Peter Sohn
Credit: Korean American Story
2016

Peter Sohn

Biography

Peter Sohn is a highly talented American animator, director, voice actor, and storyboard artist. Born on October 18, 1977, in New York City, Sohn has made significant contributions to the world of animation, working on several notable films and projects. Sohn's passion for animation and storytelling developed at an early age. He studied character animation at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), where he honed his skills and nurtured his creativity. During his time at CalArts, he worked on various student films and collaborated with fellow aspiring animators. Sohn's career took off when he joined Pixar Animation Studios in 2000. One of Sohn's most notable collaborations with Pixar was on the critically acclaimed film "The Incredibles" (2004). He served as a storyboard artist, contributing to the development of the film's visual storytelling. Sohn's unique artistic vision and attention to detail helped shape the dynamic action sequences and emotional beats of the film. In addition to his storyboard work, Sohn also lent his voice to various characters in Pixar films. He played the voice of Emile, the lovable rat, in the Academy Award-winning film "Ratatouille" (2007), and the character Squishy in "Monsters University" (2013). Sohn's directorial debut came with the animated film "The Good Dinosaur" (2015), where he took on the role of director and provided the voice for one of the characters. Peter Sohn's contributions to the world of animation have earned him critical acclaim and industry recognition. His dedication to storytelling, his talent as an artist, and his collaborative spirit have solidified his place as a respected figure in the animation community. With his creativity and passion, Sohn continues to inspire future animators and entertain audiences with his imaginative and heartfelt work.

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