Rian Johnson
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Gender: Male
Place of Birth: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Biography:
Rian Craig Johnson was born on December 17th, 1973, in the bustling city of Salt Lake City, Utah. He is an American filmmaker and writer who has made a significant impact in the world of cinema. Johnson's directorial debut came with the neo-noir mystery film, "Brick," which hit theaters in 2005. The movie was met with critical acclaim and managed to gross nearly $4 million on a budget of just $450,000, showcasing Johnson's talent from the very beginning.
Johnson's career took a leap when he wrote and directed the science-fiction thriller "Looper" in 2012. The film was a massive success on both critical and commercial fronts, catapulting him into mainstream recognition. But it was his work on the highly anticipated space opera "Star Wars: The Last Jedi," released in 2017, that truly solidified Johnson's status as a force to be reckoned with in the film industry. The film grossed over $1 billion at the box office and cemented Johnson as a major player in Hollywood.
In 2019, Johnson returned to his roots with the mystery genre, directing and writing the hit movie "Knives Out." The film was well-received by critics and audiences alike, earning him an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay. His follow-up, the sequel "Glass Onion," released in 2022, continued to captivate audiences, securing another Academy Award nomination, this time for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Johnson's talents don't stop at the big screen. He has also been involved in television, directing three highly acclaimed episodes of the popular series "Breaking Bad" (2008-2013). These episodes, titled "Ozymandias," "Fly," and "Fifty-One," garnered him a Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing—Drama Series in 2013.
In a remarkable feat, Johnson was even named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine in 2023. His creative prowess continued to shine as he created and produced a murder mystery series titled "Poker Face" for the streaming platform Peacock, starring Natasha Lyonne.
Throughout his illustrious career, Johnson has proven himself to be a versatile and innovative storyteller in various genres, captivating audiences around the world with his unique vision.
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