Bob Peterson
Biography
Robert Bob Peterson is an American animator, screenwriter, director, and voice actor who was born in January 1961 in Wooster, Ohio. His family later moved to Dover, Ohio, where he graduated from Dover High School. Peterson has worked for Pixar since 1994, beginning his career as a layout artist and animator on Toy Story. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his screenplay for Finding Nemo and received a second Oscar nomination as the co-director and writer of Up. In addition to his behind-the-scenes work, Peterson has provided voice acting for various characters in animated films, including Roz in Monsters, Incorporated, Mr. Ray in Finding Nemo, Dug and Alpha in Up and in Dug's Special Mission, and the Janitor in Toy Story 3.
Career overview
Robert Bob Peterson is an American animator, screenwriter, director, and voice actor who has worked for Pixar since 1994. His first job at the studio was working as a layout artist and animator on Toy Story. Alongside his behind-the-scenes work, Peterson has provided his voice for several notable animated films.
His voice acting credits include performing the voice of Roz in Monsters, Inc. and Mr. Ray in Finding Nemo. He also voiced the dogs Dug and Alpha in Up and in Dug's Special Mission, as well as the Janitor in Toy Story 3.
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Full Filmography
94 titles- Hoppers (2026) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Hoppers (2026) ADR & Dubbing
- Elio (2025) as Universal Users Manual (voice)
- Elio (2025) ADR & Dubbing
- Monsters Funday Football (2025) as Roz (Voice)
- LEGO Pixar: BrickToons (2024) as Mr. Ray (voice)
- Carl's Date (2023) as Dug / Alpha (voice)
- Carl's Date (2023) Story Artist
- Carl's Date (2023) Director
- Carl's Date (2023) Writer
- Monsters at Work (2021) as Roze (voice)
- Monsters at Work (2021) as Roz / Roze (voice)
- Monsters at Work (2021) as Roz / Bob Peterson (voice)
- Monsters at Work (2021) as Roze / Bob Peterson (voice)
- Monsters at Work (2021) as Roz (voice)
- Monsters at Work (2021) Creative Consultant
- Dug Days (2021) as Dug (voice)
- Dug Days (2021) Writer
- Dug Days (2021) Director
- Dug Days (2021) Creator
- Forky Asks a Question: What Is Reading? (2020) as Voice Over Announcer (voice)
- Forky Asks a Question: What Is Reading? (2020) Director
- Forky Asks a Question: What Is Reading? (2020) Writer
- Forky Asks a Question: What Is Cheese? (2020) as Voice Over Announcer (voice)
- Forky Asks a Question: What Is Cheese? (2020) Director
- Forky Asks a Question: What Is Cheese? (2020) Writer
- Forky Asks a Question (2019) as Narrator (voice)
- Forky Asks a Question (2019) Director
- Forky Asks a Question (2019) Writer
- Forky Asks a Question (2019) Creator
- Forky Asks a Question: What Is Money? (2019) as Voice Over Announcer (voice)
- Forky Asks a Question: What Is Money? (2019) Director
- Forky Asks a Question: What Is Money? (2019) Writer
- Forky Asks a Question: What Is Art? (2019) as Voice Over Announcer (voice)
- Forky Asks a Question: What Is Art? (2019) Director
- Forky Asks a Question: What Is Art? (2019) Writer
- Forky Asks a Question: What Is Love? (2019) as Voice Over Announcer (voice)
- Forky Asks a Question: What Is Love? (2019) Director
- Forky Asks a Question: What Is Love? (2019) Writer
- Forky Asks a Question: What Is a Computer? (2019) as Voice Over Announcer (voice)
- Forky Asks a Question: What Is a Computer? (2019) Director
- Forky Asks a Question: What Is a Computer? (2019) Writer
- Forky Asks a Question: What Is a Pet? (2019) as Voice Over Announcer (voice)
- Forky Asks a Question: What Is a Pet? (2019) Director
- Forky Asks a Question: What Is a Pet? (2019) Writer
- Forky Asks a Question: What Is Time? (2019) as Voice Over Announcer (voice)
- Forky Asks a Question: What Is Time? (2019) Director
- Forky Asks a Question: What Is Time? (2019) Writer
- Forky Asks a Question: What Is a Friend? (2019) as Voice Over Announcer (voice)
- Forky Asks a Question: What Is a Friend? (2019) Director
- Forky Asks a Question: What Is a Friend? (2019) Writer
- Forky Asks a Question: What Is a Leader? (2019) as Voice Over Announcer (voice)
- Forky Asks a Question: What Is a Leader? (2019) Writer
- Forky Asks a Question: What Is a Leader? (2019) Director
- Cars 3 (2017) as Chick Hicks (voice)
- Cars 3 (2017) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Cars 3 (2017) Screenplay
- Miss Fritter's Racing Skoool (2017) as Dr. Damage (voice)
- Finding Dory (2016) as Mr. Ray (voice)
- Finding Dory (2016) Story
- Marine Life Interviews (2016) Writer
- Inside Out (2015) Additional Dialogue
- The Good Dinosaur (2015) Story
- Monsters University (2013) as Roz (voice)
- Toy Story 3 (2010) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Up (2009) as Dug / Alpha (voice)
- Up (2009) Screenplay
- Up (2009) Story
- Up (2009) Co-Director
- George and A.J. (2009) as Dug (voice)
- Dug's Special Mission (2009) as Dug / Alpha (voice)
- Tracy (2009) as Terry Cane
- Cars Toon Mater's Tall Tales (2008) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Tokyo Mater (2008) as Additional Voice Talent (voice)
- Mater the Greater (2008) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Rescue Squad Mater (2008) as Additional Voice Talent (voice)
- El Materdor (2008) as Additional Voice Talent (voice)
- Ratatouille (2007) Additional Writing
- The Pixar Story (2007) as Mr. Ray / Dolphins / Seagulls (voice) (archive footage)
- Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor (2007) as Roz
- Cars (2006) as Additional Voices (voice)
- The Incredibles (2004) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Finding Nemo (2003) as Mr. Ray / Additional Voices (voice)
- Finding Nemo (2003) Screenplay
- Exploring the Reef (2003) Writer
- Making 'Nemo' (2003) as Self - Co-Writer
- Monsters, Inc. (2001) as Roz (voice)
- Monsters, Inc. (2001) Story Supervisor
- Monsters, Inc. (2001) Additional Writing
- Monsters, Inc. (2001) Script Supervisor
- Geri's Game (1997) as Geri (voice)
- Toy Story (1995) Animation
- The Oscars (1953) as Dug (voice)
- Cars: Lightning Racers as Chick Hicks (voice)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bob Peterson best known for?
Bob Peterson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hoppers (2026), Hoppers (2026), Elio (2025), Elio (2025).
When and where was Bob Peterson born?
Bob Peterson was born on January 18, 1961 in Wooster, Ohio, USA.
How many credits does Bob Peterson have?
Bob Peterson has accumulated over 94 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2026.
What is Bob Peterson's background in cinema and television?
Robert Bob Peterson is an American animator, screenwriter, director, and voice actor who was born in January 1961 in Wooster, Ohio. His family later moved to Dover, Ohio, where he graduated from Dover High School. Peterson has worked for Pixar since 1994, beginning his career as a layout artist and animator on Toy Stor...