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Public records list Andrew Stanton as a film director, screenwriter and film producer. Born on December 3, 1965, Andrew Stanton is from Rockport, Massachusetts, United States. That works out to 60 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Rockport High School. Listed accolades include Annie Award, Academy Award for Best Animated Feature (2004, 2009) and Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form (2009).
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
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter / film producer / actor / film actor
2. Background
- High school
- Rockport High School
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. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Emperor Zurg | — |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
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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