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My Take
Stanton belongs to that rare class of filmmakers who can make you cry over a fish or a trash-compacting robot, and I think the secret is his Massachusetts coastal upbringing bleeding quietly into films like Finding Nemo. Two Best Animated Feature Oscars confirm his craft, but what fascinates me is that he writes as much as he directs, building entire worlds line by line. John Carter is remembered as a flop, yet I respect the ambition behind his swing at live-action. He's a builder, not a showman, and that restraint is exactly why his stories endure across generations.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Andrew Stanton
- Name (Japanese)
- アンドルー・スタントン
- Reading
- あんどるー・すたんとん
- Born
- December 3, 1965 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Snake
- Origin
- Rockport, Massachusetts, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter / film producer / actor / film actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Rockport High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Annie Award
- 2004 Academy Award for Best Animated Feature
- 2009 Academy Award for Best Animated Feature
- 2009 Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Emperor Zurg | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Andrew Stanton born?
Born December 3, 1965 (age 60).
Where is Andrew Stanton from?
Andrew Stanton is from Rockport, Massachusetts, United States.
What does Andrew Stanton do?
Andrew Stanton works as film director, screenwriter, film producer, actor, film actor.
What is Andrew Stanton known for?
Notable works include Emperor Zurg.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.