Rian Johnson

American filmmaker (born 1973)
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Rian Johnson

Summary

Rian Johnson is a human[1]. Born in Silver Spring[2], he… he was born on December 17, 1973[3]. He worked as a film director[4], screenwriter[5], writer[6], film editor[7], and film producer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.45% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,840 views/month, #4,532 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Rian Johnson was born in Silver Spring[2].
  • Rian Johnson was born on December 17, 1973[3].
  • Among Rian Johnson's spouses was Karina Longworth[10].
  • Rian Johnson held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Rian Johnson worked as a film director[4].
  • Rian Johnson worked as a screenwriter[5].
  • Rian Johnson worked as a writer[6].
  • Rian Johnson's professions included film editor[7].
  • Rian Johnson worked as a film producer[8].
  • Rian Johnson's education included a stint at San Clemente High School[12].
  • Rian Johnson was educated at USC School of Cinematic Arts[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Rian Johnson is Looper[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Rian Johnson is Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Rian Johnson is Knives Out[16].
  • Rian Johnson received the Directors Guild of America Award[17].
  • Rian Johnson received the Time 100[18].
  • Rian Johnson was a member of Writers Guild of America West[19].
  • Rian Johnson is recorded as male[20].
  • Rian Johnson's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Rian Johnson's Commons category is recorded as Rian Johnson[22].
  • Rian Johnson's family name is recorded as Johnson[23].
  • Rian Johnson's given name is recorded as Q20000781[24].
  • Rian Johnson's given name is recorded as Craig[25].
  • Rian Johnson's official website is recorded as http://www.rcjohnso.com[26].
  • Rian Johnson's official website is recorded as https://www.rian-johnson.com/[27].

Product Details

The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.

MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: US[29]

  • Began / founded: 1973-12-17[30]

  • MusicBrainz ID: ebcefa3a-42e3-4d11-b7de-b6e79e4648b4[31]

Body

Origins and Family

Rian Johnson was born in Silver Spring[2]. He was born on December 17, 1973[3].

Education

Educated at San Clemente High School[12], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1964[34] and USC School of Cinematic Arts[13], a film school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1929[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[4], screenwriter[5], writer[6], film editor[7], and film producer[8].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Looper[14], a film[38]; Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi[15], a film[39]; and Knives Out[16], a film[40].

Recognition

Awards received include Directors Guild of America Award[17], a group of awards[41], in United States[42], founded in 1938[43] and Time 100[18], an award[44].

Personal Life

Among Rian Johnson's spouses was Karina Longworth[10].

Why It Matters

Rian Johnson ranks in the top 0.45% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,840 views/month, #4,532 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Rian Johnson born?

Born in Silver Spring[2], Rian Johnson…

Who was Rian Johnson married to?

Rian Johnson's spouses include Karina Longworth[10].

What did Rian Johnson do for work?

Rian Johnson worked as film director[4], screenwriter[5], writer[6], film editor[7], and film producer[8].

Where did Rian Johnson go to school?

Rian Johnson was educated at San Clemente High School[12] and USC School of Cinematic Arts[13].

What awards did Rian Johnson receive?

Honors received include Directors Guild of America Award[17] and Time 100[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Product details (FDA / USDA / NHTSA public-domain catalog data)

  1. [28] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [29] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [30] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [31] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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