When and where was Rian Johnson born?
Rian Johnson was born on the 17th of December 1973 in Silver Spring, Maryland. He grew up in Denver, Colorado until sixth grade before moving to San Clemente, California.
Questions about Rian Johnson
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What film marked Rian Johnson's directorial debut and when did it release?
Rian Johnson made his directorial debut with the neo-noir mystery film Brick released in 2005. The production cost just under $500,000 yet it grossed nearly $4 million at the box office.
Which Breaking Bad episodes did Rian Johnson direct and when did they air?
Rian Johnson directed three episodes of Breaking Bad between 2010 and 2013 including Fly which aired on the 23rd of May 2010 and Fifty-One which aired on the 5th of August 2012. His third episode Ozymandias received high praise from critics who frequently cited it as one of the best television episodes ever to air.
How much money did Rian Johnson make from his Star Wars projects by 2025?
By 2025 his plans for a new trilogy of Star Wars films separate from the main story arc had not materialized and the project never got past the conceptual stage. Multiple sources reported he turned down an offer to direct Episode IX though Johnson denied ever being in discussion for that role.
When was the Knives Out sequel Glass Onion released and what platform streamed it?
A sequel titled Glass Onion began filming on the 28th of June 2021 and received a one-week theatrical release from November 23 to 29 2022 before streaming on Netflix. A third film Wake Up Dead Man was released on Netflix in November 2025.