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Brian Johnson was born on 5 October 1947 in Dunston, Gateshead, England, UK. He is an actor and composer, known for Iron Man (2008), Maximum Overdrive (1986) and The Avengers (2012). He is married to Brenda. He was previously married to Carol.- Actor
- Stunts
Brian D. Johnson grew up in Lexington, Kentucky. He attended the University of Kentucky and worked for Toyota Motor Manufacturing before moving to LA to pursue his lifelong dream of acting. Brian still has family and friends in Kentucky and visits as often as possible.
Since Brian's arrival in LA, he has worked consistently in television, film, and theatre. Brian has appeared on numerous hit tv series and blockbuster films throughout his career.
Brian continues to accept intriguing projects that allow him to expand his range as an actor. He recently appeared in the crime-thriller Suburban Cowboy, as a wheelchair-bound ruthless drug dealer which was both challenging and exciting.- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Brian is an actor/filmmaker born and raised in Sacramento, CA. While completing an AA degree in Theatre Arts at Sacramento City College, he performed on stage across the city. After continuing his studies of Film and Stage at San Diego State University, he moved to Los Angeles to fulfill his career aspirations.
Brian wrote, produced, and co-starred in the 35mm feature Ranchero, featuring Danny Trejo. The film was acknowledged with numerous awards on the festival circuit including "Best of Festival" and "Best Screenplay." His feature, Mobster, which Brian wrote, produced, and directed, was released by Lionsgate and is available on most streaming platforms. His short film Strange Lights has won multiple awards on the festival circuit. Brian's most notable acting projects include the feature films Kilroy and CholoZombies. He also recurs as 'Leo' on the television drama Nova Vita.
In life, as in his career, Brian believes in the motto: prepare, perspire, persevere.- Special Effects
- Director
- Visual Effects
Brian Johnson is a award winning special and visual effects designer and director who for over 40 years provided his services to a multitude of film and television productions.
Johnson's career began in 1957 when he joined Anglo Scottish Pictures after meeting veteran effects artist and skilled matte painter Les Bowie moving on to become a clapper loader and filming effects plates for Dunkirk (1958). After becoming a Hammer films effects assistant in 1958 Johnson's national service in the RAF followed before moving on to film the 1961 apocalyptic classic The Day the Earth Caught Fire during which he was an effects assistant at Bowie Films.
In 1961 Johnson joined AP Films (later Century 21) under the talented Derek Meddings, firstly as a model builder and flyer on Gerry Anderson classics such as Supercar, Fireball XL5, Stingray and later a second unit director on the groundbreaking television series Thunderbirds. By 1966 Johnson left Century 21, taking with him a wealth of knowledge and found himself working on a Stanley Kubrick picture called 2001: A Space Odyssey on special effects shots which took over two years to complete. 2001 of course went on to become a huge success and to this day remains one of the most influential and highly regarded pictures of the science fiction genre.
After 2001 film, Johnson went on to work on various film and television productions including Moon Zero Two, On the Buses, Z Cars, and the Hammer production When Dinosaurs Ruled the World with renowned stop motion animator Jim Danforth who was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. By 1974 Johnson was once again working for Gerry Anderson on his latest television series Space: 1999 producing high quality effects which are still highly regarded today, he was also responsible for designing the now iconic Eagle Transporter and various other craft of the series. It was during the production of 1999 at Bray Studios Johnson was first approached by two filmmakers to work on a big American space picture turning them down as he had signed for the second series of Space: 1999.
Johnson's next big production was to be Ridley Scott's Alien where he once again worked with friend and Space: 1999 collaborator Nick Allder on the various model miniature effects sequences out of Bray Studios as special effects supervisor. Meanwhile the American Space picture became Star Wars, the highest grossing film of all time, an Academy Award winner and a cult worldwide phenomenon, the two aforementioned filmmakers were George Lucas and Gary Kurtz. Fortunately for Johnson he was invited to work on the sequel The Empire Strikes Back where he supervised special and visual effects at the now world renowned Industrial Light and Magic.
In early 1980 Johnson's work on Alien was recognized when he was bestowed the 1979 Academy Award for Best Visual Effects along with H.R. Giger, Carlo Rambaldi, Nick Allder and Dennis Ayling. Just after this The Empire Strikes Back was released to worldwide acclaim and the 1980 Special Achievement Academy Award was presented to Brian Jonhson, Richard Edlund, Dennis Muren and Bruce Nicholson in recognition of their achievements in the field of visual effects.
Johnson went on to work on Dragonslayer, at the request of Lucas and Spielberg and was nominated for another Academy Award, this time losing out to Raiders of the Lost Ark, this proved to be his final Lucasfilm production after which he worked on The NeverEnding Story and James Cameron's Aliens for which he was awarded a BAFTA for his contribution to visual effects.- Actor
- Stunts
Paul Brian Johnson is known for Revolution (2012), What Men Want (2019) and Dance of the Dead (2008).- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Director
- Brian Charles Johnson is known for The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), Admission (2013) and Gotham (2014).
- Cinematographer
- Director
- Producer
As a "wanna be" actor, I was initially drawn to the entertainment industry 35 years ago. My early days included small non-speaking roles in popular shows like THE GOLDEN GIRLS and EMPTY NEST, as well as AEROSMITH's "LOVE IN THE ELEVATOR" music video. However, it wasn't long before I realized that my true passion lay in the behind-the-scenes magic of filmmaking.
Eager to pursue a more creative future, I made the move to Los Angeles and enrolled in the prestigious Film Group Institute. There, I honed my skills and earned a degree in motion picture production. This opened up opportunities for me to work as a DP on my first low budget film. From there, I steadily climbed the ladder, shooting hundreds of commercials and segments for popular shows like ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT, INSIDE EDITION, and AMERICA'S MOST WANTED.
Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with exceptional talents, including the likes of SARAH JESSICA PARKER. My experience as a First Assistant Camera with GARY GRAVER, the last remaining cinematographer for film legend ORSON WELLS, has further enriched my understanding of the craft.
As a cinematographer and camera operator, I have had the unique opportunity to collaborate closely with some of the most esteemed and award-winning filmmakers in the industry. My portfolio covers a wide range of projects, including narrative features, shorts, documentaries, network segments, music videos, and commercials. In fact, one of my projects, the CBS-MOW-docudrama THE LIFE AND TIMES OF PETE MARAVICH, received multiple Emmy nominations, and I am proud to have been the cinematographer on this acclaimed production.- Editor
- Editorial Department
- Producer
Brian Johnson is known for Buena Vista Social Club (1999), Mulholland Drive (2001) and The Last Temptation of Christ (1988).- Writer
- Producer
- Actor
- Art Department
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Brian Kayode-Patrick Johnson is known for Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016), The Other Side (2018) and #DigitalLivesMatter (2016).- Brian Johnson is known for Return of the Secaucus Seven (1980) and Hazel (1961).
- Visual Effects
- Producer
- Camera and Electrical Department
Brian Johnson is known for Renovation Wild (2023), Secrets of the Zoo: Tampa (2020) and Too Commercial for Cannes (2006).- Actor
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Additional Crew
- Brian Johnson is known for Ring of Honor PPV (2009), Glory by Honor XVIII (Day 1) (2021) and Glory by Honor XVIII (Day 2) (2021).
- Art Department
- Animation Department
- Art Director
Brian Johnson is a Los Angeles based art director specializing in visual development, illustration and background design/paint for animation and live action entertainment. He attended Otis College of Art and Design where he graduated with a BFA in Illustration and Design.
Johnson has worked professionally for 25+ years and has produced and created work for clients like Disney, Nickelodeon, Bento Box Ent., Sony Animation, Warner Bros. Animation, DC Comics, Mattel, LEGO, Hanna-Barbera, Coke, Apple, Sony, Nissan, Chevy, Sprint, Applied Minds, Intel and the US Strategic Command.
When he's not attached to his computer, you'll find him exploring trails in the Sierra Nevada. Brian is a proud supporter of the Sierra Club, National Park Foundation and Yosemite Conservancy.- Actor
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Additional Crew
Brian Johnson was born in La Mirada, California, to George and Carol Johnson, and began his performing arts career by singing and dancing for his stuffed animals. His father's work with U.P.S. took the family from California to Utah to New York to Connecticut to Oregon. Along the way, Brian studied Cinema & Video Production at Bob Jones University, graduating in 1998. He married his college sweetheart, Veronica Lake, in 2000, and they currently live in central Oregon with their son Arthur. He hopes to be a director.- Transportation Department
- Director
- Cinematographer
- Writer
- Director
- Writer
Brian Johnson is known for X-Men Apocalypse X-Mansion (2016), Technology in Touch (2015) and Blue Matters: The Gen Blue Documentary (2018).- Director
- Producer
- Writer
- Sound Department
- Composer
- Actor
Brian Johnson is known for World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth (2018), Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 (2018) and Overwatch (2016).