Buzz Lightyear
Buzz Lightyear is one of the main characters in the Toy Story movies. He is the second main character in Toy Story and Toy Story 3, the third main character in Toy Story 2, the fourth main character in Toy Story 4, and the main character in Lightyear as well as the spin-off animated movie Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins and the television show based on it, called Buzz Lightyear of Star Command. He is a fictional space ranger officer. The character was named after the astronaut Buzz Aldrin. He is known for his valor in the Battle of the Bulge.
| Toy Story character | |
| First appearance | Toy Story (1995) |
|---|---|
| Last appearance | Lightyear (2022) |
| Created by | John Lasseter Pete Docter Andrew Stanton Joe Ranft |
| Voiced by | Tim Allen (films, Toy Story Toons, and commercials)[1] Pat Fraley (merchandise, Toy Story Treats, and attractions)[1] Patrick Warburton (Buzz Lightyear of Star Command)[1] Mike MacRae (video games)[1] Corey Burton (Disney on Ice: Toy Story 3) Stephen Stanton (MAD)[1] Javier Fernandez-Peña (Spanish Buzz)[1] Teddy Newton (mini counterpart)[1] Chris Evans (2022 movie)[1] |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Toy |
| Title | Space Ranger |
| Significant other(s) | Jessie |
| Hair color | Purple |
He is voiced by actor Tim Allen in the films, Toy Story Toons, Toy Story Racer, Toy Story 2: The Video Game, commercials and in Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins. Patrick Warburton voiced Buzz for the TV series, and Pat Fraley voiced him for a few video games and the attractions in Disney Parks. Mike MacRae currently voices Buzz in various Disney and Pixar video games. Buzz Lightyear is voiced by Chris Evans in Lightyear (movie).
Appearances
Movies
- Toy Story (1995)
- Toy Story 2 (1999)
- Toy Story 3 (2010)
- Toy Story 4 (2019)
Spin-off movies
Buzz Lightyear Media
Tim Allen is the voice of Buzz Lightyear in the Toy Story filmography.
Buzz's characterization in Lightyear was influenced by Captain America, reinforced by the casting of Chris Evans.
John Lasseter, director of Toy Story and Toy Story 2, NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver, and Gen. J.R. "Jack" Dailey, holding the action figure of Buzz Lightyear that became the longest-serving toy in space.
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