Peter Sohn
About Peter Sohn
Peter Sohn Vice President, Creative at Pixar
Peter Sohn serves as the Vice President, Creative at Pixar Animation Studios. Joining Pixar in September 2000, Sohn has contributed to numerous acclaimed projects across various departments including art, story, and animation. His career at Pixar encompasses working on major animation titles such as 'Finding Nemo,' 'The Incredibles,' and 'WALL-E'. Additionally, Sohn has directed the Pixar short 'Partly Cloudy' and the feature film 'The Good Dinosaur'. Prior to joining Pixar, Sohn worked at Warner Bros. and Disney TV, gaining experience under the mentorship of 'Ratatouille' director Brad Bird.
Peter Sohn Education and Early Career
Peter Sohn grew up in New York and pursued his passion for animation at the California Institute of the Arts (Cal Arts). Before his tenure at Pixar, Sohn worked at Warner Bros. and Disney TV where he collaborated with industry veterans such as Brad Bird on 'The Iron Giant'. His foundational years in animation set the stage for his subsequent successes at Pixar.
Peter Sohn's Contributions to Pixar Films
Peter Sohn has made significant contributions to various Pixar films. He began by working in both the art and story departments for the award-winning 'Finding Nemo' and continued with his involvement in 'The Incredibles', focusing on animating the Parr family. As a story artist, he contributed to the Oscar-winning 'WALL-E'. Moreover, Sohn lent his voice talents to 'Ratatouille' as Emile and to 'Monsters University' as Scott 'Squishy' Squibbles, underscoring his versatile talents in animation and voice acting.
Peter Sohn Directorial Works
Peter Sohn marked his directorial debut at Pixar with the short 'Partly Cloudy'. He later directed Disney•Pixar’s original feature 'The Good Dinosaur', which was released in theaters in 2015. These works demonstrate his capability to helm both short and feature-length animations, building on his extensive background in art, story, and animation departments.