Ramsey Ann Naito (born 1974) is an American producer of animated films who currently serves as the president of Nickelodeon Animation and Paramount Animation (both subsidiaries of Paramount Global). She is best known for her 2017 production The Boss Baby; it earned her several awards and nominations including an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature. Her mother was a painter and her Japanese father came from a long line of haiku artists.[1]
Ramsey Ann Naito | |
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 Naito at Annecy Animated Film Festival 2019 | |
| Born | 1974 (age 49–50) |
| Education | California Institute of the Arts |
| Occupation(s) | Film producer, president Nickelodeon Animation and Paramount Animation |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3, including 1 stepson |
Filmography
editExecutive
edit- 2021: President – Paramount Animation[2]
- 2020: President – Nickelodeon Animation[3]
- 2018: Executive Vice President, Animation Production and Development - Nickelodeon[4][5]
- 2018: Executive Vice President - Paramount Animation[6]
- 2011: Producer - Blue Sky Studios[6]
- 2005: Head of Movies - Cartoon Network[6]
- 1998: Vice President - Nickelodeon Movies[6]
Producer
edit- 2017: The Boss Baby (producer - as Ramsey Naito, produced by, p.g.a.)
- 2011: Level Up (TV Movie) (executive producer)
- 2010: Firebreather (TV Movie) (executive producer)
- 2009: Ben 10: Alien Swarm (TV Movie) (executive producer)
- 2009: Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins (TV Movie) (executive producer - uncredited)
- 2007: Ben 10: Race Against Time (TV Movie) (executive producer)
- 2006: Re-Animated (TV Movie) (co-producer)
- 2004: The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (associate producer)
Production manager
edit- 2006: Barnyard (production executive)
- 2003: Rugrats Go Wild (production executive - uncredited)
- 2002: The Wild Thornberrys Movie (production executive - uncredited)
- 2002: Hey Arnold! The Movie (executive in charge of production)
- 2001: Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (production executive - uncredited)
- 2000: Rugrats in Paris: The Movie (unit production manager - uncredited)
- 1999: South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (unit production manager)
Others
edit- 1998: The Rugrats Movie (supervising coordinator)
- 1997: Aaahh!!! Real Monsters' (TV Series) (design coordinator - 5 episodes)
- 1995-1997: Duckman (TV Series) (production assistant - 5 episodes; production coordinator - 36 episodes)
Accolades
edit| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Awards | March 4, 2018 | Best Animated Feature | Tom McGrath and Ramsey Ann Naito | Nominated | [7] |
| Annie Awards | February 3, 2018 | Best Animated Feature | Ramsey Ann Naito | Nominated | [8] |
| Producers Guild of America Award | January 20, 2018 | Outstanding Producer of Animated Theatrical Motion Picture | Ramsey Ann Naito | Nominated | [9] |
| San Diego Film Critics Society | December 11, 2017 | Best Animated Film | The Boss Baby | Runner-up | [10] |
| Satellite Awards | February 10, 2018 | Best Animated or Mixed Media Feature | Nominated | [11] |
References
edit- ^ Gardiner, Margaret (March 15, 2017). "Ramsey Naito: Finding Nothing to Cry About While Producing 'The Boss Baby'". The Golden Globes.
- ^ "Mireille Soria Out as Paramount Animation President, Nickelodeon's Ramsey Naito to Run Both Units (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. September 30, 2021. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
- ^ "RAMSEY NAITO NAMED PRESIDENT, NICKELODEON ANIMATION | Nick Press". NickPress. Retrieved September 1, 2020.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (November 6, 2018). "Nickelodeon Names Ramsey Naito Head Of Animation, Chris Viscardi To Become Producer". Deadline. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
- ^ "Nickelodeon Hires 'Boss Baby' Producer Ramsey Naito To Lead Animation Production And Development". Cartoon Brew. November 7, 2018. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
- ^ a b c d Busch, Anita (April 12, 2018). "'The Boss Baby's Ramsey Naito, Others Join Paramount Animation Executive Ranks". Deadline. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
- ^ "Oscar Nominations 2018: The Complete List". January 23, 2018.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (December 4, 2017). "Annie Awards: Disney/Pixar's 'Coco' Tops Nominations". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 4, 2017.
- ^ Dave McNary (January 5, 2018). "Producers Guild Awards: 'Get Out,' 'Wonder Woman' Among Film Nominees". Variety. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
- ^ "2017 San Diego Film Critics Society's Award Winners". San Diego Film Critics Society. December 11, 2017. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
- ^ "'Dunkirk,' 'The Shape of Water' Lead Satellite Award Nominations". The Wrap. November 29, 2017. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
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