Teddy Newton | |
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| Alma mater | California Institute of the Arts |
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| Years active | 1994–present |
| Employer | Pixar Animation Studios (2004–present) |
| Notable work | Day & Night |
| Spouse | Stacey Newton |
| Children | 1 |
Teddy Newton is an American animator and voice actor, best known for his work at Pixar Animation Studios.
Newton has notably worked as a storyboard artist for 2 Stupid Dogs, The Iron Giant, and Dexter's Laboratory, and as a character designer on The Iron Giant, The Incredibles, and Ratatouille, all three of which were directed by Brad Bird. He also co-wrote the short film Jack-Jack Attack and provided the voices of multiple characters in movies such as The Incredibles, Ratatouille, WALL-E, and Up, as well as the Chatter Telephone in Toy Story 3 and Mini Buzz in Toy Story Toons: Small Fry. His directorial debut was with the short Day & Night, which was nominated for Best Animated Short Film Oscar at the 83rd Academy Awards.[1]
By November 2012, Newton was slated to direct an untitled Pixar feature film, with Derek Connolly writing the screenplay.[2]
In November 2018, it was announced that Newton would direct Sneaks.[3] However, in October 2021, he was replaced by Rob Edwards.[4]
In September 2019, it was announced that Newton will create the story for and co-direct a Funko film with Mark Dindal for the Warner Animation Group.[5] In February 2021, Newton was confirmed to write the screenplay for it, in addition to his story-writing and directing duties.[6]
Newton is married to Stacey, a story manager at Pixar Animation Studios. They have a son Ace, born on January 21, 2011.[7]
