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Lee Edward Unkrich (born August 8, 1967) is an American film director, editor and writer. He is best known for his work with animation studio Pixar, which he joined in 1994 as an editor before being credited as a co-director on Toy Story 2 (1999).
Lee Unkrich is a Pixar director and editor who won Oscars for Coco and Toy Story 3. He worked on many other Pixar films, such as Finding Nemo, Monsters Inc., and Toy Story 2.
- January 1, 1
- 2 min
- Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Learn about the life and career of Lee Unkrich, an Academy Award-winning director at Pixar Animation Studios. He directed "Coco", "Toy Story 3", "Finding Nemo" and more.
- August 8, 1967
The Pixar director talks about how his film evolved from an American tale to an all-Latino cast, why he chose to focus on the Mexican holiday, and how he researched the mythology and culture behind it. He also reveals the original idea, the cute animal, and the emotional journey of Coco.
Jan 19, 2019 · Lee Unkrich, Pixar editor, co-director of Toy Story 2, Monsters, Inc. and Finding Nemo, and sole director of Toy Story 3 and Coco, announced his exit on Friday.
Mar 21, 2023 · Pixar director Lee Unkrich shares his obsession with Stanley Kubrick's horror classic and his quest to write a definitive making-of book. He reveals exclusive details, interviews, and photos from the Stanley Kubrick Archive.
Nov 22, 2017 · Lee Unkrich, co-director of Toy Story 3 and solo director of Coco, talks about his anxiety, research, and partnership on the film. He reveals how he learned about the concept of dying three deaths and the importance of honoring the dead in Mexican culture.
