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Joe Johnston

Directing
75 years oldFort Worth, Texas, USA

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.

Personal Details

Born
May 13, 1950
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Known For
Directing

Also Known As

Joe Johnson
Joseph Johnston
Joseph Eggleston Johnston II

Movies (37)

Voice of a Star Wars Fan

Voice of a Star Wars Fan

Art Designer (Art)

2023

Dave Stevens: Drawn to Perfection

Dave Stevens: Drawn to Perfection

as himself

2022

Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett
6.9

Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett

as Self

2021

Star Wars : La Révolution Visuelle
6.2

Star Wars : La Révolution Visuelle

2020

Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters
7.5

Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters

as Self

2019

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
6.1

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

Director (Directing)

2018

The Giant's Dream: The Making of the Iron Giant
8.3

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

as Self

2016

The Lawful Truth

The Lawful Truth

as Captain Waters

2014

Not Safe for Work
5.4

Not Safe for Work

Director (Directing)

2014

Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe
6.9

Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe

as Self

2014

Marvel Studios: Building a Cinematic Universe

Marvel Studios: Building a Cinematic Universe

as Self

2012

Captain America: The First Avenger
7.0

Captain America: The First Avenger

Executive Producer (Production)

2011

The Wolfman
5.9

The Wolfman

Director (Directing)

2010

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
7.7

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

as Self

2004

Hidalgo
6.9

Hidalgo

Director (Directing)

2004

The Making Of  Jurassic Park III

The Making Of Jurassic Park III

as Self

2001

Jurassic Park III
6.2

Jurassic Park III

Director (Directing)

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

The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Spring Break Adventure
5.8

The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Spring Break Adventure

Director (Directing)

1999

The Iron Giant
8.0

The Iron Giant

Character Designer (Visual Effects)

1999

October Sky
7.7

October Sky

Director (Directing)

1999

Jumanji
7.2

Jumanji

Director (Directing)

1995

The Pagemaster
6.4

The Pagemaster

Director (Directing)

1994

The Rocketeer
6.5

The Rocketeer

Director (Directing)

1991

Rocketeer: Excitement in the Air
5.0

Rocketeer: Excitement in the Air

as Self

1991

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
6.3

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

Director (Directing)

1989

The Making of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
4.0

The Making of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

as Self - Director

1989

Willow
7.0

Willow

Producer (Production)

1988

*batteries not included
6.7

*batteries not included

Production Manager (Production)

1987

Ewoks: The Battle for Endor
5.4

Ewoks: The Battle for Endor

Production Design (Art)

1985

The Ewok Adventure
5.9

The Ewok Adventure

Production Design (Art)

1984

From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga
7.1

From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga

as Self

1983

Return of the Jedi
7.9

Return of the Jedi

Visual Effects Art Director (Crew)

1983

Raiders of the Lost Ark
7.9

Raiders of the Lost Ark

Visual Effects Art Director (Crew)

1981

The Empire Strikes Back
8.4

The Empire Strikes Back

as Hoth Rebel (uncredited)

1980

Star Wars
8.2

Star Wars

as Death Star Trooper (uncredited)

1977

TV Shows (4)