born 1945
Ed Catmull is an American computer scientist and co-founder of Pixar Animation Studios, known for his pioneering work in computer graphics and animation. He played a crucial role in developing technologies that led to the creation of landmark films such as "Toy Story" and "Finding Nemo." Catmull served as the president of Pixar and Disney Animation Studios, influencing the industry with his innovations in storytelling and animation techniques.
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