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Joe Johnston

Bio: 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.
Born: Sat, May 13 1950
Birthplace: Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Joe Johnston is 74 years old
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Poster of Voice of a Star Wars Fan
Voice of a Star Wars Fan
Joe Johnston was
73 in Voice of a Star Wars Fan
as 'Art Designer'.
Mon, Nov 27 2023
Poster of The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
Joe Johnston was
68 in The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
as 'Director'.
Fri, Oct 26 2018
Poster of Not Safe for Work
Not Safe for Work
Joe Johnston was
63 in Not Safe for Work
as 'Director'.
Fri, May 09 2014
Poster of Captain America: The First Avenger
Captain America: The First Avenger
Joe Johnston was
61 in Captain America: The First Avenger
as 'Executive Producer, Director'.
Fri, Jul 22 2011
Poster of The Wolfman
The Wolfman
Joe Johnston was
59 in The Wolfman
as 'Director'.
Wed, Feb 10 2010
Poster of Hidalgo
Hidalgo
Joe Johnston was
53 in Hidalgo
as 'Director'.
Wed, Feb 04 2004
Poster of Jurassic Park III
Jurassic Park III
Joe Johnston was
51 in Jurassic Park III
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jul 18 2001
Poster of The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Spring Break Adventure
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Spring Break Adventure
Joe Johnston was
49 in The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Spring Break Adventure
as 'Director'.
Sun, Oct 17 1999
Poster of The Iron Giant
The Iron Giant
Joe Johnston was
49 in The Iron Giant
as 'Character Designer'.
Fri, Aug 06 1999
Poster of October Sky
October Sky
Joe Johnston was
48 in October Sky
as 'Director'.
Fri, Feb 19 1999
Poster of Jumanji
Jumanji
Joe Johnston was
45 in Jumanji
as 'Director'.
Fri, Dec 15 1995
Poster of The Pagemaster
The Pagemaster
Joe Johnston was
44 in The Pagemaster
as 'Director'.
Wed, Nov 23 1994
Poster of The Rocketeer
The Rocketeer
Joe Johnston was
41 in The Rocketeer
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jun 21 1991
Poster of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
Joe Johnston was
39 in Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jun 23 1989
Poster of Willow
Willow
Joe Johnston was
38 in Willow
as 'Producer'.
Fri, May 20 1988
Poster of *batteries not included
*batteries not included
Joe Johnston was
37 in *batteries not included
as 'Production Manager'.
Fri, Dec 18 1987
Poster of Ewoks: The Battle for Endor
Ewoks: The Battle for Endor
Joe Johnston was
35 in Ewoks: The Battle for Endor
as 'Production Design'.
Sun, Nov 24 1985
Poster of The Ewok Adventure
The Ewok Adventure
Joe Johnston was
34 in The Ewok Adventure
as 'Production Design'.
Sun, Nov 25 1984
Poster of Raiders of the Lost Ark
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Joe Johnston was
31 in Raiders of the Lost Ark
as 'Visual Effects Art Director'.
Fri, Jun 12 1981
Poster of Shrunk
Shrunk
Joe Johnston will be
74+ in Shrunk
as 'Director'.
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TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of Fish Hooks
Fish Hooks
Joe Johnston was
60+ in Fish Hooks
as 'Writer, Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 03 2010
Poster of The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones
Joe Johnston was
51+ in The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 13 2002
Poster of The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
Joe Johnston was
41+ in The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 04 1992
Poster of Star Wars: Droids
Star Wars: Droids
Joe Johnston was
35+ in Star Wars: Droids
as 'Writer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 07 1985