| Who is it? | Director, Visual Effects, Producer |
| Birth Day | May 13, 1950 |
| Birth Place | Austin, Texas, United States |
| Age | 73 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
| Education | Art Center College of Design |
| Alma mater | California State University |
| Occupation | Film director, film producer, effects artist, art director |
| Years active | 1977–present |
| Notable work | Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, The Rocketeer, Jumanji, October Sky, Jurassic Park III, Hidalgo, The Wolfman, Captain America: The First Avenger |
Joe Johnston, a well-known director, visual effects artist, and producer in the United States, is estimated to have a net worth of $15 million in 2024. With his impressive career spanning several decades, Johnston has contributed immensely to the film industry. He has directed successful movies such as "Captain America: The First Avenger," "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids," and "Jurassic Park III." In addition to his directing prowess, Johnston has also showcased his talent as a visual effects artist and producer. With his undeniable skills and achievements, it is no surprise that his net worth continues to grow.
In 1984, Lucas gave Johnston a sabbatical, with salary, and paid his tuition to attend the USC School of Cinematic Arts. Johnston left after a year, saying he "was asked not to return" because he "broke too many rules".
Johnston made his directorial debut in 1989 with hit comedy adventure Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, starring Rick Moranis. He followed it with comic-book adaptation The Rocketeer (1991). The film was a commercial failure, as was his next, the animated and live-action The Pagemaster. Johnston rebounded, directing the family hit Jumanji, starring Robin Williams. The film overcame lukewarm reviews to gross over $260 million.
Johnston was set to direct Hulk, but dropped out in July 1997. Johnston then switched gears from effects-driven action films to the more personal October Sky (1999), starring a teenage Jake Gyllenhaal as a 1950s West Virginia high school student who dreams of being a rocket scientist for NASA against his father's wishes. Based on a true story, the film won Johnston both acclaim and awards.
Johnston's first project of the 2000s was the sequel Jurassic Park III, which made over US$300 million at the box office. Johnston followed it with western Hidalgo, starring Viggo Mortensen. Johnston then took a six-year directorial break before signing on at a month's notice to take over the 2010 remake of 1941 horror classic The Wolfman. Shot in England, the film starred Benicio del Toro and Anthony Hopkins.
In part thanks to his experience with the period superhero film The Rocketeer, Johnston was selected to direct Marvel Studios superhero adaptation Captain America: The First Avenger. Released on July 22, 2011, the film stars Chris Evans as the comic book hero and Hugo Weaving as his archenemy the Red Skull.
In 2012 Johnston began directing thriller Not Safe for Work.
On April 26, 2017, Variety announced that Johnston had been hired by the Mark Gordon Company to direct the fourth installment of The Chronicles of Narnia film series, originally from Walden Media, The Silver Chair. On November 4, 2017, Joe Johnston announced that The Silver Chair would be his final directorial effort.
