Who is Brad Bird?

Brad Bird is an American director, screenwriter, animator, and voice actor. While he is best known for his work on animated feature films such as "The Incredibles" and "Ratatouille", he has also appeared in several commercials throughout his career.

Bird got his start in the advertising industry, working as an animator and storyboard artist for Walt Disney Productions. Throughout the 1980s, he worked on various advertisements for brands such as Coca-Cola and Chevron. He even directed a couple of commercials for the fast-food chain, KFC.

Later in his career, Bird became known for his work on animated feature films. He directed "The Iron Giant" in 1999 before moving on to Pixar Animation Studios in 2000. There, he directed the critically acclaimed films "The Incredibles" and "Ratatouille". For his work on "The Incredibles", Bird won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film in 2005.

Despite his success in animation, Bird has continued to work in the advertising industry. In 2012, he directed a commercial for the Nissan Leaf electric car called "Gas Powered Everything". He also directed a commercial for Kellogg's Corn Flakes in 2015.

Throughout his career, Brad Bird has proven himself to be a versatile and talented artist. Whether he is working on an animated feature film or a commercial for a major brand, he always brings a fresh perspective and a unique approach to his work.