Phil Johnston
Biography
Phil Johnston is an American filmmaker and voice actor born on October 26, 1971, in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Known primarily for his work in writing, he is credited with twelve known credits in the database. He is recognized as one of the writers for the Walt Disney Animation Studios films Wreck-It Ralph, released in 2012, Zootopia, released in 2016, and Ralph Breaks the Internet, released in 2018. He also directed Ralph Breaks the Internet alongside Rich Moore, and the film received an Academy Award nomination. Johnston is a male filmmaker whose career encompasses writing, directing, and voice acting within the animation industry.
Career overview
Phil Johnston is an American filmmaker and voice actor born on October 26, 1971, in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. He is best known for his work as a writer on several Walt Disney Animation Studios films. His writing credits for the studio include Wreck-It Ralph, released in 2012, Zootopia, released in 2016, and Ralph Breaks the Internet, released in 2018.
In addition to his writing contributions, Johnston directed Ralph Breaks the Internet alongside Rich Moore. For his work on the film, Johnston received an Academy Award nomination. His professional career in the film industry includes a total of twelve known credits focusing on writing, according to database records.
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Full Filmography
24 titles- Zootopia 2 (2025) Thanks
- The Twits (2025) as Mr. Napkin (voice)
- The Twits (2025) Director
- The Twits (2025) Producer
- The Twits (2025) Writer
- How We Broke The Internet (2019) as Self
- Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) as eBay Bidder / Surge Protector (voice)
- Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) Director
- Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) Screenplay
- Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) Story
- Zootopia (2016) as Gideon Grey (voice)
- Zootopia (2016) Story
- Zootopia (2016) Screenplay
- Grimsby (2016) Screenplay
- Grimsby (2016) Story
- Grimsby (2016) Executive Producer
- Garlan Hulse: Where Potential Lives (2013) as Garlan Hulse
- Wreck-It Ralph (2012) as Surge Protector (voice)
- Wreck-It Ralph (2012) Screenplay
- Wreck-It Ralph (2012) Story
- Cedar Rapids (2011) Writer
- Bomb (2007) Producer
- Untitled View-Master Film Writer
- The Land of Stories Writer
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What movies or TV shows is Phil Johnston best known for?
Phil Johnston is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Zootopia 2 (2025), The Twits (2025), The Twits (2025), The Twits (2025).
When and where was Phil Johnston born?
Phil Johnston was born on October 26, 1971 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA.
How many credits does Phil Johnston have?
Phil Johnston has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2007 to 2025.
What is Phil Johnston's background in cinema and television?
Phil Johnston is an American filmmaker and voice actor born on October 26, 1971, in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Known primarily for his work in writing, he is credited with twelve known credits in the database. He is recognized as one of the writers for the Walt Disney Animation Studios films Wreck-It Ralph, released i...