Joe Ranft

Red-and-black three-eyed monster and third-ranked scarer in performance

Third-ranked scarer in performance appearing in Monsters, Inc. Has a red-and-black body with three eyes, cold and cunning personality, and serves as an assistant figure to the second-ranked scarer Randall.

Trivia

  • Name derived from staff member Joe Ranft.
  • Distinctive as a three-eyed monster.
  • Involved in scream extractor experiment's dangerous plan, but said to have had little malice.
  • The human world house he was exiled to is the trailer house from A Bug's Life.
  • High third-place performance in the movie, but portrayed as antagonist due to cold personality.

Alternate names

Joe Ranft Ranft JJ

Tags

Monsters, Inc. Scarer Three-eyed Monster Disney Pixar Red and black Rival

Profile

Species
Monster
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Red and black body color with three eyes lined up in the center. A somewhat lizard-like monster with many limbs.
Distinguishing features
  • Three eyes
  • Red-and-black body color
  • Numerous limbs

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Cunning
Detailed personality
Cold and cunning with a self-centered side, aims for top rankings without regard for means. Always aware of rival Sulley and obsessed with climbing the company ladder.
Keywords
  • Cold-blooded
  • Cunning
  • Ambitious
  • Highly competitive
  • Rivalry-conscious
Talents
  • Camouflage (color-changing) ability
  • High scaring skill
  • Stealth movement
Skills
  • Machinery operation
  • Infiltration skills
  • Negotiation techniques
Motivation
Become the top scarer, surpass Sulley

History

Backstory
Second-ranked scarer at Monsters, Inc. Involved behind the scenes in scream extractor experiments, a villainous figure scheming to exploit children. Ultimately thwarted by Sulley and Mike, banished to the human world.
Debut date
November 2, 2001
Work title
Monsters, Inc.
Media type
Movie

Scream Extractor Development and Experiment

Significant event
Scream Extractor Development and Experiment
Description
Involved in developing a device to forcibly extract children's screams, attempted to use Boo as dangerous test material.

Boo Kidnapping Plan

Significant event
Boo Kidnapping Plan
Description
Ordered by President Waternoose to kidnap Boo, but stopped by Sulley and Mike.

Exile to the Human World

Significant event
Exile to the Human World
Description
Evil deeds exposed, banished to the human world via door by Sulley and others.

Relationships

Randall Boggs

Assistant

Acts under Randall's orders but personally harbors little malice, serving as a de facto assistant.

Monsters, Inc. Scarers

Monsters, Inc. Scarers: supporting

Media appearances

Monsters, Inc.

Movie / Supporting

2001 movie

Monsters, Inc.

Game / Supporting

2002 game

Voice cast and creators

unknown

Voice actor
unknown
Language
English
Version or series
movie version

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 Studios Motion Pictures

Creator name
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Role
Licensee

Related goods

Joe Ranft Figure

Item name
Joe Ranft Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular