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      Rian Johnson

      Rian Johnson

      Highest Rated: 97% Knives Out (2019)

      Lowest Rated: 68% The Brothers Bloom (2008)

      Birthday: Dec 17, 1973

      Birthplace: Maryland, USA

      A self-described audio-visual geek who made over 90 short films by the time he left film school, director Rian Johnson spent years struggling to make his first film before finally cobbling together enough money to make the stylish teen-centric film noir, "Brick" (2005). Hardboiled by way of Dashiell Hammett, "Brick" was a hit at the Sundance Film Festival and announced Johnson as a fresh new voice in independent film. From there, he diversified his talents, directing music videos for bands like The Mountain Goats, and helming episodes of "Breaking Bad" (A&E, 2008-2013) and "Terriers" (FX, 2010). He went on to direct his second feature, "The Brothers Bloom" (2009), which failed to live up to the precedent he set with his breakthrough film. But he did earn considerable acclaim for his third film, "Looper" (2012), a dark and gritty sci-fi thriller that proved Johnson was a significant filmmaker with a bright future. That promise was fulfilled when Johnson was announced as the writer and director of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" (2017).

      Highest rated movies

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      LETTER OF INTRODUCTION, from left: Charlie McCarthy, Edgar Bergen, Rita Johnson, Eve Arden, 1938 LETTER OF INTRODUCTION, from left: Charlie McCarthy, Edgar Bergen, Rita Johnson, Eve Arden, 1938 STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI, FROM LEFT: DIRECTOR RIAN JOHNSON, JOHN BOYEGA, OSCAR ISAAC, ON SET, 2017. PH: DAVID JAMES. © WALT DISNEY STUDIOS MOTION PICTURES/LUCASFILM LTD. STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI, FROM LEFT: DIRECTOR RIAN JOHNSON, JOHN BOYEGA, OSCAR ISAAC, ON SET, 2017. PH: DAVID JAMES. © WALT DISNEY STUDIOS MOTION PICTURES/LUCASFILM LTD. THE BROTHERS BLOOM, from left: Mark Ruffalo, director Rian Johnson, Rachel Weisz, Adrien Brody, on set, 2007. ©Summit Entertainment THE BROTHERS BLOOM, from left: Mark Ruffalo, director Rian Johnson, Rachel Weisz, Adrien Brody, on set, 2007. ©Summit Entertainment STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI, FROM LEFT: PRODUCER RAM BERGMAN, DIRECTOR RIAN JOHNSON, PRODUCER KATHLEEN KENNEDY, ON SET, 2017. PH: DAVID JAMES/© WALT DISNEY STUDIOS MOTION PICTURES/LUCASFILM LTD. STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI, FROM LEFT: PRODUCER RAM BERGMAN, DIRECTOR RIAN JOHNSON, PRODUCER KATHLEEN KENNEDY, ON SET, 2017. PH: DAVID JAMES/© WALT DISNEY STUDIOS MOTION PICTURES/LUCASFILM LTD. STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI, FOREGROUND, FROM LEFT: DIRECTOR RIAN JOHNSON, CARRIE FISHER, ON SET, 2017. PH: DAVID JAMES/© WALT DISNEY STUDIOS MOTION PICTURES/LUCASFILM LTD. STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI, FOREGROUND, FROM LEFT: DIRECTOR RIAN JOHNSON, CARRIE FISHER, ON SET, 2017.  PH: DAVID JAMES/© WALT DISNEY STUDIOS MOTION PICTURES/LUCASFILM LTD. STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI, FROM LEFT: JOONAS SUOTAMO AS CHEWBACCA, DIRECTOR RIAN JOHNSON, ON SET, 2017. PH: DAVID JAMES/© WALT DISNEY STUDIOS MOTION PICTURES/LUCASFILM LTD. STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI, FROM LEFT: JOONAS SUOTAMO AS CHEWBACCA, DIRECTOR RIAN JOHNSON, ON SET, 2017. PH: DAVID JAMES/© WALT DISNEY STUDIOS MOTION PICTURES/LUCASFILM LTD. The Real History of Science Fiction, Rian Johnson, 04/19/2014, ©BBCAMERICA The Real History of Science Fiction, Rian Johnson, 04/19/2014, ©BBCAMERICA STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI, DIRECTOR RIAN JOHNSON (LEFT), ON SET, 2017. © WALT DISNEY STUDIOS MOTION PICTURES/LUCASFILM LTD. STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI, DIRECTOR RIAN JOHNSON (LEFT), ON SET, 2017. © WALT DISNEY STUDIOS MOTION PICTURES/LUCASFILM LTD. STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI, DAISY RIDLEY (LEFT), DIRECTOR RIAN JOHNSON (RIGHT OF CENTER), ON SET, 2017. © WALT DISNEY STUDIOS MOTION PICTURES/LUCASFILM LTD. STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI, DAISY RIDLEY (LEFT), DIRECTOR RIAN JOHNSON (RIGHT OF CENTER), ON SET, 2017.  © WALT DISNEY STUDIOS MOTION PICTURES/LUCASFILM LTD. Rian Johnson at arrivals for THE BROTHERS BLOOM Premiere, Ryerson Theatre, Toronto, ON, September 09, 2008. Photo by: Kristin Callahan/Everett Collection Rian Johnson at arrivals for THE BROTHERS BLOOM Premiere, Ryerson Theatre, Toronto, ON, September 09, 2008. Photo by: Kristin Callahan/Everett Collection Rian Johnson, Rachel Weisz, Mark Ruffalo, Adrien Brody at the press conference for THE BROTHERS BLOOM Press Conference, Sutton Place Hotel, Toronto, ON, September 09, 2008. Photo by: Kristin Callahan/Everett Collection Rian Johnson, Rachel Weisz, Mark Ruffalo, Adrien Brody at the press conference for THE BROTHERS BLOOM Press Conference, Sutton Place Hotel, Toronto, ON, September 09, 2008. Photo by: Kristin Callahan/Everett Collection Rian Johnson, Mark Ruffalo, Rachel Weisz, Adrien Brody at arrivals for THE BROTHERS BLOOM Premiere, Ryerson Theatre, Toronto, ON, September 09, 2008. Photo by: Kristin Callahan/Everett Collection Rian Johnson, Mark Ruffalo, Rachel Weisz, Adrien Brody at arrivals for THE BROTHERS BLOOM Premiere, Ryerson Theatre, Toronto, ON, September 09, 2008. Photo by: Kristin Callahan/Everett Collection Rian Johnson at arrivals for THE BROTHERS BLOOM Premiere, Ryerson Theatre, Toronto, ON, September 09, 2008. Photo by: Kristin Callahan/Everett Collection Rian Johnson at arrivals for THE BROTHERS BLOOM Premiere, Ryerson Theatre, Toronto, ON, September 09, 2008. Photo by: Kristin Callahan/Everett Collection Rian Johnson at arrivals for THE BROTHERS BLOOM Premiere, Ryerson Theatre, Toronto, ON, September 09, 2008. Photo by: Kristin Callahan/Everett Collection Rian Johnson at arrivals for THE BROTHERS BLOOM Premiere, Ryerson Theatre, Toronto, ON, September 09, 2008. Photo by: Kristin Callahan/Everett Collection Rian Johnson, Rachel Weisz, Mark Ruffalo, Adrien Brody at the press conference for THE BROTHERS BLOOM Press Conference, Sutton Place Hotel, Toronto, ON, September 09, 2008. Photo by: Kristin Callahan/Everett Collection Rian Johnson, Rachel Weisz, Mark Ruffalo, Adrien Brody at the press conference for THE BROTHERS BLOOM Press Conference, Sutton Place Hotel, Toronto, ON, September 09, 2008. Photo by: Kristin Callahan/Everett Collection Rian Johnson at the press conference for THE BROTHERS BLOOM Press Conference, Sutton Place Hotel, Toronto, ON, September 09, 2008. Photo by: Kristin Callahan/Everett Collection Rian Johnson at the press conference for THE BROTHERS BLOOM Press Conference, Sutton Place Hotel, Toronto, ON, September 09, 2008. Photo by: Kristin Callahan/Everett Collection Rian Johnson at the press conference for THE BROTHERS BLOOM Press Conference, Sutton Place Hotel, Toronto, ON, September 09, 2008. Photo by: Kristin Callahan/Everett Collection Rian Johnson at the press conference for THE BROTHERS BLOOM Press Conference, Sutton Place Hotel, Toronto, ON, September 09, 2008. Photo by: Kristin Callahan/Everett Collection

      Filmography

      Movies

      Credit
      96% No Score Yet American Fiction Executive Producer - 2023
      88% No Score Yet Fair Play Executive Producer - 2023
      92% 92% Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Director,
      Screenwriter,
      Producer
      - 2022
      97% 92% Knives Out Director,
      Screenwriter,
      Producer
      $165.4M 2019
      91% 42% Star Wars: The Last Jedi Director,
      Screenwriter
      $620.2M 2017
      No Score Yet 17% Opening Night Fan Event Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) Director,
      Screenwriter
      - 2017
      80% 52% Out of Print Unknown (Character) - 2014
      93% 82% Looper Director,
      Screenwriter
      $66.3M 2012
      68% 64% The Brothers Bloom Director,
      Writer
      $3.5M 2008
      80% 86% Brick Director,
      Writer,
      Film Editing
      $2.1M 2005
      70% 75% May Film Editing $145.5K 2002

      TV

      Credit
      98% 81% Poker Face Creator,
      Executive Producer,
      Director
      2023
      No Score Yet 20% The Late Late Show With James Corden Guest 2023
      No Score Yet 62% Late Night With Seth Meyers Guest 2023
      No Score Yet 77% Das Boot Screenplay (Character),
      Director
      2018
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Last Call With Carson Daly Guest 2017
      No Score Yet 31% Jimmy Kimmel Live! Guest 2017
      96% 97% Breaking Bad Director 2010 2012-2013