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Rian Johnson - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | December 17, 1973 |
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| Age | 52 |
| Birthplace | Silver Spring, Maryland, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius - (see also Rian Johnson's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Writer and director of 'Looper', 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi', and 'Knives Out'. |
Intro
Rian Johnson is an American filmmaker renowned for his work as the writer and director of acclaimed films such as 'Brick', 'Looper', 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi', and the 'Knives Out' mysteries. His innovative storytelling and distinctive directorial style have earned him critical and commercial acclaim.
Early Life & Background
Rian Johnson was born in Silver Spring, Maryland, and raised in San Clemente, California. He attended the University of Southern California, where he graduated from the School of Cinematic Arts.
Career Highlights
- Directed and wrote 'Brick' (2005), which won the Special Jury Prize at Sundance Film Festival
- Directed and wrote 'Looper' (2012), a critically acclaimed sci-fi film
- Directed 'Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi' (2017)
- Created and directed 'Knives Out' (2019), earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay
- Wrote and directed 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery' (2022)
Trivia
- Frequently collaborates with actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt
- His cousin is music producer Nathan Johnson, who has composed music for most of his films
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Rian Johnson?
Rian Johnson is 52 years old.
When was Rian Johnson born?
Rian Johnson was born the 17 December 1973.
Where is Rian Johnson from?
Silver Spring, Maryland, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About December 17th, 1973, in brief:
- Day of the week: December 17th, 1973 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: The Most Beautiful Girl by Charlie Rich
- #1 UK song: I Love You Love Me Love by Gary Glitter
- Popular movie: The Sting directed by George Roy Hill
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