‘The Santa Con’ Star Is a Favorite of Sitcoms & Pixar
On Bustle online, Kayla Hawkins asks: What Is John Ratzenberger From? She says: …if you’re wondering what roles John Ratzenberger has played, the answer is: all of them. Or at least, more than you’d think. In the time he doesn’t spend acting, Ratzenberger stumps for more goods and services to be made in the USA. His reality show, Made in America, covered his journey around the country to profile different American manufacturers. And on his website, Ratzenberger sells gift baskets made up of household goods that are produced on American soil. So enjoy The Santa Con and look forward to whatever animated character Ratzenberger will undoubtedly be adding to the cast of Inside Out. Click here to read the full article by Kayla Hawkins...
Every Pixar Movie Character John Ratzenberger has Played
If you’re a fan of Pixar movies such as Toy Story and The Incredibles, you may have noticed a familiar voice. John Ratzenberger has been in every single Pixar movie to date, starting with Toy Story in 1995 and continuing all the way through the next Finding Nemo movie. Click here to view the full list with photos of all of John Ratzenberger’s characters >> Writer/producer Andrew Stanton said they had so much fun hanging out with him at the first Toy Story press junkets, they decided to work with him as much as possible in the future. And director Pete Docter just thinks Ratzenberger’s vocal work is recognizable. “He’s someone so clear, I know that guy after only two lines of dialogue. Having him in every film is like our Hitchcock...
Cheers Vet John Ratzenberger to Play Ball With CBS’ The McCarthys
John Ratzenberger is saying “Cheers” to The McCarthys. The TV vet has landed a potentially recurring role on CBS’ freshman sitcom, TVLine has learned exclusively. The McCarthys centers on openly gay (and athletically challenged) Ronny, who is hired as the assistant to his father, a high-school basketball coach. Ratzenberger will play Charlie Ellis, the school’s athletics director. In addition to playing Cliff Clavin on Cheers from 1982 to 1993, Ratzenberger has also landed recurring roles on 8 Simple Rules, Legit and Drop Dead Diva. The McCarthys premieres Thursday, Oct. 30, at 9:30/8:30c on...
Christmas arrives early in Fairfield as crew films holiday movie
Published on CTpost.com by Gretchen Webster. Christmas has come early to Fairfield. Or at least the illusion of the wintertime holiday as a film crew last week transformed a stretch of Noyes Road for scenes in a Christmas-themed movie. Neighborhood residents said they’ve been told the movie features actress Melissa Joan Hart, who has a home in Westport and is known for roles in the television series “Clarissa Explains It All” and “Sabrina the Teen Witch,” as well as former Bridgeport resident John Ratzenberger, best known for his role as Cliff on the TV comedy “Cheers,” and Scott Grimes, featured on the series “ER” and other television programs. Click here to read the full article...
John Ratzenberger to Appear in New Pixar Movie ‘Inside Out’
Pixar has a new movie expected to debut in June 2015 – and John Ratzenberger will be among the movie’s star-studded voice acting cast. Pixar describes the plot of the upcoming movie: “Growing up can be a bumpy road, and it’s no exception for Riley, who is uprooted from her Midwest life when her father starts a new job in San Francisco. Like all of us, Riley is guided by her emotions – Joy (Amy Poehler), Fear (Bill Hader), Anger (Lewis Black), Disgust (Mindy Kaling) and Sadness (Phyllis Smith). The emotions live in Headquarters, the control center inside Riley’s mind, where they help advise her through everyday life. As Riley and her emotions struggle to adjust to a new life in San Francisco, turmoil ensues in Headquarters. Although Joy, Riley’s main and most important emotion, tries to keep things positive, the emotions conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house and school.” To learn more, visit the Pixar website...
The 10 Secret Ingredients Hidden in Every Pixar Movie
PolicyMic.com author Rachel Redfern has put together a list of the 10 secret ingredients hidden in every Pixar movie. Click here to read the full article, and be sure to notice item #2 – “A Voice We All Recognize.” Redfern writes: “John Ratzenberger, while delightful in Cheers, has become a pivotal touchstone in every Pixar film, a familiar anchor that audiences can count on. He has voice acted a role in every Pixar film to date. Ratzenberger played P.T. Flea in A Bug’s Life; Hamm in Toy Story; Yeti, the Abominable Snowman in Monster’s, Inc.; the school of moonfish in Finding Nemo; The Underminer in The Incredibles; Mack the truck in Cars and Cars II; Mustafa the waiter inRatatouille; John in Wall-E; Tom the construction worker in Up; and Gordon the guard in Brave. Pixar even saluted his 19-year tenure with them in Cars when Ratzenberger’s character watches a mash up of his own Pixar work. As his character comments, “Wait a minute they’re just using the same actor over and over. What kind of cut-rate production is this?” -” View the full story here...