Portrait of Kirsten Johnson

Kirsten Johnson

Bio: Kirsten Johnson (born 12 October 1965, Seattle) is a cinematographer and documentary filmmaker. She graduated from Brown University in 1987, with a BA in Fine Arts and Literature
Born: Tue, Oct 12 1965
Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, USA
Kirsten Johnson is 59 years old
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Poster of Sabbath Queen
Sabbath Queen
Kirsten Johnson was
58 in Sabbath Queen
as 'Cinematography'.
Sun, Jun 09 2024
Poster of A Photographic Memory
A Photographic Memory
Kirsten Johnson was
58 in A Photographic Memory
as 'Executive Producer'.
Fri, Mar 01 2024
Poster of Arctic Summer
Arctic Summer
Kirsten Johnson was
55 in Arctic Summer
as 'Thanks'.
Fri, Feb 19 2021
Poster of The Viewing Booth
The Viewing Booth
Kirsten Johnson was
54 in The Viewing Booth
as 'Executive Producer'.
Wed, Sep 23 2020
Poster of Mother
Mother
Kirsten Johnson was
54 in Mother
as 'Executive Producer'.
Tue, Jan 28 2020
Poster of On the Record
On the Record
Kirsten Johnson was
54 in On the Record
as 'Additional Camera'.
Sat, Jan 25 2020
Poster of Dick Johnson Is Dead
Dick Johnson Is Dead
Kirsten Johnson was
54 in Dick Johnson Is Dead
as 'Director, Writer, Director of Photography, Producer'.
Thu, Jan 23 2020
Poster of Elliott Erwitt - Silence Sounds Good
Elliott Erwitt - Silence Sounds Good
Kirsten Johnson was
53 in Elliott Erwitt - Silence Sounds Good
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jul 05 2019
Poster of Museum Town
Museum Town
Kirsten Johnson was
53 in Museum Town
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Mar 10 2019
Poster of Cradle of Champions
Cradle of Champions
Kirsten Johnson was
52 in Cradle of Champions
as 'Additional Camera'.
Fri, Sep 21 2018
Poster of A Thousand Thoughts
A Thousand Thoughts
Kirsten Johnson was
52 in A Thousand Thoughts
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Jan 21 2018
Poster of Crime + Punishment
Crime + Punishment
Kirsten Johnson was
52 in Crime + Punishment
as 'Camera Operator'.
Fri, Jan 19 2018
Poster of Brooklyn Inshallah
Brooklyn Inshallah
Kirsten Johnson was
52 in Brooklyn Inshallah
as 'Consulting Producer'.
Mon, Jan 01 2018
Poster of 32 Pills: My Sister's Suicide
32 Pills: My Sister's Suicide
Kirsten Johnson was
52 in 32 Pills: My Sister's Suicide
as 'Additional Photography'.
Wed, Nov 29 2017
Poster of Atomic Homefront
Atomic Homefront
Kirsten Johnson was
52 in Atomic Homefront
as 'Additional Camera'.
Fri, Nov 17 2017
Poster of Risk
Risk
Kirsten Johnson was
51 in Risk
as 'Director of Photography, Co-Producer'.
Fri, May 05 2017
Poster of Betting on Zero
Betting on Zero
Kirsten Johnson was
51 in Betting on Zero
as 'Additional Director of Photography'.
Fri, Mar 17 2017
Poster of A Thousand Mothers
A Thousand Mothers
Kirsten Johnson was
51 in A Thousand Mothers
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Dec 22 2016
Poster of The Joy of Extreme Possibility
The Joy of Extreme Possibility
Kirsten Johnson was
51 in The Joy of Extreme Possibility
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Dec 01 2016
Poster of Audrie & Daisy
Audrie & Daisy
Kirsten Johnson was
50 in Audrie & Daisy
as 'Additional Camera'.
Fri, Sep 23 2016
Poster of Cameraperson
Cameraperson
Kirsten Johnson was
50 in Cameraperson
as 'Director, Producer, Director of Photography'.
Fri, Sep 09 2016
Poster of Trapped
Trapped
Kirsten Johnson was
50 in Trapped
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Jan 24 2016
Poster of The Above
The Above
Kirsten Johnson was
49 in The Above
as 'Director, Producer, Director of Photography'.
Thu, Sep 10 2015
Poster of Very Semi-Serious
Very Semi-Serious
Kirsten Johnson was
49 in Very Semi-Serious
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Apr 19 2015
Poster of The Armor of Light
The Armor of Light
Kirsten Johnson was
49 in The Armor of Light
as 'Additional Photography'.
Sat, Apr 18 2015
Poster of A Woman Like Me
A Woman Like Me
Kirsten Johnson was
49 in A Woman Like Me
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Mar 16 2015
Poster of Buffalo Returns
Buffalo Returns
Kirsten Johnson was
49 in Buffalo Returns
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Jan 01 2015
Poster of Once a Month on Sunday
Once a Month on Sunday
Kirsten Johnson was
49 in Once a Month on Sunday
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Jan 01 2015
Poster of That Film About Money
That Film About Money
Kirsten Johnson was
49 in That Film About Money
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Oct 21 2014
Poster of Citizenfour
Citizenfour
Kirsten Johnson was
48 in Citizenfour
as 'Director of Photography, Co-Producer'.
Fri, Oct 10 2014
Poster of The Wound and the Gift
The Wound and the Gift
Kirsten Johnson was
48 in The Wound and the Gift
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Sep 30 2014
Poster of 1971
1971
Kirsten Johnson was
48 in 1971
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Apr 18 2014
Poster of Born to Fly: Elizabeth Streb vs. Gravity
Born to Fly: Elizabeth Streb vs. Gravity
Kirsten Johnson was
48 in Born to Fly: Elizabeth Streb vs. Gravity
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Mar 08 2014
Poster of Seeds of Time
Seeds of Time
Kirsten Johnson was
48 in Seeds of Time
as 'Camera Operator'.
Sun, Nov 10 2013
Poster of Fatal Assistance
Fatal Assistance
Kirsten Johnson was
47 in Fatal Assistance
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, May 06 2013
Poster of ANNIE: It's the Hard-Knock Life, from Script to Stage
ANNIE: It's the Hard-Knock Life, from Script to Stage
Kirsten Johnson was
47 in ANNIE: It's the Hard-Knock Life, from Script to Stage
as 'Additional Photography'.
Tue, Jan 01 2013
Poster of Here One Day
Here One Day
Kirsten Johnson was
47 in Here One Day
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Nov 22 2012
Poster of The Program
The Program
Kirsten Johnson was
46 in The Program
as 'Producer, Director of Photography'.
Wed, Aug 22 2012
Poster of Virgin Tales
Virgin Tales
Kirsten Johnson was
46 in Virgin Tales
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Apr 01 2012
Poster of A Place at the Table
A Place at the Table
Kirsten Johnson was
46 in A Place at the Table
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Mar 22 2012
Poster of The Invisible War
The Invisible War
Kirsten Johnson was
46 in The Invisible War
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jan 20 2012
Poster of I Came to Testify
I Came to Testify
Kirsten Johnson was
45 in I Came to Testify
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Oct 11 2011
Poster of The War We Are Living
The War We Are Living
Kirsten Johnson was
45 in The War We Are Living
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Oct 01 2011
Poster of Yelling To The Sky
Yelling To The Sky
Kirsten Johnson was
45 in Yelling To The Sky
as 'Still Photographer'.
Fri, Mar 11 2011
Poster of The Lady Is a Fighting Lion
The Lady Is a Fighting Lion
Kirsten Johnson was
45 in The Lady Is a Fighting Lion
as 'Director of Photography, Assistant Editor'.
Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of The Oath
The Oath
Kirsten Johnson was
44 in The Oath
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, May 09 2010
Poster of No Woman, No Cry
No Woman, No Cry
Kirsten Johnson was
44 in No Woman, No Cry
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Apr 24 2010
Poster of The Edge of Joy
The Edge of Joy
Kirsten Johnson was
44 in The Edge of Joy
as 'Additional Camera'.
Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of Waiting for Mercy: The Case Against Mohammed Hossain and Yassin Aref
Waiting for Mercy: The Case Against Mohammed Hossain and Yassin Aref
Kirsten Johnson was
43 in Waiting for Mercy: The Case Against Mohammed Hossain and Yassin Aref
as 'Co-Producer, Editor'.
Sat, Aug 01 2009
Poster of Outrage
Outrage
Kirsten Johnson was
43 in Outrage
as 'Additional Camera'.
Fri, Apr 24 2009
Poster of Throw Down Your Heart
Throw Down Your Heart
Kirsten Johnson was
43 in Throw Down Your Heart
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Dec 10 2008
Poster of Pray the Devil Back to Hell
Pray the Devil Back to Hell
Kirsten Johnson was
43 in Pray the Devil Back to Hell
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Nov 07 2008
Poster of Oscar's Comeback
Oscar's Comeback
Kirsten Johnson was
42 in Oscar's Comeback
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Mar 01 2008
Poster of Lioness
Lioness
Kirsten Johnson was
42 in Lioness
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Jan 01 2008
Poster of Darfur Now
Darfur Now
Kirsten Johnson was
42 in Darfur Now
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Nov 02 2007
Poster of Slacker Uprising
Slacker Uprising
Kirsten Johnson was
41 in Slacker Uprising
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Sep 07 2007
Poster of Small Steps: Creating the High School for Contemporary Arts
Small Steps: Creating the High School for Contemporary Arts
Kirsten Johnson was
41 in Small Steps: Creating the High School for Contemporary Arts
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Sep 06 2007
Poster of How Much Is Your Life Worth?
How Much Is Your Life Worth?
Kirsten Johnson was
41 in How Much Is Your Life Worth?
as 'Additional Camera'.
Tue, May 01 2007
Poster of Election Day
Election Day
Kirsten Johnson was
41 in Election Day
as 'Director of Photography, Producer'.
Sat, Mar 10 2007
Poster of Crime Fiction
Crime Fiction
Kirsten Johnson was
41 in Crime Fiction
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Jan 23 2007
Poster of Welcome Back to the Barrio
Welcome Back to the Barrio
Kirsten Johnson was
40 in Welcome Back to the Barrio
as 'Second Assistant Camera'.
Wed, Jul 26 2006
Poster of This Film Is Not Yet Rated
This Film Is Not Yet Rated
Kirsten Johnson was
40 in This Film Is Not Yet Rated
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Jan 26 2006
Poster of Project Leap: Learning Out Loud
Project Leap: Learning Out Loud
Kirsten Johnson was
39 in Project Leap: Learning Out Loud
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Jun 05 2005
Poster of Red Hook Justice
Red Hook Justice
Kirsten Johnson was
39 in Red Hook Justice
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of Deadline
Deadline
Kirsten Johnson was
38 in Deadline
as 'Director, Director of Photography'.
Tue, Oct 05 2004
Poster of The Venetian Dilemma
The Venetian Dilemma
Kirsten Johnson was
38 in The Venetian Dilemma
as 'Additional Photography'.
Wed, Sep 01 2004
Poster of Ladies First
Ladies First
Kirsten Johnson was
38 in Ladies First
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Jul 22 2004
Poster of Fahrenheit 9/11
Fahrenheit 9/11
Kirsten Johnson was
38 in Fahrenheit 9/11
as 'Additional Camera'.
Fri, Jun 25 2004
Poster of Building to Extremes
Building to Extremes
Kirsten Johnson was
38 in Building to Extremes
as 'Camera Operator'.
Tue, Feb 10 2004
Poster of Rokia: Voice of a New Generation
Rokia: Voice of a New Generation
Kirsten Johnson was
37 in Rokia: Voice of a New Generation
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Oct 01 2003
Poster of India
India
Kirsten Johnson was
37 in India
as 'Camera Operator'.
Thu, Jun 12 2003
Poster of A Nation on Edge
A Nation on Edge
Kirsten Johnson was
37 in A Nation on Edge
as 'Camera Operator'.
Thu, Jun 12 2003
Poster of Chasing the Virus
Chasing the Virus
Kirsten Johnson was
37 in Chasing the Virus
as 'Camera Operator'.
Thu, Jun 12 2003
Poster of Starring Osama Bin Laden
Starring Osama Bin Laden
Kirsten Johnson was
37 in Starring Osama Bin Laden
as 'Camera Operator'.
Thu, Jun 12 2003
Poster of A Decade Under the Influence
A Decade Under the Influence
Kirsten Johnson was
37 in A Decade Under the Influence
as 'Additional Camera'.
Fri, Apr 25 2003
Poster of Asylum
Asylum
Kirsten Johnson was
37 in Asylum
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Mar 09 2003
Poster of Boys Will Be Girls
Boys Will Be Girls
Kirsten Johnson was
37 in Boys Will Be Girls
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Mar 03 2003
Poster of Risk/Reward
Risk/Reward
Kirsten Johnson was
37 in Risk/Reward
as 'Additional Photography'.
Thu, Feb 27 2003
Poster of Heart of America
Heart of America
Kirsten Johnson was
37 in Heart of America
as 'Art Direction'.
Thu, Feb 13 2003
Poster of Ancient Poison, Modern Cure
Ancient Poison, Modern Cure
Kirsten Johnson was
36 in Ancient Poison, Modern Cure
as 'Camera Operator'.
Tue, Jun 04 2002
Poster of Derrida
Derrida
Kirsten Johnson was
36 in Derrida
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Mar 12 2002
Poster of Two Towns of Jasper
Two Towns of Jasper
Kirsten Johnson was
36 in Two Towns of Jasper
as 'Additional Camera'.
Sun, Jan 13 2002
Poster of American Standoff
American Standoff
Kirsten Johnson was
36 in American Standoff
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of Trembling Before G-d
Trembling Before G-d
Kirsten Johnson was
36 in Trembling Before G-d
as 'Additional Camera'.
Thu, Dec 06 2001
Poster of Profit & Nothing But! Or Impolite Thoughts on the Class Struggle
Profit & Nothing But! Or Impolite Thoughts on the Class Struggle
Kirsten Johnson was
36 in Profit & Nothing But! Or Impolite Thoughts on the Class Struggle
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Nov 22 2001
Poster of Perpetua 664
Perpetua 664
Kirsten Johnson was
35 in Perpetua 664
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Jun 19 2001
Poster of Journey to the West: Chinese Medicine Today
Journey to the West: Chinese Medicine Today
Kirsten Johnson was
35 in Journey to the West: Chinese Medicine Today
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, May 01 2001
Poster of Brother Born Again
Brother Born Again
Kirsten Johnson was
35 in Brother Born Again
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Mar 10 2001
Poster of Innocent Until Proven Guilty
Innocent Until Proven Guilty
Kirsten Johnson was
33 in Innocent Until Proven Guilty
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Bintou in Paris
Bintou in Paris
Kirsten Johnson was
29 in Bintou in Paris
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Il faut que je l'aime
Il faut que je l'aime
Kirsten Johnson was
28 in Il faut que je l'aime
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Jan 30 1994
Poster of Sontag
Sontag
Kirsten Johnson will be
59+ in Sontag
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Unreleased
Poster of Helen and the Bear
Helen and the Bear
Kirsten Johnson will be
59+ in Helen and the Bear
as 'Executive Producer'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Rolling Stone: Stories From the Edge
Rolling Stone: Stories From the Edge
Kirsten Johnson was
52+ in Rolling Stone: Stories From the Edge
as 'Director of Photography'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 06 2017
Poster of Innovation: Life, Inspired
Innovation: Life, Inspired
Kirsten Johnson was
38+ in Innovation: Life, Inspired
as 'Camera Operator'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Wide Angle
Wide Angle
Kirsten Johnson was
36+ in Wide Angle
as 'Camera Operator'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 11 2002
Poster of The Hamptons
The Hamptons
Kirsten Johnson was
36+ in The Hamptons
as 'Additional Camera'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 02 2002
Poster of Frontline/World
Frontline/World
Kirsten Johnson was
36+ in Frontline/World
as 'Camera Operator'.
First Air Date
Thu, May 23 2002
Poster of Science Times
Science Times
Kirsten Johnson was
31+ in Science Times
as 'Camera Operator'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of POV
POV
Kirsten Johnson was
22+ in POV
as 'Director of Photography'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 05 1988