Biography
Since his stylized breakout directorial debut, RIAN JOHNSON has become internationally known for crafting films with their own artfully designed voice and look, and for telling unique stories that blend the pulp of genre with a genuine soulfulness. Johnson released his sophomore feature The Brothers Bloom, starring Adrien Brody, Rachel Weisz, and Mark Ruffalo, in 2008.
His first feature, Brick, brought the director international acclaim. This dark, moody mystery was a surprise hit when it premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2005. Made on a micro budget and funded by family and friends, the film follows Joseph Gordon-Levitt as a loner high school student as he digs through his small town’s criminal underbelly in search of his ex- girlfriend's killer. A clever, sincere modern take on classic detective fiction, the film was nominated for a host of awards, including several film critics associations and two Independent Spirit Awards. The film also won the Special Jury Prize at Sundance.
Johnson grew up making homespun movies with his friends, and through that early education he developed a love for all aspects of filmmaking. Johnson sought formal education at the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts.
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Director
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2025 |
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery |
2022 |
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery |
2019 |
Knives Out |
2017 |
Star Wars: The Last Jedi |
2012 |
Looper |
2008 |
Brothers Bloom |
2005 |
Brick |
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2023 |
Poker Face |
Escape from Shit Mountain (S01E09) |
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The Night Shift (S01E02) |
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Dead Man's Hand (S01E01) |
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2013 |
Breaking Bad |
Ozymandias (S05E14) |
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2012 |
Breaking Bad |
Fifty-One (S05E04) |
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2010 |
Breaking Bad |
Fly (S03E10) |
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Terriers |
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Manifest Destiny (E05) |
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2018 |
LCD Soundsystem - Oh Baby |
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1996 |
Evil Demon Golfball from Hell!!! |
Screenwriter
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2025 |
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery |
2022 |
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery |
2019 |
Knives Out |
2017 |
Star Wars: The Last Jedi |
2012 |
Looper |
2008 |
Brothers Bloom |
2005 |
Brick |
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2023 |
Poker Face |
The Hook (S01E10) |
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Dead Man's Hand (S01E01) |
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1996 |
Evil Demon Golfball from Hell!!! |
Producer
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2025 |
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery |
2022 |
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery |
2019 |
Knives Out |
Creator
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Poker Face |
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Poker Face |
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The Hook (S01E10) |
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Escape from Shit Mountain (S01E09) |
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The Orpheus Syndrome (S01E08) |
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more episodes (7) |
Editor
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May |
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2018 |
LCD Soundsystem - Oh Baby |
Actor
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2018 |
An Emmy for Megan |
2015 |
BoJack Horseman |
Out to Sea (S02E12) |
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Yes And (S02E10) |
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2024 |
Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames (TV movie) |
Two for One (series) |
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2023 |
Temple of Film: 100 Years of the Egyptian Theatre |
2018 |
The Director and the Jedi |
2014 |
Lennon or McCartney - a.f. |
Out of Print |
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The Real History of Science Fiction (series) |
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Time (E04) |
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Invasion (E03) |
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2013 |
No Half Measures: Creating the Final Season of Breaking Bad |
Performer
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2022 |
The Game Awards 2022 |
Tudum: A Netflix Global Fan Event |
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2018 |
Front Row Flynn |
Hollywood Insider |
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2017 |
Hollywood First Look |
2016 |
Nerdrotic - a.f. |
2014 |
On the Scene with Lindalee |
2012 |
MSN Exclusives |
1996 |
Continuarà... |
1994 |
Sidewalks Entertainment |
WGN Morning News |
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1958 |
Dagsrevyen |
Fans
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