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Joe Johnston

Bio: 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)
Born: Sat, May 13 1950
Birthplace: Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Joe Johnston is 74 years old
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Poster of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair
Joe Johnston will be 77 in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 14 2028
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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 22 2011
Poster of The Wolfman
The Wolfman
Joe Johnston was 59 in The Wolfman as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 10 2010
Poster of Hidalgo
Hidalgo
Joe Johnston was 53 in Hidalgo as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 04 2004
Poster of The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Spring Break Adventure
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Spring Break Adventure
Joe Johnston was 51 in The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Spring Break Adventure as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 17 2002
Poster of Jurassic Park III
Jurassic Park III
Joe Johnston was 51 in Jurassic Park III as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 18 2001
Poster of The Iron Giant
The Iron Giant
Joe Johnston was 49 in The Iron Giant as 'Character Designer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 06 1999
Poster of October Sky
October Sky
Joe Johnston was 48 in October Sky as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 19 1999
Poster of Jumanji
Jumanji
Joe Johnston was 45 in Jumanji as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 15 1995
Poster of The Pagemaster
The Pagemaster
Joe Johnston was 44 in The Pagemaster as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 1994
Poster of The Rocketeer
The Rocketeer
Joe Johnston was 41 in The Rocketeer as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 1989
Poster of Willow
Willow
Joe Johnston was 38 in Willow as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 20 1988
Poster of *batteries not included
*batteries not included
Joe Johnston was 37 in *batteries not included as 'Production Manager'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 24 1985
Poster of The Ewok Adventure
The Ewok Adventure
Joe Johnston was 34 in The Ewok Adventure as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 12 1981
Poster of Shrunk
Shrunk
Joe Johnston will be 74+ in Shrunk as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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 Fish Hooks
Fish Hooks
Joe Johnston was 60+ in Fish Hooks as 'Writer, Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 07 1985