Josh Cooley, 1979
Writers · May 23, 1979
Josh Cooley
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Josh Cooley is 47 years old, born May 23, 1979 in United States · Gemini.
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About
Josh Cooley directed Toy Story 4, the 2019 animated film that won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Born in the US on May 23, 1979, Cooley is a filmmaker, storyboard artist, director, and voice actor. He also co-wrote Inside Out, which earned a Best Original Screenplay nomination. As a Gemini, he channels versatility across multiple creative disciplines.
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Biography
Josh Cooley is an American filmmaker best known for directing Toy Story 4 (2019), which won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Born May 23, 1979, he works as a screenwriter, actor, storyboard artist, and director. Beyond Toy Story 4, Cooley co-wrote the screenplay for Inside Out (2015), nominated for Best Original Screenplay, demonstrating range across feature animation. He later directed Transformers One (2024), expanding his portfolio in blockbuster animation. As a Gemini born in late May, Cooley embodies the sign's hallmark adaptability—shifting fluidly between writing, directing, storyboarding, and voice performance. His life-path number 9 suggests a natural inclination toward universal creative vision and completion cycles, reflected in his work shepherding major franchises to theatrical resolution. Cooley is a US-born filmmaker active across multiple mediums within the animation and entertainment industry.
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Trivia
- Cooley co-wrote Inside Out before directing Toy Story 4, moving from screenplay collaboration to sole directorial control on a major Pixar franchise.
- Toy Story 4 won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, the highest honor in its category.
- He has worked across storyboarding, voice acting, and direction—three distinct roles within animation production.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Josh Cooley often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- Nick RobinsonPig · 1995
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Brian MayPig · 1947
- RockyRabbit · 1999
CHALLENGING
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Tian Xiwei
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- How old is Josh Cooley?
- Josh Cooley is 47 years old (born May 23, 1979).
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- Josh Cooley was born on May 23, 1979.
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- Josh Cooley is a Gemini, born May 23, 1979.
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- Josh Cooley was born in 1979, the year of the Earth Goat.
- Where is Josh Cooley from?
- Josh Cooley is from United States.
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- Josh Cooley is a writer.
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