Joe Johnston

Joe Johnston

director, visual effects, producer

Joe Johnston was born on May 13, 1950 in USA. Joe Johnston's big-screen debut came with Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope directed by George Lucas in 1977. Joe Johnston is known for October Sky directed by Joe Johnston, Jake Gyllenhaal stars as Homer Hickam and Chris Cooper as John Hickam. Joe Johnston has got 2 awards and 6 nominations so far. The most recent award Joe Johnston achieved is Ajijic International Film Festival. The upcoming new movie Joe Johnston plays is Not Safe for Work which will be released on Aug 15, 2022.

Joseph Eggleston Johnston II is an American film director from Texas who is known for directing the cult classic film The Rocketeer, Jumanji, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, The Wolfman, October Sky, The Pagemaster, Jurassic Park III and Captain America: The First Avenger. He was an art director for Raiders of the Lost Ark and the Star Wars original trilogy.

  • Birthday

    May 13, 1950
  • Place of Birth

    Austin, Texas, USA
  • Also known

    Joseph Johnston, Joseph Eggleston Johnston II, Joe Johnson

Known For

Awards

2 wins & 6 nominations

Ajijic International Film Festival
1999
October Sky (1999)
Winner - OCIC Award
Academy Awards, USA
1982
Best Effects, Visual Effects
Winner - Oscar