John Lasseter

• Chinese Name：约翰·拉塞特
• Gender：Male
• Height：6 ft (183 cm)
• Date of Birth：January 12, 1957
• Place of Birth：Hollywood, California, USA
• Profession：Animator, Director, Producer
• Introduce：John Lasseter is an influential American animator, director, and producer who played a central role in revolutionizing computer animation in mainstream cinema. Born in Hollywood, California, Lasseter studied character animation at the California Institute of the Arts before briefly working at Walt Disney. He later joined Lucasfilm’s Computer Division, which was acquired by Steve Jobs to form Pixar Animation Studios. As Pixar’s Chief Creative Officer, Lasseter directed groundbreaking films such as Toy Story (1995), the first full‑length computer‑animated feature, as well as A Bug’s Life (1998) and Toy Story 2 (1999). Under his guidance, Pixar developed a consistent track record of critically acclaimed and commercially successful films, winning numerous Academy Awards and reshaping the animation industry. Lasseter’s work is known for combining technological innovation with rich storytelling and memorable characters, often appealing to audiences across all ages. In 2006, following Disney’s acquisition of Pixar, he became Chief Creative Officer at both Pixar and Disney Animation, overseeing hits like Frozen and Zootopia. Despite later controversies and his departure in 2018, Lasseter’s influence on modern animation remains profound, cementing his legacy as a creative force in entertainment history.