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Born on May 13, 1950 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States, Joe Johnston is a designer, film director and screenwriter. That puts Joe Johnston at 76 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes California State University. Awards on record include Academy Award for Best Visual Effects (1982).
My Take
Joe Johnston is one of those rare talents who climbed from the effects bay to the director's chair. Winning an Academy Award for visual effects in 1982 before directing The Rocketeer, Jumanji, and Captain America gives him a craftsman's eye few directors possess. What I love is the unmistakable sense of adventure and old-fashioned romance running through his films. His designer's background shows in every frame's careful composition. He makes the kind of warm, earnest blockbusters I genuinely miss, and I respect his journey through every department of filmmaking.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Joe Johnston
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョー・ジョンストン
- Reading
- じょー・じょんすとん
- Born
- May 13, 1950 (age 76)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Tiger
- Origin
- Fort Worth, Texas, United States
- Occupation
- designer / film director / screenwriter / film producer / director
2. Background
- University
- California State University
Awards & achievements
- 1982 Academy Award for Best Visual Effects
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Joe Johnston born?
Born May 13, 1950 (age 76).
Where is Joe Johnston from?
Joe Johnston is from Fort Worth, Texas, United States.
What does Joe Johnston do?
Joe Johnston works as designer, film director, screenwriter, film producer, director.
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