Joe Johnston
Biography
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). Description above from the Wikipedia article Joe Johnston, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
The Empire Strikes Back
Hoth Rebel (uncredited)
Star Wars
Death Star Trooper (uncredited)
Return of the Jedi
Creature Design
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Visual Effects Art Director
Captain America: The First Avenger
Director
The Iron Giant
Character Designer
Jumanji
Director
October Sky
Director
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Filmography
Acting (18)
Movies (17)
Dave Stevens: Drawn to Perfection
2022as himself
Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett
2021as Self
Star Wars : La Révolution Visuelle
2020
Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters
2019as Self
The Giant's Dream: The Making of the Iron Giant
2016as Self
Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe
2014as Self
The Lawful Truth
2014as Captain Waters
Marvel Studios: Building a Cinematic Universe
2012as Self
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
2004as Self
The Making Of Jurassic Park III
2001as Self
Making Jumanji: The Realm of Imagination
2000as Self
Lions and Monkeys and Pods... Oh My!: The Special Effects of 'Jumanji'
2000as Self (uncredited)
Rocketeer: Excitement in the Air
1991as Self
The Making of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
1989as Self - Director
From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga
1983as Self
The Empire Strikes Back
1980as Hoth Rebel (uncredited)
Star Wars
1977as Death Star Trooper (uncredited)
Television (1)
Crew (28)
Movies (22)
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
2018Director
Not Safe for Work
2014Director
Captain America: The First Avenger
2011Director
Captain America: The First Avenger
2011Executive Producer
The Wolfman
2010Director
Hidalgo
2004Director
Jurassic Park III
2001Director
The Iron Giant
1999Character Designer
October Sky
1999Director
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Spring Break Adventure
1999Director
Jumanji
1995Director
The Pagemaster
1994Director
The Rocketeer
1991Director
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
1989Director
Willow
1988Producer
*batteries not included
1987Production Manager
Ewoks: The Battle for Endor
1985Production Design
The Ewok Adventure
1984Production Design
Return of the Jedi
1983Creature Design
Return of the Jedi
1983Visual Effects Art Director
Raiders of the Lost Ark
1981Visual Effects Art Director
Shrunk
Director
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