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Joe Johnston (I)
  • Birth Name:
    Joseph Eggleston Johnston III
  • Common Name:
    Joe Johnson, Joseph Johnston
  • Date of Birth:
    May 13, 1950
  • Zodiac Sign:
    Taurus
  • Place of Birth:
    Fort Worth, Texas, USA
  • Sex:
    Male
  • Hair Color:
    Brown
  • Eye Color:
    Blue
  • Nationality:
    American
  • Education:

    University of Southern California's Film School

    California State University, Long Beach

    Art Center College of Design

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Joe Johnston (I)

    Career

    Joe Johnston (I)

    Awards

    Joe Johnston (I)
    1982 : Oscar Award,  Best Effects, Visual Effects for : Raiders of the Lost Ark

    Trivia

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    • Johnston has been announced to direct The First Avenger: Captain America, set for a May 6, 2011 release.
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    • Johnston later referred to working for Lucas as the best film school he could ever have when he watched Lucas do the editing for the Star Wars trilogy.
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    • Johnston began working at the company, eventually promoted to a head storyboard position which frequently teamed him with Lucas in the editing room.
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    • He responded to an ad looking for a storyboard artist at college, which turned out to be for George Lucas' Lucasfilm company.
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    • He was also the author of a book titled The Adventures of Teebo: A Tale of Magic and Suspense.
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    Quotes

    Joe Johnston (I)
    • “We always said we would support the museum with an acceptable plan and funding level. That's why I'm going back, to oversee its plan for one year.” - Unknown
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    • “These guys are extremely committed to the welfare and well-being of the animals.” - Unknown
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    • “Science fiction. These (Navy sonar systems) have extended range, but it's certainly not thousands of miles.” - Unknown
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    • “He makes a big difference. He's their go-to guy and he made some key plays that definitely hurt us.” - Unknown
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    • “I thought we were on the verge, but a loss is a loss.” - Unknown
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    Biography

    Joe Johnston (I)
    Last Updated: Wednesday, October 28, 2009

    Joe JohnstonBorn in Fort Worth, Texas, Johnston was originally intent on a career in commercial art, but a summer of working on storyboards for Star Wars made him think twice. Working with Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) for the next nine years provided him with experience on some of the top grossing films, including the Star Wars (1977) trilogy, Raiders of the Lost Arc and Batteries Not Included and earned him an Oscar for his work on the original Raiders of the Lost Arc (1981) for Best Visual Effects.

    His work in television is no less impressive, working as an effects illustrator for Battlestar Galactica and a production designer for the two Ewok telefilms (The Ewok Adventure, Ewoks: The Battle For Endor). He attended the University of Southern California's Film School in 1984 and in 1988, he produced Ron Howard's Willow. He then decided to try directing, his first project being Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989). With the enormous success of his directorial debut, Johnston went on to helm more films like The Rocketeer (1991) and The Pagemaster (1994).

    Neither could be compared to the success of his first film, but his next efforts with the blockbuster Jumanji (1995) proved that his first success wasn't just beginner's luck. In 1999, he won an OCIC award at the Ajijic International Film Festival for October Sky (1999), starring Jake Gyllenhaal.Next up for Johnston was Jurassic Park III (2001), followed by Hidalgo (2004), starring Viggo Mortensen.

    Filmography

    Joe Johnston (I)


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