Jonas Rivera

Jonas Rivera (* in Castro Valley, California, United States) is an American film producer, production manager, actor and voice actor, who in 2010 was nominated for an Oscar.

Life

Rivera studied at the San Francisco State University in Film Production. In 1994, he joined Pixar Animation Studios, where he has since been involved in almost every produced by this studio film. His work on the film Cars included both the production manager, as well as a synchronization character boost for the film itself and for the associated video game. His most successful film to date is at the top, for which he was nominated for an Oscar in the category of Best Animated Feature Film of 2009.

Rivera is married and the father of two daughters.

Filmography (selection)

  • 2009: Top (Up)
  • 2009: George & A. J. (Short Film )
  • 2006: Cars
  • 2006: Cars
  • 2009: The Movie Loft ( TV series)

Awards

  • 2010: Visual Effects Society Award: Award for Best animation in an animated film for the top
  • 2010: Producers Guild of America Award: nomination for Best Producer of a movie for the top
  • 2010: Producers Guild of America Award: Award for Best Producer of an animated movie for the top
  • 2010: American Film Institute Award: Award in the category for the top film of the year
  • 2010: Oscar: nomination for Best Animated Feature for the top
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