Joe Johnston

American film director and effects artist
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Joe Johnston

Summary

Joe Johnston is a human[1]. Born in Fort Worth[2], he… he was born on May 13, 1950[3]. He worked as a designer[4], film director[5], screenwriter[6], film producer[7], and director[8]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,311 views/month, #6,498 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Joe Johnston's place of birth was Fort Worth[2].
  • Joe Johnston was born on May 13, 1950[3].
  • Joe Johnston held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Joe Johnston's professions included designer[4].
  • Joe Johnston's professions included film director[5].
  • Joe Johnston's professions included screenwriter[6].
  • Joe Johnston worked as a film producer[7].
  • Joe Johnston's professions included director[8].
  • Joe Johnston's education included a stint at California State University[11].
  • Joe Johnston was educated at California State University, Long Beach[12].
  • Joe Johnston was educated at USC School of Cinematic Arts[13].
  • Joe Johnston received the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects[14].
  • Joe Johnston is recorded as male[15].
  • Joe Johnston's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Joe Johnston's Commons category is recorded as Joe Johnston[17].
  • Joe Johnston's family name is recorded as Johnston[18].
  • Joe Johnston's given name is recorded as Joe[19].
  • Joe Johnston's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Visual Effects[20].
  • Joe Johnston's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Joe Johnston's start of work period is recorded as 1977[22].
  • Joe Johnston's related category is recorded as Category:Films directed by Joe Johnston[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Joe Johnston was born in Fort Worth[2]. He was born on May 13, 1950[3].

Education

Educated at California State University[11], a state university system[24], in United States[25], founded in 1857[26], headquartered in Long Beach[27]; California State University, Long Beach[12], a public university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1949[30], headquartered in Long Beach[31]; and USC School of Cinematic Arts[13], a film school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1929[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include designer[4], film director[5], screenwriter[6], film producer[7], and director[8].

Recognition

Joe Johnston received the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects[14].

Why It Matters

Joe Johnston ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,311 views/month, #6,498 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Joe Johnston born?

Born in Fort Worth[2], Joe Johnston…

What did Joe Johnston do for work?

Joe Johnston worked as designer[4], film director[5], screenwriter[6], film producer[7], and director[8].

Where did Joe Johnston go to school?

Joe Johnston was educated at California State University[11], California State University, Long Beach[12], and USC School of Cinematic Arts[13].

What awards did Joe Johnston receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Visual Effects[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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