Rian Johnson

Personal Info

Known For

Directing

Known Credits

2.4598

Gender

Male

Birthday

17-Dec-1973

Age

(53 years old)

Place of Birth

Silver Spring, Maryland, USA

Also Known As
  • Rian Craig Johnson

Rian Johnson

Biography

Rian Craig Johnson (born December 17, 1973) is an American filmmaker. He made his directorial debut with the neo-noir mystery film Brick (2005), which received positive reviews and grossed nearly $4 million on a $450,000 budget. Transitioning to higher-profile films, Johnson achieved mainstream recognition for writing and directing the science-fiction thriller Looper (2012) to critical and commercial success. Johnson landed his largest project when he wrote and directed the space opera Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017), which grossed over $1 billion. He returned to the mystery genre with Knives Out (2019) and its sequel Glass Onion (2022), both of which earned him Academy Award nominations for Best Original Screenplay and Best Adapted Screenplay, respectively. Additionally, Johnson is also known for directing three highly acclaimed episodes for the television series Breaking Bad (2008–2013), namely "Ozymandias," "Fly," and "Fifty-One"; for the latter, he received the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing—Drama Series in 2013. He also created a murder mystery series titled Poker Face for Peacock with Natasha Lyonne. Johnson was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine in 2023. Description above from the Wikipedia article Rian Johnson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.


Credits

The Last Jedi: Meet the Porgs The Last Jedi: Meet the Porgs (2018) Character: N/A
This piece explores Porg origins and inspiration, design, transition from sketches to final physical puppet, puppet control, sound effects, and digital support features.
Hey Lady, You Dropped Your Wallet!!! Hey Lady, You Dropped Your Wallet!!! (1993) Character: The Whacky Protagonist
A hapless young man attempts to return a lost wallet to a woman as she ventures through the city of San Fransisco.
The Force of Sound The Force of Sound (2018) Character: Self
Go inside the sound design of Star Wars: The Last Jedi. From the ignition of a lightsaber to the chirp of a porg, Star Wars would not be the same without the brilliant sound design and mixing created by Skywalker Sound.
Building Brick Building Brick (2006) Character: Self
Building Brick is the Behind the Scenes documentary for the film Brick (2006). Brick was written and directed by Rian Johnson in San Clemente, CA in 2003. The film stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Nora Zehetner, Lucas Haas, Noah Segan Building Brick was filmed and edited by L Jean Schwartz
No Half Measures: Creating the Final Season of Breaking Bad No Half Measures: Creating the Final Season of Breaking Bad (2013) Character: Self
A documentary about the making of season five of the acclaimed AMC series Breaking Bad.
Balance of the Force Balance of the Force (2018) Character: Self
Explore the mythology of the Force and why Rian Johnson chose to interpret its role in such a unique way.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) Character: Imperial Technician (uncredited)
A rogue band of resistance fighters unite for a mission to steal the Death Star plans and bring a new hope to the galaxy.
The Director and the Jedi The Director and the Jedi (2018) Character: Self
An intimate documentary delving into Rian Johnson's process as he comes in as a director new to the Star Wars universe.
Lighting the Spark: Creating the Space Battle Lighting the Spark: Creating the Space Battle (2018) Character: Self
With the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi on Digital HD, fans are now able to get an inside look at one of the of the epic space battles in the film, as well as a pivotal showdown between mother and son. The featurette called "Lighting the Spark: Creating the Space Battle" goes in depth on every aspect of production for the space showdowns between the Resistance and the First Order. The clips give great insight into writer and director Rian Johnson's vision as well as how Lucasfilm and Industrial Light and Magic made it happen.
Temple of Film: 100 Years of the Egyptian Theatre Temple of Film: 100 Years of the Egyptian Theatre (2023) Character: Self
Guillermo del Toro, Rian Johnson and other film luminaries look back at LA's historic Egyptian Theatre as it returns to its former movie palace glory.
Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames (2024) Character: Self
While known for cinema classics such as Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Days of Wine and Roses and the Pink Panther series, the iconic director, screenwriter and producer Blake Edwards was also a sculptor and painter, loving husband and devoted father. Featuring never-before-seen archival video and stills, American Masters offers an exploration into his complex life and genre-spanning career, as shared by filmmakers and family.
Scream Scream (2022) Character: Party Guest (voice) (uncredited)
Twenty-five years after a streak of brutal murders shocked the quiet town of Woodsboro, a new killer has donned the Ghostface mask and begins targeting a group of teenagers to resurrect secrets from the town’s deadly past.
Netflix Tudum 2025 Netflix Tudum 2025 (2025) Character: Self
Celebrate your favorite shows and movies at this star-studded, live global fan event with special performances and exclusive reveals.
The Space Western of the Southwest The Space Western of the Southwest (2023) Character: N/A
Eric Cameron chronicles the relationship between Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi and the quaint town of Dingle, Ireland where it was filmed.
Out of Print Out of Print (2014) Character: Self
A documentary exploring the importance of revival cinema and 35mm exhibition - seen through the lens of the patrons of the New Beverly Cinema - a unique and independent revival cinema in Los Angeles.



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