Bob Peterson

Bob Peterson

Born: January 18, 1961
in Wooster, Ohio, USA
Robert "Bob" Peterson (born January 1961) is an American animator, screenwriter, director and voice actor, who has worked for Pixar since 1994. His first job was working as a layout artist and animator on Toy Story. He was nominated for an Oscar for his screenplay for Finding Nemo. Petersonis a co-director and the writer of Up, which gained him his second Oscar nomination. He also performed the voices of Roz in Monsters, Inc., Mr. Ray in Finding Nemo, Dug the dog and Alpha the dog in Up and in Dug's Special Mission, and the Janitor in Toy Story 3.

Peterson was born in Wooster, Ohio, his family moved to Dover, Ohio, where he graduated from Dover High School. He received his undergraduate degree from Ohio Northern University, and a Master's degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University in 1986. While attending Purdue, he wrote and illustrated the comic strip Loco Motives for the Purdue Exponent. Prior to coming to Pixar, Peterson worked at Wavefront Technologies and Rezn8 Productions.

In 2008, Peterson played the part of Terry Cane, a puppeteer in Dan Scanlon's first feature film Tracy. He also played additional voices in Tokyo Mater in 2008, and the voice of Mr. Ray for the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage ride at Disneyland Park in 2007. His most recent job at Pixar was voicing the Janitor at Sunnyside Daycare Center in Pixar's 11th film, Toy Story 3, which was released on June 18, 2010.

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Carl's Date
Title: Carl's Date
Character: Dug / Alpha (voice)
Released: June 15, 2023
Type: Movie
Carl Fredricksen reluctantly agrees to go on a date with a lady friend—but admittedly has no idea how dating works these days. Ever the helpful friend, Dug steps in to calm Carl's pre-date jitters and offer some tried-and-true tips for making friends—if you're a dog.
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Title: Dug Days
Character: Dug (voice)
Released: September 1, 2021
Type: TV
A series of shorts that follows the humorous misadventures of Dug, the lovable dog from Disney and Pixar’s “Up.” Each short features everyday events that occur in Dug's backyard, all through the exciting (and slightly distorted) eyes of our favorite talking dog.
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Title: Monsters at Work
Character: Roz / Roze (voice)
Released: July 7, 2021
Type: TV
Ever since he was a kid, Tylor Tuskmon has dreamed of becoming a Scarer just like his idol James P. Sullivan, and now that dream is about to come true... or not. The day he arrives at Monsters Incorporated to begin his dream job as a Scarer, he learns that scaring is out and laughter is in! After being reassigned to the Monsters, Inc. Facilities Team, Tylor sets his sights on a new goal: figuring out how to be funny and becoming a Jokester.
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Title: Monsters at Work
Character: Roz / Bob Peterson (voice)
Released: July 7, 2021
Type: TV
Ever since he was a kid, Tylor Tuskmon has dreamed of becoming a Scarer just like his idol James P. Sullivan, and now that dream is about to come true... or not. The day he arrives at Monsters Incorporated to begin his dream job as a Scarer, he learns that scaring is out and laughter is in! After being reassigned to the Monsters, Inc. Facilities Team, Tylor sets his sights on a new goal: figuring out how to be funny and becoming a Jokester.
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Title: Monsters at Work
Character: Roze (voice)
Released: July 7, 2021
Type: TV
Ever since he was a kid, Tylor Tuskmon has dreamed of becoming a Scarer just like his idol James P. Sullivan, and now that dream is about to come true... or not. The day he arrives at Monsters Incorporated to begin his dream job as a Scarer, he learns that scaring is out and laughter is in! After being reassigned to the Monsters, Inc. Facilities Team, Tylor sets his sights on a new goal: figuring out how to be funny and becoming a Jokester.
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Title: Monsters at Work
Character: Roze / Bob Peterson (voice)
Released: July 7, 2021
Type: TV
Ever since he was a kid, Tylor Tuskmon has dreamed of becoming a Scarer just like his idol James P. Sullivan, and now that dream is about to come true... or not. The day he arrives at Monsters Incorporated to begin his dream job as a Scarer, he learns that scaring is out and laughter is in! After being reassigned to the Monsters, Inc. Facilities Team, Tylor sets his sights on a new goal: figuring out how to be funny and becoming a Jokester.
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Title: Monsters at Work
Character: Roz (voice)
Released: July 7, 2021
Type: TV
Ever since he was a kid, Tylor Tuskmon has dreamed of becoming a Scarer just like his idol James P. Sullivan, and now that dream is about to come true... or not. The day he arrives at Monsters Incorporated to begin his dream job as a Scarer, he learns that scaring is out and laughter is in! After being reassigned to the Monsters, Inc. Facilities Team, Tylor sets his sights on a new goal: figuring out how to be funny and becoming a Jokester.
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Forky Asks a Question: What Is Reading?
Title: Forky Asks a Question: What Is Reading?
Character: Voice Over Announcer (voice)
Released: January 10, 2020
Type: Movie
The energetic Peas-n-a-Pod siblings teach Forky about reading and how it is done, with a little help from Mr. Spell
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Forky Asks a Question: What Is Cheese?
Title: Forky Asks a Question: What Is Cheese?
Character: Voice Over Announcer (voice)
Released: January 3, 2020
Type: Movie
Buttercup, annoyed with all of Forky's questions, speed teaches everything there is.
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Forky Asks a Question: What Is a Pet?
Title: Forky Asks a Question: What Is a Pet?
Character: Voice Over Announcer (voice)
Released: December 27, 2019
Type: Movie
Forky meets Rib Tickles and finds her charming and pleasant, only to be schooled by Rib on the dangers of law enforcement.
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Forky Asks a Question: What Is a Leader?
Title: Forky Asks a Question: What Is a Leader?
Character: Voice Over Announcer (voice)
Released: December 20, 2019
Type: Movie
Dolly teaches Forky about the qualities of a good leader, and Forky puts those qualities to the test!
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Forky Asks a Question: What Is a Computer?
Title: Forky Asks a Question: What Is a Computer?
Character: Voice Over Announcer (voice)
Released: December 13, 2019
Type: Movie
Trixie explains to Forky what a computer does as they experience the common stresses of technology.
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Forky Asks a Question: What Is Love?
Title: Forky Asks a Question: What Is Love?
Character: Voice Over Announcer (voice)
Released: December 6, 2019
Type: Movie
Forky attempts to understand the concept of love from Bonnie’s elder toys who believe they’ve been there, done that.
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Forky Asks a Question: What Is Time?
Title: Forky Asks a Question: What Is Time?
Character: Voice Over Announcer (voice)
Released: November 29, 2019
Type: Movie
Rex uses the age of dinosaurs as an example to give Forky an understanding of the concept of time.
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Forky Asks a Question: What Is Art?
Title: Forky Asks a Question: What Is Art?
Character: Voice Over Announcer (voice)
Released: November 22, 2019
Type: Movie
Mr. Pricklepants tells Forky about the complexities of being an actor and the art of performance.
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Forky Asks a Question: What Is a Friend?
Title: Forky Asks a Question: What Is a Friend?
Character: Voice Over Announcer (voice)
Released: November 15, 2019
Type: Movie
Forky shares his thoughts on what makes a good friend based on his limited exposure to the world inside Bonnie’s house.
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Forky Asks a Question: What Is Money?
Title: Forky Asks a Question: What Is Money?
Character: Voice Over Announcer (voice)
Released: November 12, 2019
Type: Movie
Forky Asks a Question: What is Money? Hamm attempts to give Forky a lesson on how the US monetary system works.
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Miss Fritter's Racing Skoool
Title: Miss Fritter's Racing Skoool
Character: Dr. Damage (voice)
Released: October 24, 2017
Type: Movie
Enjoy blindsided testimonials from the Crazy 8's, touting the transformative impact Miss Fritter's Racing School has had in reshaping the direction of their lives.
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Cars 3
Title: Cars 3
Character: Chick Hicks (voice)
Released: June 15, 2017
Type: Movie
Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race technician with her own plan to win, inspiration from the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet, and a few unexpected turns. Proving that #95 isn't through yet will test the heart of a champion on Piston Cup Racing’s biggest stage!
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Finding Dory
Title: Finding Dory
Character: Mr. Ray (voice)
Released: June 16, 2016
Type: Movie
Dory is reunited with her friends Nemo and Marlin in the search for answers about her past. What can she remember? Who are her parents? And where did she learn to speak Whale?
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Monsters University
Title: Monsters University
Character: Roz (voice)
Released: June 19, 2013
Type: Movie
A look at the relationship between Mike and Sulley during their days at Monsters University — when they weren't necessarily the best of friends.
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Toy Story 3
Title: Toy Story 3
Character: Additional Voices (voice)
Released: June 16, 2010
Type: Movie
Woody, Buzz, and the rest of Andy's toys haven't been played with in years. With Andy about to go to college, the gang find themselves accidentally left at a nefarious day care center. The toys must band together to escape and return home to Andy.
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George and A.J.
Title: George and A.J.
Character: Dug (voice)
Released: November 10, 2009
Type: Movie
George & A.J. is a short film created by Pixar which uses characters from the film Up to tell what Nurses George and A.J. did after Carl Fredricksen left with his house tied to balloons in the feature film.
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Dug's Special Mission
Title: Dug's Special Mission
Character: Dug / Alpha (voice)
Released: November 10, 2009
Type: Movie
Dug is sent on foolish missions by Alpha, Beta, and Gamma so they can hunt for the Bird of Paradise Falls by themselves. Dug may find that where he belongs is not where he's been looking.
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Up
Title: Up
Character: Dug / Alpha (voice)
Released: May 28, 2009
Type: Movie
Carl Fredricksen spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and experiencing life to its fullest. But at age 78, life seems to have passed him by, until a twist of fate (and a persistent 8-year old Wilderness Explorer named Russell) gives him a new lease on life.
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Tokyo Mater
Title: Tokyo Mater
Character: Additional Voice Talent (voice)
Released: November 21, 2008
Type: Movie
A routine tow lands Mater in Tokyo, where he is challenged to a drift-style race against a nefarious gang leader and his posse of ninjas. With the help of his friend, 'Dragon' Lightning McQueen, and some special modifications, Mater attempts to drift to victory and become Tow-ke-O Mater, King of all Drifters.
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El Materdor
Title: El Materdor
Character: Additional Voice Talent (voice)
Released: October 29, 2008
Type: Movie
Mater is a matador fighting a herd of bulldozers in Spain. When Lightning McQueen enters the story, the bulldozers begin to chase him due to his red paint.
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Mater the Greater
Title: Mater the Greater
Character: Additional Voices (voice)
Released: October 28, 2008
Type: Movie
Mater tells Lightning McQueen about his former job as a daredevil.
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Cars Toon Mater's Tall Tales
Title: Cars Toon Mater's Tall Tales
Character: Additional Voices
Released: October 27, 2008
Type: Movie
Mater the tow truck travels from country to country as he retells his infamous but unbelievable stories.
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Rescue Squad Mater
Title: Rescue Squad Mater
Character: Additional Voice Talent (voice)
Released: October 27, 2008
Type: Movie
Lightning McQueen and Mater are driving in Radiator Springs and drive past Red, who is hosing some plants near Stanley. Mater tells Lightning that he used to be a firetruck, but Lightning doesn't believe Mater.
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The Pixar Story
Title: The Pixar Story
Character: Mr. Ray / Dolphins / Seagulls (voice) (archive footage)
Released: August 28, 2007
Type: Movie
A look at the first years of Pixar Animation Studios - from the success of "Toy Story" and Pixar's promotion of talented people, to the building of its East Bay campus, the company's relationship with Disney, and its remarkable initial string of eight hits. The contributions of John Lasseter, Ed Catmull and Steve Jobs are profiled. The decline of two-dimensional animation is chronicled as three-dimensional animation rises. Hard work and creativity seem to share the screen in equal proportions.
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Cars
Title: Cars
Character: Additional Voices (voice)
Released: June 8, 2006
Type: Movie
Lightning McQueen, a hotshot rookie race car driven to succeed, discovers that life is about the journey, not the finish line, when he finds himself unexpectedly detoured in the sleepy Route 66 town of Radiator Springs. On route across the country to the big Piston Cup Championship in California to compete against two seasoned pros, McQueen gets to know the town's offbeat characters.
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The Incredibles
Title: The Incredibles
Character: Additional Voices (voice)
Released: October 27, 2004
Type: Movie
Bob Parr has given up his superhero days to log in time as an insurance adjuster and raise his three children with his formerly heroic wife in suburbia. But when he receives a mysterious assignment, it's time to get back into costume.
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Making 'Nemo'
Title: Making 'Nemo'
Character: Self - Co-Writer
Released: December 4, 2003
Type: Movie
A special documentary showing how producer John Lasseter, director Andrew Stanton and the rest of the creative team met the many production challenges when making Finding Nemo.
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Finding Nemo
Title: Finding Nemo
Character: Mr. Ray / Additional Voices (voice)
Released: May 30, 2003
Type: Movie
Nemo, an adventurous young clownfish, is unexpectedly taken from his Great Barrier Reef home to a dentist's office aquarium. It's up to his worrisome father Marlin and a friendly but forgetful fish Dory to bring Nemo home -- meeting vegetarian sharks, surfer dude turtles, hypnotic jellyfish, hungry seagulls, and more along the way.
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Monsters, Inc.
Title: Monsters, Inc.
Character: Roz (voice)
Released: November 1, 2001
Type: Movie
Lovable Sulley and his wisecracking sidekick Mike Wazowski are the top scare team at Monsters, Inc., the scream-processing factory in Monstropolis. When a little girl named Boo wanders into their world, it's the monsters who are scared silly, and it's up to Sulley and Mike to keep her out of sight and get her back home.
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Geri's Game
Title: Geri's Game
Character: Geri (voice)
Released: November 24, 1997
Type: Movie
An aging codger named Geri plays a daylong game of chess in the park against himself. Somehow, he begins losing to his livelier opponent. But just when the game's nearly over, Geri manages to turn the tables.