Edwin Earl "Ed" Catmull is a renowned American computer scientist and animator. Born on March 31, 1945, he is a pivotal figure in the world of 3D computer graphics and animation. Catmull is celebrated as the co-founder of Pixar, a leading animation studio responsible for many beloved animated films. Additionally, he served as the President of Walt Disney Animation Studios, where he played a significant role in shaping the future of animation.

Throughout his illustrious career, Catmull has been honored with several awards, including the prestigious 2019 ACM Turing Award, recognizing his groundbreaking contributions to the field of computer science.