About John Kahrs
Born 1967. John Kahrs is an American film director and animator, known for Paperman.
Filmography
Year Title Director Animator Effects Actor Role Notes 1996 Joe’s Apartment lighting designer 1998 Bunny animation models, Short film 1998 A Bug's Life 1999 Toy Story 2 2001 Monsters, Inc. Also character developer 2002 Mike's New Car Short film 2004 The Incredibles Also character developer 2006 Cars 2007 Ratatouille 2008 Bolt 2010 Tangled Animation supervisor 2012 Paperman George Short film Wreck-It Ralph 2013 Frozen 2016 June 2018 Age of Sail VR short film 2020 Over the Moon Co-director with Glen Keane Trash Truck Supervising Director (28 episodes), TV Series A Trash Truck Christmas Supervising Director, Christmas Special
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Frequently asked questions
Who is John Kahrs?
American animator
When was John Kahrs born?
John Kahrs was born in 1967 in Hudson Valley.
What is John Kahrs's occupation?
John Kahrs is a film director and animator.
What is John Kahrs known for?
John Kahrs is known for Paperman.
What nationality is John Kahrs?
John Kahrs is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Kahrs. https://biography.guide/john-kahrs/
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