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Joe Johnston

Joe Johnston

DirectingBorn May 13, 1950 (76 years old)

Fort Worth, Texas, USA

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Biography

Joseph Eggleston Johnston II (born May 13, 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). Description above from the Wikipedia article Joe Johnston, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Also known as: Joe Johnson, Joseph Johnston, Joseph Eggleston Johnston II

Popularity: 1

Total credits: 41

Known For

Star Wars

as Spacetrooper / Death Star gunner (uncredited)

The Empire Strikes Back

The Empire Strikes Back

as Hoth Rebel (uncredited)

Movies (17)

Dave Stevens: Drawn to Perfection

Dave Stevens: Drawn to Perfection

as himself

2022

Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett

Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett

as Self

2021

Star Wars : La Révolution Visuelle

TV Shows (1)

LIGHT & MAGIC

LIGHT & MAGIC

as Self

2 ep.

LIGHT & MAGIC

LIGHT & MAGIC

as Self

2 episodes

Behind the Camera

Fish Hooks

Fish Hooks

Writer

Raiders of the Lost Ark

Raiders of the Lost Ark

Visual Effects Art Director

Return of the Jedi

Return of the Jedi

Photos

LIGHT & MAGIC

TV

★7.8

LIGHT & MAGIC

as Self

Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe

Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe

as Self

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

as Self

Making Jumanji: The Realm of Imagination

Making Jumanji: The Realm of Imagination

as Self

Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett

Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett

as Self

Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters

Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters

as Self

The Making Of Jurassic Park III

The Making Of Jurassic Park III

as Self

Marvel Studios: Building a Cinematic Universe

Marvel Studios: Building a Cinematic Universe

as Self

The Giant's Dream: The Making of the Iron Giant

The Giant's Dream: The Making of the Iron Giant

as Self

Rocketeer: Excitement in the Air

Rocketeer: Excitement in the Air

as Self

Star Wars

as Spacetrooper / Death Star gunner (uncredited)

1977

The Empire Strikes Back

The Empire Strikes Back

as Hoth Rebel (uncredited)

1980

LIGHT & MAGIC

LIGHT & MAGIC

as Self

2022

Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe

Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe

as Self

2014

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

as Self

2004

Making Jumanji: The Realm of Imagination

Making Jumanji: The Realm of Imagination

as Self

2000

Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett

Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett

as Self

2021

Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters

Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters

as Self

2019

The Making Of Jurassic Park III

The Making Of Jurassic Park III

as Self

2001

Marvel Studios: Building a Cinematic Universe

Marvel Studios: Building a Cinematic Universe

as Self

2012

The Giant's Dream: The Making of the Iron Giant

The Giant's Dream: The Making of the Iron Giant

as Self

2016

Rocketeer: Excitement in the Air

Rocketeer: Excitement in the Air

as Self

1991

Star Wars : La Révolution Visuelle

2020

Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters

Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters

as Self

2019

The Giant's Dream: The Making of the Iron Giant

The Giant's Dream: The Making of the Iron Giant

as Self

2016

The Lawful Truth

as Captain Waters

2014

Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe

Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe

as Self

2014

Marvel Studios: Building a Cinematic Universe

Marvel Studios: Building a Cinematic Universe

as Self

2012

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

as Self

2004

The Making Of Jurassic Park III

The Making Of Jurassic Park III

as Self

2001

Lions and Monkeys and Pods... Oh My!: The Special Effects of 'Jumanji'

Lions and Monkeys and Pods... Oh My!: The Special Effects of 'Jumanji'

as Self (uncredited)

2000

Making Jumanji: The Realm of Imagination

Making Jumanji: The Realm of Imagination

as Self

2000

Rocketeer: Excitement in the Air

Rocketeer: Excitement in the Air

as Self

1991

The Making of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

The Making of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

as Self - Director

1989

From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga

From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga

as Self

1983

The Empire Strikes Back

The Empire Strikes Back

as Hoth Rebel (uncredited)

1980

Star Wars

as Spacetrooper / Death Star gunner (uncredited)

1977

Dave Stevens: Drawn to Perfection

Dave Stevens: Drawn to Perfection

as himself

2022

Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett

Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett

as Self

2021

Star Wars : La Révolution Visuelle

Star Wars : La Révolution Visuelle

2020

Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters

Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters

as Self

2019

The Giant's Dream: The Making of the Iron Giant

The Giant's Dream: The Making of the Iron Giant

as Self

2016

The Lawful Truth

as Captain Waters

2014

Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe

Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe

as Self

2014

Marvel Studios: Building a Cinematic Universe

Marvel Studios: Building a Cinematic Universe

as Self

2012

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

as Self

2004

The Making Of Jurassic Park III

The Making Of Jurassic Park III

as Self

2001

Lions and Monkeys and Pods... Oh My!: The Special Effects of 'Jumanji'

Lions and Monkeys and Pods... Oh My!: The Special Effects of 'Jumanji'

as Self (uncredited)

2000

Making Jumanji: The Realm of Imagination

Making Jumanji: The Realm of Imagination

as Self

2000

Rocketeer: Excitement in the Air

Rocketeer: Excitement in the Air

as Self

1991

The Making of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

The Making of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

as Self - Director

1989

From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga

From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga

as Self

1983

The Empire Strikes Back

The Empire Strikes Back

as Hoth Rebel (uncredited)

1980

Star Wars

as Spacetrooper / Death Star gunner (uncredited)

1977

Visual Effects Art Director

Captain America: The First Avenger

Captain America: The First Avenger

Director

The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles

The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles

Director

LIGHT & MAGIC

LIGHT & MAGIC

Director

The Iron Giant

The Iron Giant

Character Designer

Willow

Willow

Producer

Jumanji

Jumanji

Director

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

Director

The Wolfman

The Wolfman

Director

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

Director

Fish Hooks

Fish Hooks

Writer

Raiders of the Lost Ark

Raiders of the Lost Ark

Visual Effects Art Director

Return of the Jedi

Return of the Jedi

Visual Effects Art Director

Captain America: The First Avenger

Captain America: The First Avenger

Director

The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles

The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles

Director

LIGHT & MAGIC

LIGHT & MAGIC

Director

The Iron Giant

The Iron Giant

Character Designer

Willow

Willow

Producer

Jumanji

Jumanji

Director

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

Director

The Wolfman

The Wolfman

Director

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

Director