Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1961-01-18
- Born Place: Wooster, Ohio, USA
Also Known As:
鮑伯·彼得森, باب پیترسون
Bob Peterson
Robert "Bob" Peterson (born January 18, 1961) is a highly versatile and influential American animator, director, screenwriter, storyboard artist, and voice actor, primarily known for his extensive work at Pixar Animation Studios. With a background in mechanical engineering from Ohio Northern University and Purdue University, Peterson initially pursued his artistic talents by drawing cartoons for college newspapers before transitioning into animation. He joined Pixar in 1994, where he quickly became a pivotal creative force.Peterson has contributed to many of Pixar's most iconic films. As a screenwriter, he co-wrote the Oscar-nominated "Finding Nemo" (2003) and the critically acclaimed "Up" (2009), for which he also served as co-director. His work on "Up" earned him another Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay. He also contributed to the stories of films like "Monsters, Inc." (2001) and "The Good Dinosaur" (2015), and co-wrote "Cars 3" (2017).Beyond his behind-the-scenes roles, Peterson is widely recognized for his distinctive voice acting.He is the voice behind several memorable Pixar characters, including the paperwork-obsessed slug-like creature Roz in "Monsters, Inc." and "Monsters University," the enthusiastic manta ray teacher Mr. Ray in "Finding Nemo" and "Finding Dory," and the lovable, perpetually distracted golden retriever Dug and the menacing Doberman Alpha in "Up" and its spin-off shorts "Dug's Special Mission" and "Dug Days." He also voiced Chick Hicks in "Cars 3," taking over the role from Michael Keaton. Peterson's ability to infuse his characters with unique personality and humor has made them fan favorites.In recent years, Peterson has continued to direct and write for Pixar's short-form content, including the Emmy Award-winning Disney+ series "Forky Asks a Question" (2019) and "Dug Days" (2021), further showcasing his storytelling and comedic talents. His contributions have been instrumental in shaping the narratives and characters that have made Pixar a leading name in animation.
