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Joe Johnston

Designer / Film Director / Screenwriter / Film Producer | * 05/13/1950 (73) | Fort Worth, Texas (United States of America (USA))
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Joe Johnston (born c. 1950) is an American film director, producer, writer, and visual effects artist. He is best known for directing effects-driven films, including Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989); The Rocketeer (1991); Jumanji (1995); Jurassic Park III (2001); The Wolfman (2010); and Captain America: The First Avenger (2011). ()
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Joseph Eggleston "Joe" Johnston II is an American film director and former effects artist best known for his work on the Star Wars films, as well as directing special effects-heavy films such as Honey I Shrunk the Kids, Jumanji, The Rocketeer, Jurassic Park III, and Captain America: The First Avenger.

Most frequent genres for this person: Kids & Family | Adventure | Science Fiction

Known for these Movies & Shows

Based on the true story of Homer Hickam, a coal miner's son who was inspired by the first Sputnik launch to take up rocketry against his father's wishes, and eventually became a NASA scientist. ...

October Sky

Certification unknown

1999 | 3.8/5 | 1h 48min
Drama, Kids & Family
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When Dr. Indiana Jones – the tweed-suited professor who just happens to be a celebrated archaeologist – is hired by the government to locate the legendary Ark of the Covenant, he finds himself up ...

Raiders of the Lost Ark

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1981 | 4.0/5 | 1h 55min
Adventure, Action
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A stunt pilot comes across a prototype jetpack that gives him the ability to fly. However, evil forces of the world also want this jetpack at any cost. ...

The Rocketeer

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1991 | 3.2/5 | 1h 48min
Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Kids & Family
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During World War II, Steve Rogers is a sickly man from Brooklyn who's transformed into super-soldier Captain America to aid in the war effort. Rogers must stop the Red Skull – Adolf Hitler's ruthles ...

Captain America: The First Avenger

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2011 | 3.5/5 | 2h 4min
Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
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Awards & Nominations for Joe Johnston

Academy Award for Best Visual Effects Academy Award for Best Visual Effects
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Movies with Joe Johnston as Actor(12)

as Captain Waters2023 The Lawful Truth
as himself2022 Dave Stevens: Drawn to Perfection
as himself2021 Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett
as himself2019 Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters
2016 The Giant's Dream: The Making of the Iron Giant
as himself2014 Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe
as himself2004 Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
as himself1991 Rocketeer: Excitement in the air
as Self - Director1989 The Making of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
as himself1983 From 'Star Wars' to 'Jedi' : The Making of a Saga
as Captain Shawn Valdez - Hoth Rebel (uncredited)1980 The Empire Strikes Back
as Death Star Trooper (uncredited)1977 Star Wars

Movies with Joe Johnston as Crew(19)

Directing/Director2023 Shrunk
Directing/Director2018 The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
Directing/Director2014 Not Safe for Work
Directing/Director2011 Captain America: The First Avenger
Production/Executive Producer2011 Captain America: The First Avenger
Directing/Director2010 The Wolfman
Directing/Director2004 Hidalgo
Directing/Director2001 Jurassic Park III
Directing/Director1999 The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Spring Break Adventure
Visual Effects/Character Designer1999 The Iron Giant
Directing/Director1999 October Sky
Directing/Director1995 Jumanji
Directing/Director1994 The Pagemaster
Directing/Director1991 The Rocketeer
Directing/Director1989 Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
Production/Producer1988 Willow
Production/Production Manager1987 *batteries not included
Art/Production Design1985 The Ewok Adventure
Art/Production Design1985 Ewoks: The Battle for Endor

TV Shows/Series with Joe Johnston as Crew(3)

Directing/Director1999 The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones
Directing/Director1992 The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
Writing/Writer1985 Star Wars: Droids

Additional Information

Full Name: Joe Johnston
Born: Saturday, 05/13 1950 (May) in Fort Worth, Texas (United States of America (USA)) (current age: 73 years + 343 days)
Zodiac sign: Taurus (Chinese zodiac sign: Tiger)
Languages: English (EN)
Educated at: California State University, California State University, Long Beach, USC School of Cinematic Arts
Other names for Joe Johnston (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Joe Johnson"
"Joseph Johnston"
"Joseph Eggleston Johnston II"
Joe Johnston frequently works together with these people:
George Lucas (24x, Crew)
Ben Burtt (14x, Crew)
Phil Tippett (9x, Crew)
James Horner (7x, Crew)
Larry J. Franco (6x, Crew)
John Williams (5x, Crew)
Robert Dalva (5x, Crew)
Nancy Foy (5x, Crew)
Rick Baker (5x, Crew)
Terry Jones (4x, Actor)
Howell Gibbens (4x, Crew)
Brenda K. Wachel (4x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:3832, Added: 03/23/2018, Last updated: 03/29/2024