Henry J. Waternoose III
President of Monsters, Inc. and the multi-legged monster mastermind behind the scenes
President of Monsters, Inc., tormented by the company's declining performance, secretly plotting the development of the scream extractor and child abductions as the mastermind multi-legged monster.
Quotes
- “I'll kidnap a thousand children before I'll let this company fail”
- “I'm the president! Obey my orders”
- “Doesn't even come close to Sulley”
Trivia
- President yet a multi-legged monster with a grotesque form.
- Secretly developed the scream extractor to forcibly extract fear and overcome declining performance.
- Voiced by James Coburn (English), Tōru Ōhira (Japanese).
- In the end, conspiracy exposed and arrested by CDA.
- A villain president who chooses no means, member of Disney Villains.
Alternate names
Waternoose
Henry J. Waternoose III
Mr. Waternoose
Profile
- Species
- Multi-legged Monster
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Upper body is humanoid wearing a suit with numerous eyes, lower body composed of crab-like multiple legs, a monstrous figure. Possesses a dignified presence and facial expression.
- Height
- Unknown
- Eye color
- Brown
- Distinguishing features
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- Multi-legged lower body (crab-like legs)
- Multiple eyes
- Suit-wearing upper body
- Iconic items
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- Suit
- Tie
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Cunning
- Detailed personality
- Shows a sense of responsibility as president on the surface, but harbors a sense of crisis over declining performance and possesses ruthlessness willing to use unethical means to achieve his goals. Has a gentle side as a leader, but in truth hides his crimes as the mastermind.
- Keywords
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- Calm
- Power-oriented
- Strategist
- Performance-driven
- Betrayer
- Self-preserving
- Motto
- No means are off-limits to save the company
- Talents
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- Business Acumen
- Manipulation of People
- Strategist
- Skills
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- Negotiation Skills
- Conspiracy Planning
- Leadership
- Motivation
- To resolve Monstropolis's energy crisis by prioritizing company profits and ensure the company's survival
History
- Backstory
- Grandson of the founder and third-generation president of Monsters, Inc., inherited through the Waternoose family line. Anxious over declining performance, he secretly plans the development of the dangerous scream extractor that forcibly extracts children's screams and instructs Randall and others to carry it out. Exposed and arrested, losing his position as president.
- Debut date
- November 2, 2001
- Work title
- Monsters, Inc.
- Media type
- Movie
Scream Extractor Secret Plan
- Significant event
- Scream Extractor Secret Plan
- Description
- Directed the development of the scream extractor that kidnaps children and forcibly extracts screams.
Exile of Sulley and Mike
- Significant event
- Exile of Sulley and Mike
- Description
- When the conspiracy was exposed, banished Sulley and Mike to the Himalayas for his own benefit.
Exposure of Conspiracy and Arrest
- Significant event
- Exposure of Conspiracy and Arrest
- Description
- Conspiracy uncovered by CDA, stripped of presidency, and arrested.
Relationships
Monsters, Inc.
Monsters, Inc.: leader
Media appearances
Monsters, Inc.
Movie / Supporting
2001
Voice cast and creators
Tōru Ōhira
- Voice actor
- Tōru Ōhira
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Theatrical Release
James Coburn
- Voice actor
- James Coburn
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Theatrical Release
Pete Docter
- Creator name
- Pete Docter
- Role
- Original author
Jill Culton
- Creator name
- Jill Culton
- Role
- Original author
Jeff Pidgeon
- Creator name
- Jeff Pidgeon
- Role
- Original author
Ralph Eggleston
- Creator name
- Ralph Eggleston
- Role
- Original author
Andrew Stanton
- Creator name
- Andrew Stanton
- Role
- Writer
Dan Gerson
- Creator name
- Dan Gerson
- Role
- Writer
Pixar Animation Studios
- Creator name
- Pixar Animation Studios
- Role
- Animation studio
Walt Disney Pictures
- Creator name
- Walt Disney Pictures
- Role
- Publisher