger Joe Ranft). Ranft worked for Pixar Animation Studios and for Disney at Disney Television Animation and Disney Animation. A spokeswoman for the Mendocino County sheriff-coroners office confirmed that Ranft was killed when the car in which he was a passenger veered off the road while traveling north on Highway 1, plunging 130 feet over the side of the road and into the ocean. "Joe was really a major part of Pixar's soul - he was one of the key players who made all the films what they are." Pete Docter Joseph Henry "Joe" Ranft (March 13, 1960 - August 16, 2005) was an American screenwriter, animator, storyboard artist, voice actor, and magician, who was the key creative member of Pixar and was one of the original members of the Brain Trust. Longtime Movieweb contributor that was uploading 1-minute movie reviews to the world wide web via AOL before Youtube or social media existed. On August 16, 2005, Ranft, 45, and his friend Eric Frierson, 39, were passengers in Ranft's 2004 Honda Element, which was being driven by another friend, Elegba Earl, 32. Pixar's Ranft dies in crash Aug. 18, 2005 Source: Holywood Reporter By Sheigh Crabtree Joe Ranft, Pixar Animation Studios' head of story for more than a decade and a cornerstone of the company's creative team, died Tuesday when the car he was riding in plunged into the ocean after. Ranft and Earl were both killed instantly. [citation needed], His favorite writers were Kurt Vonnegut, Hunter S. Thompson, and Tom Wolfe. His younger brother Jerome Ranft is a sculptor who also worked on several Pixar films. The third person in the car, whom the CHP identified as Eric Frierson, 39, of Los Angeles, survived by climbing through the sun roof. He . [1], Ranft reunited with Lasseter when he was hired by Pixar in 1991 as their head of story. Joe Ranft. Earl suddenly lost control and crashed through a guard rail while northbound on Highway 1. Nobody appreciated or loved Joe more than John. It's hard to imagine a world without Joe Ranft and the joy and fun he brought to all of us on a daily basis.". Ranft, 45, and his friend Eric Frierson, 39, were passengers in Ranft's 2004 Navarro River where it meets the Pacific Ocean in Mendocino County, killing both Ranft and Earl instantly. (206) 999-5097 (Cellco Partnership), (360) 825-1891 (Qwest Corp.Cellco Partnership) are the phone numbers associated with Eric. No wonder he made a fantastic voice actor later. He was posthumously honored in 2006 as a Disney Legend and in 2016 with the Winsor McCay Award, the lifetime achievement award for animators. Joe had a great passion for telling stories, and he told them better than anyone, Lasseter said Wednesday. I did not know who this gentleman was. Cars was dedicated to his memory. [1] After two years, Ranft's student film Good Humor caught the attention of Disney animation executives, who offered him a job. Eric has 3239 Larsen Ave, Enumclaw, WA 98022 in his address history. But fans of the patented Pixar magic will most likely remember Joe Ranft for his superlative character work: he provided the voice for Heimlich (the caterpillar) in "A Bugs Life," Wheezy (the penguin) in "Toy Story 2," and Jacques (the fish) in "Finding Nemo.". 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He also was highly versatile, Selick recalled. Now Hollywood Shuffle is a classic, Remember that Harry Styles Spitgate drama? The cars driver, Elegba Earl, was also killed, while another passenger, Eric Frierson, survived the accident. UKIAH, Calif., Aug. 18 - Joe Ranft, who was nominated in 1996 for an Oscar as co-writer of "Toy Story" for Pixar Animation Studios, died on Tuesday when the . He was funny, poignant, original, and he had an infallible sense for how to structure a story.. Selick met Ranft at Disney in the early 1980s, and his first impression of Ranft was that he was "a huge guy" who was well over 6 feet tall. Ranft is survived by his wife Sue Barry and their kids Jordy and Sophia, and his brother (and Pixar sculptor) Jerome. His brother, Jerome Ranft, is a sculptor who also worked on several Pixar movies. Cornerstone of Pixar's creative team is killed when the car he was driving in went into the ocean. [7] His remains were cremated.[8]. 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