John Ratzenberger
Acting
Biography
John Dezso Ratzenberger is an American actor, voice actor, director, producer, writer and entrepreneur. He is one of the most successful actors of all time in terms of box-office receipts. Ratzenberger is best known for portraying Cliff Clavin on the popular comedy series Cheers, for which he earned two Primetime Emmy nominations. He is the only voice actor to appear in every Pixar Animation Studios feature film, including Hamm in the Toy Story franchise, The Underminer in The Incredibles franchise, and Mack in the Cars franchise. Ratzenberger began his entertainment career while living in London in the 1970s. He had minor film and television roles throughout the late 70s and early 1980s before creating, and then landing, the role of the know-it-all mailman Cliff Clavin on Cheers, a role he portrayed throughout the show's eleven seasons. His first Pixar role was the voice of Hamm in Toy Story, and he has voiced Pixar characters in films and video games ever since. From 2004 to 2008 he hosted the TV documentary series Made in America. Outside of acting, he has promoted American entrepreneurship and manufacturing, and campaigned for several Republican candidates.
Born: April 6, 1947
Place of Birth: Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA
Known For
Rodney
In the middle of real, everyday America, Rodney Hamilton's life revolves around two things: His family and his thankless job at a fiberglass plant..
The Empire Strikes Back
The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda. But Darth Vader is more determined than ever to capture Luke. Meanwhile, rebel leader Princess Leia, cocky Han Solo, Chewbacca, and droids C-3PO and R2-D2 are thrown into various stages of capture, betrayal and despair.
The Art of 'Spirited Away'
The people that brought the film Sen to Chihiro no kamikakushi (2001) (a.k.a. "Spirited Away") to the US explain how it was converted into English, with some minor confusion between languages, and how well it did in both Japan and America.
Bones
Dr. Temperance Brennan and her colleagues at the Jeffersonian's Medico-Legal Lab assist Special Agent Seeley Booth with murder investigations when the remains are so badly decomposed, burned or destroyed that the standard identification methods are useless.
Coco
Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history.
WALL·E
What if mankind had to leave Earth and somebody forgot to turn the last robot off? After hundreds of years doing what he was built for, WALL•E discovers a new purpose in life when he meets a sleek search robot named EVE. EVE comes to realize that WALL•E has inadvertently stumbled upon the key to the planet's future, and races back to space to report to the humans. Meanwhile, WALL•E chases EVE across the galaxy and sets into motion one of the most imaginative adventures ever brought to the big screen.
The Simpsons
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
Pigs Next Door
A family of pigs moves into a human town.
Remember WENN
The personal and professional lives of the staff of fictional Pittsburgh radio station WENN in the early 1940s, before and during World War II.
Toy Story
Led by Woody, Andy's toys live happily in his room until Andy's birthday brings Buzz Lightyear onto the scene. Afraid of losing his place in Andy's heart, Woody plots against Buzz. But when circumstances separate Buzz and Woody from their owner, the duo eventually learns to put aside their differences.
Filmography
as Hamm (voice)
as Tom Roan
as Milo The Monster Handler (voice)
as Caruncle (voice)
as Fritz (voice)
as Abe
as Rootie (voice)
as Self - Interviewee
as Yeti (voice)
as Adorable (voice)
as Adorable / Bernard (voice)
as Bernard (voice)
as Bernard / Arodable (voice)
as Construction Worker Fennwick (voice)
as Dad Everett
as Hamm (voice)
as Hamm (voice)
as Hank
as Hamm (voice)
as George Bennett
as Daniel Nilwater
as Underminer (voice)
as Grandpa Growl (voice)
as Conrad Baines
as Juan Ortodoncia (voice)
as Salty (voice)
as Mack (voice)
as Mutt (voice)
as Major Derlin (voice)
as Husband Crab (Bill) (voice)
as Dr. Charles Burke
as Mr. Hartz
as Earl (voice)
as Fritz (voice)
as Mick Vaughn
as Warden
as Warden Jeffrey Mitchell
as Officer Bender (voice)
as Logan Walker
as Brodi (voice)
as Reverend Thomas
as Reverend Thomas
as Digby Yates
as Stan
as Harland (voice)
as Marvin 'Gramps' Livingstone
as Yeti (voice)
as Walter Nugent
as Walter
as George
as Hamm (voice)
as Gordon (voice)
as Ernest Otto
as Clayton
as Earl T. Barnum
as Hamm (voice)
as Hamm (voice)
as Mack (voice)
as Judge Elliot Reid
as Wilford (voice)
as Mike the Angel
as Hamm (voice)
as Hamm (voice)
as Larry Kaswell
as Construction Foreman Tom (voice)
as Joe Noll
as John (voice)
as Art Leroldi
as P.T. Flea (voice) (uncredited)
as Yeti (voice) (archive footage)
as Mustafa (voice)
as Jim Carter
as Controller #1
as Mack / Hamm Truck / Abominable Snow Plow / P.T. Flea Car (voice)
as Brian's Father (uncredited)
as Bill Schumacher
as Self - Contestant
as Self - Bartender & Guest Judge
as Underminer (voice)
as John Ratzenberger
as Fish School (voice)
as Himself
as Fred
as Self
as Thomas 'Tucker' Foy
as Yeti (voice)
as Charlie Halloran
as Stu Kirchoff
as Clay Fairfield, P.I.
as Ike Stump (voice)
as Hamm (voice)
as Mickey
as Self
as P.T. Flea (voice)
as Glen
as Audience Member (uncredited)
as Phil
as Al Calavito
as Self
as Goat (voice)
as Dusty
as Self
as Hamm (voice)
as Mr. Abernathy
as Hamm (Voice)
as Hamm (voice)
as Mr. Berman
as Himself
as Hinky (voice)
as Merl
as Gus Kilamilikimaka
as Cliff Clavin
as Marvin Schector
as Rigger (voice)
as Cliff Clavin
as Cliff Clavin
as Cliff Clavin / CGI Homer Simpson (voice)
as Cliff Clavin
as Walt Caruso
as John Ratzenberger (uncredited)
as Morris Zapp
as Bill
as General Joe Brodsky
as Cliff Clavin
as Mr. Barnett
as Detective
as Security Guard on TV
as Policeman
as American Lieutenant
as Cliff Clavin
as Cliff Clavin
as Chief Peck
as Rusty
as Communist Leader (uncredited)
as Policeman
as Bill Sweeney
as Tarlow
as American Newsreel Commentator (voice, uncredited)
as Jimmy
as Phony Cop
as Controller
as Walt Brewster
as Drummer
as Major Derlin
as Hal Leonard
as Cpl Cook
as Achmed
as Sgt. John Lucas
as 1st Controller
as Fenn
as Staff Sergeant Dexter
as Newshound
as U.S. Lieutenant
as Sgt. Kopecki
as Patron
as (voice)
as (voice)
as Mack (voice)