Joe Johnston

Joe Johnston

DirectorProducerVisual Effects
Born
May 13, 1950
Awards
2 wins, 8 nominations

Joseph Eggleston Johnston II is an American film director from Texas who is known for directing the cult classic film The Rocketeer, Jumanji, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, The Wolfman, October Sky, The Pagemaster, Jurassic Park III and Captain America: The First Avenger. He was an art director for…

Biography

Joseph Eggleston Johnston II is an American film director from Texas who is known for directing the cult classic film The Rocketeer, Jumanji, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, The Wolfman, October Sky, The Pagemaster, Jurassic Park III and Captain America: The First Avenger. He was an art director for Raiders of the Lost Ark and the Star Wars original trilogy.

Writer

Star Wars: DroidsStar Wars: Droids(1985)

Actor

The Lawful TruthThe Lawful Truth(2014)as Captain Waters
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes BackStar Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back(1980)as Captain Shawn Valdez - Hoth Rebel
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New HopeStar Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope(1977)as Death Star Trooper

Production Designer

Ewoks: The Battle for EndorEwoks: The Battle for Endor(1985)
The Ewok AdventureThe Ewok Adventure(1984)

Production Manager

*batteries not included*batteries not included(1987)

Second Unit or Assistant Director

The Nutcracker and the Four RealmsThe Nutcracker and the Four Realms(2018)
*batteries not included*batteries not included(1987)

Animation Department

The Iron GiantThe Iron Giant(1999)

Additional Crew

Icons UnearthedIcons Unearthed(2022)
AlwaysAlways(1989)
Howard the DuckHoward the Duck(1986)

Self

Light & MagicLight & Magic(2022)as Self - Art Department, Self, Self - Director
The October Sky Minute PodcastThe October Sky Minute Podcast(2024)as Self - Guest
Dave Stevens: Drawn to PerfectionDave Stevens: Drawn to Perfection(2022)as Self
How Dinosaurs Have Evolved from 'Jurassic Park' to 'Jurassic World: Dominion'How Dinosaurs Have Evolved from 'Jurassic Park' to 'Jurassic World: Dominion'(2022)as Self - Jurassic Park III Director
Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba FettUnder the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett(2021)as Self - Art Director, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

Archive Footage

Light & MagicLight & Magic(2022)as Self
Minty Comedic ArtsMinty Comedic Arts(2015)as Self
The Kill CountThe Kill Count(2017)as Self
Les Chroniques du MeaLes Chroniques du Mea(2012)as Self
Hollywood InsiderHollywood Insider(2018)as Self

Known for

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Joe Johnston in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)Joe Johnston in Jurassic Park III (2001)Joe Johnston and Chris Evans in Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)Joe Johnston in The Wolfman (2010)Benicio Del Toro and Joe Johnston in The Wolfman (2010)Benicio Del Toro and Joe Johnston in The Wolfman (2010)

Credit Score: Joe Johnston

1098
197619771978197919801981
Death Star Trooper
Wed May 25 1977
#NameScoreYearWinNomKnown★WinsNomsVotes
1Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope250.001977•8.66101569418
2Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back50.0019808.7131504120