Biography (1)
JOE JOHNSTON was born in Austin, Texas. Relocating to California, he attended Cal State University Long Beach, majoring in illustration, graphic and industrial design. After seeing Jaws in 1975, Johnston‘s career path turned toward film. He began his career working for George Lucas as a designer and visual effects art director on Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi. Some of his most notable designs include Yoda, the Ewoks, Boba Fett, The… (more)
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Director
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2021 |
Shrunk |
2018 |
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms |
2014 |
Not Safe for Work |
2011 |
Captain America: The First Avenger |
2010 |
The Wolfman |
2004 |
Hidalgo |
2001 |
Jurassic Park III |
1999 |
October Sky |
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Spring Break Adventure |
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1995 |
Jumanji |
1994 |
The Pagemaster |
1991 |
The Rocketeer |
1989 |
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids |
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1993 |
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles |
Princeton, February 1916 (S02E06) |
Actor
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2014 |
The Lawful Truth |
1977 |
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope |
Documentaries | |
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2024 |
Hats, Horses, & Hollywood |
2022 |
Dave Stevens: Drawn to Perfection |
Light & Magic (series) |
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I Think I Found My People (E04) |
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Just Think About It (E03) |
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Gang of Outsiders (E01) |
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2021 |
Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett |
2020 |
Prop Culture (series) |
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (E05) |
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2014 |
Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe |
2009 |
Hollywood's Best Film Directors (series) |
2004 |
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the 'Star Wars' Trilogy (TV movie) |
2001 |
Beyond Jurassic Park |
DVD Preview with Leonard Maltin Vol. 1 |
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The Dinosaurs of 'Jurassic Park III' |
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The Making of 'Jurassic Park III' |
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1999 |
Lions and Monkeys and Pods... Oh My! The Special Effects of 'Jumanji' |
1991 |
Rocketeer: Excitement in the Air (TV movie) |
1983 |
From 'Star Wars' to 'Jedi': The Making of a Saga |
Production designer
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1985 |
Ewoks: The Battle for Endor (TV movie) |
1984 |
The Ewok Adventure (TV movie) |
Performer
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2018 |
Hollywood Insider |
1982 |
The 54th Annual Academy Awards |