Name: Joe Ranft
Date of Birth: 13 March 1960 Father of 'Jordan Ranft' (qv) and 'Sophia Ranft' (qv).Death occurred when he was a passenger in a car that veered off the road and plunged 130 feet into the Pacific Ocean. The driver was also killed, and another passenger was hospitalized with moderate injuries.Studied animation at the California Institute of the Arts and began working as a story artist at Walt Disney Studios in 1980. Also provided animated voices on occasion.Before the crash, he and the driver were on their way to the Mosaic Mu... lticultural Foundation, a spiritual conference where successful businessmen mentor men who are trying to straighten out their lives._Corpse Bride (2005)_ (qv) is dedicated to his memory.The Pixar movie "Cars" was dedicated to him.Read more Joe Ranft movies (actor)User Comments |
