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Lee Edward Unkrich (born August 8, 1967) is an American film director, editor and writer. He is best known for his work with animation studio Pixar, which he joined in 1994 as an editor before being credited as a co-director on Toy Story 2 (1999).
Lee Unkrich is a Pixar director and editor who won Oscars for Coco and Toy Story 3. He worked on many other Pixar films, such as Finding Nemo, Monsters Inc., and Toy Story 2.
Learn about the life and career of Lee Unkrich, an Academy Award-winning director at Pixar Animation Studios. He directed "Coco", "Toy Story 3", "Finding Nemo" and more.
Nov 22, 2017 · Coco is a 2017 animated film about a boy who enters the Land of the Dead to find his musical heritage. It is directed by Lee Unkrich, who also co-wrote and co-produced the film with Jason Katz and Matthew Aldrich.
Nov 22, 2017 · Lee Unkrich, co-director of Toy Story 3 and solo director of Coco, talks about his anxiety, research, and partnership on the film. He reveals how he learned about the concept of dying three deaths and the importance of honoring the dead in Mexican culture.
Aug 28, 2017 · Lee Unkrich, co-writer/co-director of Coco, talks about the film's development, research, and themes. He reveals how the story evolved from an American tale to a Latino-centric adventure celebrating Dia de los Muertos.
Apr 24, 2018 · Last month, filmmaker Lee Unkrich, a longtime member of Pixar Animation Studio’s creative team, won his second Academy Award as director of the Best Animated Film of 2017.
