Director
Pete Docter
- Born: 9 November 1968, Bloomington, Minnesota, USA
- Estimated net worth: $40 million
Pete Docter is a renowned animator, director, and screenwriter known for his work with Pixar Animation Studios. He is celebrated for directing films such as 'Monsters, Inc.', 'Up', and 'Inside Out', which have earned critical acclaim and numerous awards. His…
Pete Docter: best films and shows
About Pete Docter
Pete Docter is a renowned animator, director, and screenwriter known for his work with Pixar Animation Studios. He is celebrated for directing films such as 'Monsters, Inc.', 'Up', and 'Inside Out', which have earned critical acclaim and numerous awards. His unique storytelling style and ability to evoke deep emotions set him apart in the animation industry.
- Born
- 9 November 1968, Bloomington, Minnesota, USA
- Known for
- Directing
- Height
- 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
- Spouses
- Amanda Docter (1995-present)
- Children
- 2 children, names not publicly known
- Parents
- Robert Docter, Phyllis Docter
- Estimated net worth
- $40 million
Fun facts about Pete Docter
- Pete Docter joined Pixar in 1990, making him one of its earliest employees.
- He was inspired to create 'Inside Out' based on his own experiences and emotions as a parent.
Famous Pete Docter quotes
“Adventure is out there!”
“I can't change my past, but I can change my future.”
“You can't get what you want until you know what you want.”
Pete Docter: coming up
- Gatto (Movie, Executive Producer)3 March 2027
- Ghost Market (Movie, Executive Producer)8 March 2028
- Incredibles 3 (Movie, Executive Producer)14 June 2028
- Coco 2 (Movie, Executive Producer)20 November 2029
Credits and dates: TMDB.
Pete Docter filmography
Cast (32)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Disney Worldbuilders Movie | Self | |
| 2026 | Toy Story: 30 Years and Beyond - A Special Edition of 20/20 Movie | Self | |
| 2025 | The Happiest Story on Earth: 70 Years of Disneyland Movie | Self | |
| 2025 | Meet the Pickles: The Making of "Win or Lose" Movie | Self - Executive Producer | 6.4 |
| 2024 | Inside Out 2 Movie | Dad's Anger (voice) | 7.5 |
| 2023 | Pencils vs Pixels Movie | Self | 8.4 |
| 2022 | Director by Night Movie | Self (archive footage) | 6.5 |
| 2022 | Beyond Infinity: Buzz and the Journey to Lightyear Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2021 | Pixar 2021 Disney+ Day Special Movie | Self | 5.0 |
| 2021 | The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World Movie | Self | 7.7 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | A Spark Story Movie | Self | 6.5 |
| 2021 | Soul, Improvised Movie | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 2020 | Adventure Thru the Walt Disney Archives Movie | Self | 7.2 |
| 2019 | Animation Outlaws Movie | Self | 6.3 |
| 2015 | Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond Movie | Self | 7.2 |
| 2015 | Riley's First Date? Movie | Dad's Anger (voice) | 7.2 |
| 2015 | Inside Out Movie | Additional Voices (voice) | 7.9 |
| 2010 | Waking Sleeping Beauty Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.2 |
| 2009 | Up Movie | Campmaster Strauch (voice) | 8.0 |
| 2008 | WALL·E Movie | Additional Voices (voice) | 8.1 |
| 2008 | Redefining the Line: The Making of One Hundred and One Dalmatians Movie | Self | 6.5 |
| 2007 | Fog City Mavericks Movie | Self | 8.5 |
| 2007 | The Pixar Story Movie | Self | 7.5 |
| 2005 | Mr. Incredible and Pals Movie | Mr. Incredible (voice) | 5.9 |
| 2005 | The Art of Mary Blair Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2004 | The Incredibles Movie | Additional Voices (voice) | 7.7 |
| 2001 | Monsters, Inc. Movie | Additional Voices (voice) | 7.9 |
| 1996 | The Story Behind 'Toy Story' Movie | Self | 7.5 |
| 1995 | The Making of Toy Story Movie | Self | 6.3 |
| 1989 | Palm Springs Movie | Sigmond Dinosaur (voice) | 6.0 |
| 1988 | Winter Movie | Voice (voice) | 6.3 |
| 1953 | The Oscars TV | Self | 7.1 |
Crew (78)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | Coco 2 Movie | Executive Producer · Production | |
| 2028 | Incredibles 3 Movie | Executive Producer · Production | |
| 2028 | Ghost Market Movie | Executive Producer · Production | |
| 2027 | Gatto Movie | Executive Producer · Production | |
| 2026 | The X Protocol TV | Animation · Visual Effects |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Toy Story 5 Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 8.3 |
| 2026 | Hoppers Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 8.1 |
| 2025 | Elio Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.9 |
| 2025 | Win or Lose TV | Executive Producer · Production | 8.1 |
| 2024 | Dream Productions TV | Executive Producer · Production | 7.7 |
| 2024 | Inside Out 2 Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.5 |
| 2023 | Carl's Date Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.4 |
| 2023 | Carl's Date Movie | Characters · Writing | 7.4 |
| 2023 | Elemental Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.6 |
| 2022 | Cars on the Road TV | Executive Producer · Production | 7.4 |
| 2022 | Lightyear Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.9 |
| 2022 | Pete Movie | Thanks · Crew | 8.2 |
| 2022 | Turning Red Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.3 |
| 2021 | Pixar 2021 Disney+ Day Special Movie | Director · Directing | 5.0 |
| 2021 | Ciao Alberto Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.4 |
| 2021 | Pixar Remix: Monsters, Inc. Movie | Original Story · Writing | |
| 2021 | Dug Days TV | Characters · Writing | 7.4 |
| 2021 | Dug Days TV | Executive Producer · Production | 7.4 |
| 2021 | Dug Days TV | Creator · Creator | 7.4 |
| 2021 | Monsters at Work TV | Thanks · Crew | 7.2 |
| 2021 | Luca Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.8 |
| 2021 | 22 vs. Earth Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.0 |
| 2021 | Pixar Remix: Up Movie | Original Story · Writing | 1.0 |
| 2020 | Soul Movie | Director · Directing | 8.1 |
| 2020 | Soul Movie | Story · Writing | 8.1 |
| 2020 | Soul Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 8.1 |
| 2020 | Dory's Reef Cam Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 5.9 |
| 2020 | Onward Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.6 |
| 2020 | Lamp Life Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.0 |
| 2019 | Forky Asks a Question TV | Executive Producer · Production | 4.0 |
| 2019 | Toy Story 4 Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.5 |
| 2019 | Kitbull Movie | Thanks · Crew | 7.9 |
| 2018 | Bao Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.6 |
| 2017 | Lou Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.5 |
| 2015 | Riley's First Date? Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.2 |
| 2015 | Lava Movie | Thanks · Crew | 7.2 |
| 2015 | Inside Out Movie | Original Story · Writing | 7.9 |
| 2015 | Inside Out Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 7.9 |
| 2015 | Inside Out Movie | Director · Directing | 7.9 |
| 2014 | Party Central Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.8 |
| 2013 | Monsters University Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.1 |
| 2012 | Brave Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.0 |
| 2009 | Dug's Special Mission Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.0 |
| 2009 | Up Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 8.0 |
| 2009 | Up Movie | Director · Directing | 8.0 |
| 2009 | Up Movie | Story · Writing | 8.0 |
| 2009 | Partly Cloudy Movie | Thanks · Crew | 7.7 |
| 2009 | Up: Upisodes TV | Creator · Creator | |
| 2008 | Presto Movie | Thanks · Crew | 7.8 |
| 2008 | WALL·E Movie | Original Story · Writing | 8.1 |
| 2002 | Mike's New Car Movie | Story · Writing | 6.9 |
| 2002 | Mike's New Car Movie | Director · Directing | 6.9 |
| 2002 | Mike's New Car Movie | Producer · Production | 6.9 |
| 2001 | Monsters, Inc. Movie | Director · Directing | 7.9 |
| 2001 | Monsters, Inc. Movie | Original Story · Writing | 7.9 |
| 1999 | Toy Story 2 Movie | Original Story · Writing | 7.6 |
| 1997 | Geri's Game Movie | Animation · Visual Effects | 7.6 |
| 1995 | Toy Story Movie | Original Story · Writing | 8.0 |
| 1995 | Toy Story Movie | Supervising Animator · Crew | 8.0 |
| 1995 | Toy Story Movie | Storyboard Artist · Art | 8.0 |
| 1990 | Next Door Movie | Animation · Visual Effects | 6.5 |
| 1990 | Next Door Movie | Director · Directing | 6.5 |
| 1990 | Next Door Movie | Music · Sound | 6.5 |
| 1989 | Palm Springs Movie | Director · Directing | 6.0 |
| 1989 | Palm Springs Movie | Animation · Visual Effects | 6.0 |
| 1988 | Winter Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.3 |
| 1988 | Winter Movie | Producer · Production | 6.3 |
| 1988 | Winter Movie | Director · Directing | 6.3 |
| 1988 | Winter Movie | Animation · Visual Effects | 6.3 |
| TBA | Loving Dory Movie | Executive Producer · Production | |
| TBA | Monsters, Inc. 3 Movie | Executive Producer · Production | |
| TBA | Inside Out 3 Movie | Executive Producer · Production | |
| TBA | Untitled Pixar Musical Movie | Executive Producer · Production |
Latest releases
- Disney Worldbuilders2026
- Toy Story: 30 Years and Beyond - A Special Edition of 20/202026
- The Happiest Story on Earth: 70 Years of Disneyland2025
- Meet the Pickles: The Making of "Win or Lose"2025 / TMDB 6.4
- Inside Out 22024 / TMDB 7.5
- Pencils vs Pixels2023 / TMDB 8.4
Questions about Pete Docter
What are some of Pete Docter's most successful films?
Pete Docter's most successful films include 'Monsters, Inc.', 'Up', and 'Inside Out', all of which received critical acclaim and box office success, solidifying his reputation in animation.
Has Pete Docter won any major awards?
Yes, Pete Docter has won multiple Academy Awards, including Best Animated Feature for 'Up' and 'Inside Out', showcasing his talent and impact in the film industry.
What was Pete Docter's first film as a director?
Pete Docter's first film as a director was 'Monsters, Inc.' released in 2001, which marked his debut in the role and established him as a prominent figure at Pixar.
What is Pete Docter's role at Pixar?
Pete Docter is the Chief Creative Officer at Pixar Animation Studios, overseeing the creative direction of the studio while also directing and writing films.
What inspired Pete Docter to create 'Inside Out'?
Pete Docter was inspired to create 'Inside Out' based on his own experiences and emotions as a parent, wanting to explore the complexities of human feelings.
How many children does Pete Docter have?
Pete Docter has two children, although their names are not publicly known, he has mentioned them in interviews discussing family life.
What is Pete Docter's estimated net worth?
Pete Docter's estimated net worth is reported to be around $40 million, reflecting his successful career in animation and film direction.
Has Pete Docter worked on any other notable projects?
In addition to his directorial work, Pete Docter has contributed to various Pixar projects, including 'Toy Story' and 'Finding Nemo', showcasing his versatility in the animation field.