Kelsey Mann (born November 16, 1974) is a Pixar director and writer, best known for directing Disney/Pixar's blockbuster Inside Out 2 (2024) and directing/writing the short film Party Central; he previously served as Story Supervisor for films like Monsters University, The Good Dinosaur, and Onward, starting his career at Cartoon Network before joining Pixar in 2009, fulfilling a lifelong dream to work in animation after graduating from Northern Michigan University in 1998.
Kelsey Mann has 10 screen credits in a career dating back to 2013. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Inside Out with 1 titles. Signature works include Inside Out 2, Monsters University, Party Central. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
