about
jeffrey pidgeon
...is an animator, screenwriter, storyboard artist, and voice actor. Influenced by Charles M. Schulz's comic strip Peanuts, Jeff Pidgeon dreamed of becoming a newspaper cartoonist. studied and graduated with a BFA degree from the California Institute of the Arts. He currently lives in Northern California.
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jeff offers a wide range of
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animation
2D & 3D animation
storyboarding
beat boards & continuity
brainstorming
become unstuck, generate new ideas
voice work
scratch sudio, character voices, & more
character design
2d & 3d character design
development art
short subjects, feature films, theme park attractions
gag ideas
add humor to projects
design
other general design
quality work
Jeff’s career reflects an exceptional blend of creativity, craftsmanship, and lasting impact in animation. He began working with Pixar Animation Studios in 1991 and has since built a reputation as a versatile and highly skilled storyteller—contributing as a writer, animator, and voice actor. Behind the scenes, Jeff has helped shape some of the most beloved animated films ever made, including FernGully: The Last Rainforest, Toy Story, A Bug's Life, Toy Story 2, Monsters, Inc., and WALL‑E, along with numerous U.S. television productions.
His creative range extends beyond production roles. Jeff is also widely recognized by audiences for providing the unforgettable voice of the “Aliens” in the Toy Story films and the short Hawaiian Vacation—a performance that has become a fan favorite.
35 years of experience
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portfolio
some of jeff's creative design work
work experience
one company, many roles
pixar animation studios
1991 - 2024 character designer
The THX robot mascot (1995), Mr. B ( the driving instructor) from Lifted (2006).
pixar animation studios
1991 - 2024 animator
Various spots for the commercial division (Life Savers, Coke, Listerine, etc), Toy Story.
pixar animation studios
1991 - 2024 story artist
Development storyboarding, beat boards and continuity storyboarding - all five Toy Story films, Monsters, Inc. and Monsters University, WALL-E, Turning Red, and others.
pixar animation studios
1991 - 2024 development & gag artist
Development work & gags for many of the feature and short film projects, including Up, Brave, Inside Out 2, Soul, Coco, and Onward.
pixar animation studios
1991 - 2024 pixar theme parks group
Development Art for various rides, attractions, hotels, cruise ships, and merchandise.
pixar animation studios
1991 - 2024 voice work
Alien Squeak toy (Toy Story fi lms), Mr. Spell (Toy Story 2), Thaddeus Bile (Monsters, Inc.), and various background characters.
education
bachelor of fine arts in character animation
california institute of the arts
bfa in character animation
September 1984 - May 1988, Valencia, CA
The BFA degree includes courses in Animation, Color/Design, Layout, Life Drawing, etc. Completed two short films, Door To Door and Her Majesty.
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