Joe Johnston (I)
Personal Profile
Joe Johnston (I)
Birth Name:
Joseph Eggleston Johnston IIICommon Name:
Joe Johnson, Joseph JohnstonDate of Birth:
May 13, 1950Zodiac Sign:
TaurusPlace of Birth:
Fort Worth, Texas, USASex:
MaleHair Color:
Brown Eye Color:
BlueNationality:
AmericanEducation:
University of Southern California's Film School
California State University, Long Beach
Art Center College of Design
Family
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Career
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Awards
Joe Johnston (I)
1982 : Oscar Award, Best Effects, Visual Effects for : Raiders of the Lost Ark
Trivia
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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
submitted by - Rokit Sharma
- “These guys are extremely committed to the welfare and well-being of the animals.” - Unknown
submitted by - Dr. Reddy Labs
- “Science fiction. These (Navy sonar systems) have extended range, but it's certainly not thousands of miles.” - Unknown
submitted by - Vaibhav Dhiman
- “He makes a big difference. He's their go-to guy and he made some key plays that definitely hurt us.” - Unknown
submitted by - Nicky Status
- “I thought we were on the verge, but a loss is a loss.” - Unknown
submitted by - Amit Kher
Biography
Joe Johnston (I)
Last Updated: Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Born 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)
- Empire of Dreams: The Story of the 'Star Wars' Trilogy Thursday, January 01, 2004
- Art of 'Jurassic Park III' Monday, January 01, 2001
- Jurassic Park Monday, January 01, 2001
- The Art of 'Jurassic Park III' Monday, January 01, 2001
- Beyond Jurassic Park Monday, January 01, 2001
- Beyond Jurassic Park Monday, January 01, 2001
- The Making of 'Jurassic Park III' Monday, January 01, 2001
- Lions and Monkeys and Pods... Oh My! The Special Effects of 'Jumanji' Friday, January 01, 1999
- From 'Star Wars' to 'Jedi': The Making of a Saga Tuesday, January 01, 1985
- Star Wars Wednesday, May 25, 1977