Andrew Stanton is an American director, screenwriter, producer, and voice actor, known primarily for his work with Pixar Animation Studios, where he is one of the key creative figures. His career at Pixar began with a key role in developing the screenplay for *Toy Story* (1995). He then co-directed *A Bug's Life* (1998) before directing the critically acclaimed films *Finding Nemo* (2003) and *WALL-E* (2008). Both films earned him the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. As a screenwriter, he has received numerous Academy Award nominations for films such as *Toy Story*, *Finding Nemo*, and *WALL-E*, highlighting his storytelling talent. His filmography also includes directing the live-action film *John Carter* (2012) and the successful sequel *Finding Dory* (2016). He is also the original voice of the sea turtle Crush in the *Finding Nemo* franchise.