Lee Unkrich

Lee Unkrich

Lee Edward Unkrich (born August 8, 1967) is an American film director, editor and writer. He is best known for his work with the animation studio Pixar, which he joined in 1994 as an editor before being credited as a co-director on Toy Story 2 (1999).

Following the film’s success, Unkrich served a similar role for the films Monsters, Inc. (2001) and Finding Nemo (2003) before making his solo directorial debut with Toy Story 3 (2010). The film and the second he directed, Coco (2017), won two Academy Awards: Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song.

After 25 years at the company, Unkrich retired in January 2019 to spend more time with his family and pursue other interests.

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Lee Unkrich Movies

Discover the best movies directed by Lee Unkrich. Explore the complete filmography, including critically acclaimed masterpieces, box office hits, and top-rated Lee Unkrich films ranked by score.

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Coco (2017)

Adventure Animation Family
Miguel wants nothing more than to play music, which puts him squarely at odds with a family that has banned the art form for generations. When a desperate bid to...
Score 8.2
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Toy Story 3 (2010)

Animation Comedy Family
Andy is heading to college, and the toys he once loved have spent years gathering dust in a chest. When a mix-up sends Woody, Buzz, and the rest of the...
Score 7.8

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