Peter Sohn
Biography
Peter Sohn is an American filmmaker, animator, storyboard artist and voice actor born in the Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. He is male and is also credited as Pete Sohn. Sohn is recognized for his directing work at Pixar, having directed the short film Partly Cloudy (2009) and the feature films The Good Dinosaur (2015) and Elemental (2023), the latter receiving an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature. In addition to directing, he has provided voice performances as Emile in Ratatouille (2007), Squishy in Monsters University (2013), Ciccio in Luca (2021) and Sox in Lightyear (2022). His TMDB profile lists 31 known credits.
Career overview
Peter Sohn is an American filmmaker, animator, storyboard artist and voice actor born on June 21 1975 in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. He has worked primarily with Pixar Animation Studios, where his career has encompassed both creative development and direction. Sohn’s directing résumé includes the Academy‑Award‑nominated short Partly Cloudy (2009), followed by the feature‑length productions The Good Dinosaur (2015) and Elemental (2023). Elemental received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, underscoring Sohn’s impact within contemporary animation.
In addition to his directing duties, Sohn has contributed voice performances to several Pixar projects, portraying Emile in Ratatouille (2007), Squishy in Monsters University (2013), Ciccio in Luca (2021) and Sox in Lightyear (2022). He is also credited under alternate names such as Pete Sohn. Throughout his career, Sohn has been recognized for his versatility across animation disciplines, blending storytelling, visual design and performance to shape a range of celebrated films.
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Full Filmography
41 titles- Incredibles 3 (2028) Director
- Hoppers (2026) Executive Producer
- Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) as Ganke (voice)
- Elemental (2023) Director
- Elemental (2023) Story
- Good Chemistry: The Story of Elemental (2023) as Self
- Verano de película 3 (2023) as Self - Director of Elemental
- Lightyear (2022) as SOX (voice)
- Luca (2021) as Ciccio (voice)
- Luca (2021) Executive Producer
- Out (2020) Story
- Incredibles 2 (2018) Story Consultant
- Cars 3 (2017) as Additional Voices (voice)
- The Good Dinosaur (2015) as Forrest Woodbush (voice)
- The Good Dinosaur (2015) Director
- The Good Dinosaur (2015) Story
- Party Central (2014) as Squishy (voice)
- Monsters University (2013) as Squishy (voice)
- Toy Story of Terror! (2013) as Transitron (voice)
- Small Fry (2011) as Recycle Ben (voice)
- Toy Story 3 (2010) Production Artist
- Partly Cloudy (2009) Director
- Partly Cloudy (2009) Writer
- Partly Cloudy (2009) Character Designer
- George and A.J. (2009) as Russell (voice)
- 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 Voice Talent (voice)
- Rescue Squad Mater (2008) as Additional Voice Talent (voice)
- El Materdor (2008) as Additional Voice Talent (voice)
- Ratatouille (2007) as Emile (voice)
- Ratatouille (2007) Animation
- Ratatouille (2007) Story Artist
- Your Friend the Rat (2007) as Emile (voice)
- One Man Band (2005) Production Artist
- The Making of 'The Incredibles' (2005) as Self
- The Incredibles (2004) as Additional Voices (voice)
- The Incredibles (2004) Animation
- The Incredibles (2004) Production Artist
- Osmosis Jones (2001) Animation
- The Iron Giant (1999) Animation
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Peter Sohn best known for?
Peter Sohn is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Incredibles 3 (2028), Hoppers (2026), Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023), Elemental (2023).
When and where was Peter Sohn born?
Peter Sohn was born on June 21, 1975 in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Peter Sohn have?
Peter Sohn has accumulated over 41 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1999 to 2028.
What is Peter Sohn's background in cinema and television?
Peter Sohn is an American filmmaker, animator, storyboard artist and voice actor born in the Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. He is male and is also credited as Pete Sohn. Sohn is recognized for his directing work at Pixar, having directed the short film Partly Cloudy (2009) and the feature films The Good Dinosaur ...