Mark Johnson

Mark Johnson

Born:27 décembre 1945

Place of Birth:Washington, D.C., USA

Known For:Production

Biography

Mark Johnson, a distinguished American film and television producer, has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry with his exceptional work. Born on December 27, 1945, in the vibrant city of Washington, D.C., Johnson's passion for storytelling and filmmaking began to blossom at a young age. His parents, Dorothy and Emery Johnson, instilled in him a strong work ethic and a love for the arts, which would later shape his illustrious career.

After graduating from the prestigious University of Virginia in 1971, Johnson embarked on his journey into the world of cinema. His keen eye for captivating narratives and his dedication to quality productions quickly set him apart in the competitive industry. Johnson's commitment to excellence was evident in his work on the iconic 1988 film "Rain Man," which earned him the coveted Academy Award for Best Picture. This milestone achievement solidified his reputation as a producer of unparalleled talent.

Throughout his career, Johnson has collaborated with some of the most talented individuals in the business, bringing to life a diverse range of compelling stories that have resonated with audiences worldwide. His ability to connect with audiences on a profound level through his productions is a testament to his creative vision and storytelling prowess. Johnson's passion for cinema shines through in every project he undertakes, elevating the art form and inspiring future generations of filmmakers.

As a visionary producer, Johnson has consistently pushed the boundaries of storytelling, tackling complex themes with depth and nuance. His work reflects a deep understanding of the human experience, exploring universal truths with sensitivity and insight. Johnson's contributions to the industry have not only entertained audiences but have also sparked meaningful conversations and challenged societal norms.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Johnson is known for his humility and genuine love for the craft of filmmaking. His collaborative spirit and unwavering dedication to his craft have earned him the respect and admiration of his peers. Johnson's creative integrity and unwavering commitment to excellence serve as a guiding light for aspiring filmmakers looking to make their mark in the industry.

With a career spanning decades, Johnson continues to captivate audiences with his innovative approach to storytelling and his ability to bring diverse narratives to the screen. His body of work stands as a testament to his enduring impact on the world of cinema and his commitment to pushing the boundaries of artistic expression. Johnson's legacy as a pioneering producer is etched in the annals of film history, inspiring generations of filmmakers to follow in his footsteps and strive for greatness.

In an industry known for its fast-paced nature and ever-evolving trends, Johnson's steadfast dedication to his craft sets him apart as a true master of his art. His passion for storytelling, coupled with his unparalleled work ethic, has cemented his status as a titan of the entertainment industry. Johnson's contributions to film and television have left an indelible mark on popular culture, shaping the landscape of storytelling for years to come.

As Mark Johnson continues to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation, his legacy as a trailblazing producer remains a source of inspiration for aspiring filmmakers around the world. With each new project, Johnson reaffirms his commitment to excellence and his passion for bringing compelling stories to life on the screen. His impact on the industry is undeniable, and his influence will continue to be felt for generations to come.

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Good Morning, Vietnam

Good Morning, Vietnam

Mr. Sloan (uncredited)

1987

A disk jockey goes to Vietnam to work for the Armed Forces Radio Service. While he becomes popular among the troops, his superiors disapprove of his humor.
No Half Measures: Creating the Final Season of Breaking Bad

No Half Measures: Creating the Final Season of Breaking Bad

Self

2013

A documentary about the making of season five of the acclaimed AMC series Breaking Bad.
Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary

Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary

Self

2019

A feature-length documentary about the film Galaxy Quest and its legacy, celebrating its milestone 20th anniversary.

Réalisation

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Producer

2005

Siblings Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter step through a magical wardrobe and find the land of Narnia. There, they discover a charming, once peaceful kingdom that has been plunged into eternal winter by the evil White Witch, Jadis. Aided by the wise and magnificent lion, Aslan, the children lead Narnia into a spectacular, climactic battle to be free of the Witch's glacial powers forever.
Shooter

Shooter

Executive Producer

2007

A top Marine sniper, Bob Lee Swagger, leaves the military after a mission goes horribly awry and disappears, living in seclusion. He is coaxed back into service after a high-profile government official convinces him to help thwart a plot to kill the President of the United States. Ultimately double-crossed and framed for the attempt, Swagger becomes the target of a nationwide manhunt. He goes on the run to track the real killer and find out who exactly set him up, and why, eventually seeking revenge against some of the most powerful and corrupt leaders in the free world.
Logan Lucky

Logan Lucky

Producer

2017

Trying to reverse a family curse, brothers Jimmy and Clyde Logan set out to execute an elaborate robbery during the legendary Coca-Cola 600 race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Donnie Brasco

Donnie Brasco

Producer

1997

An FBI undercover agent infiltrates the mob and identifies more with the mafia life at the expense of his regular one.
The Holdovers

The Holdovers

Producer

2023

A curmudgeonly instructor at a New England prep school is forced to remain on campus during Christmas break to babysit the handful of students with nowhere to go. Eventually, he forms an unlikely bond with one of them — a damaged, brainy troublemaker — and with the school’s head cook, who has just lost a son in Vietnam.
El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie

El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie

Producer

2019

In the wake of his dramatic escape from captivity, Jesse Pinkman must come to terms with his past in order to forge some kind of future.
The Little Things

The Little Things

Producer

2021

Deputy Sheriff Joe "Deke" Deacon joins forces with Sgt. Jim Baxter to search for a serial killer who's terrorizing Los Angeles. As they track the culprit, Baxter is unaware that the investigation is dredging up echoes of Deke's past, uncovering disturbing secrets that could threaten more than his case.
Galaxy Quest

Galaxy Quest

Producer

1999

For four years, the courageous crew of the NSEA protector - "Commander Peter Quincy Taggart", "Lt. Tawny Madison and "Dr.Lazarus" - set off on a thrilling and often dangerous mission in space...and then their series was cancelled! Now, twenty years later, aliens under attack have mistaken the Galaxy Quest television transmissions for "historical documents" and beam up the crew of has-been actors to save the universe. With no script, no director and no clue, the actors must turn in the performances of their lives.
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

Producer

2008

One year after their incredible adventures in the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Peter, Edmund, Lucy and Susan Pevensie return to Narnia to aid a young prince whose life has been threatened by the evil King Miraz. Now, with the help of a colorful cast of new characters, including Trufflehunter the badger and Nikabrik the dwarf, the Pevensie clan embarks on an incredible quest to ensure that Narnia is returned to its rightful heir.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

Producer

2010

This time around Edmund and Lucy Pevensie, along with their pesky cousin Eustace Scrubb find themselves swallowed into a painting and on to a fantastic Narnian ship headed for the very edges of the world.
Rain Man

Rain Man

Producer

1988

When car dealer Charlie Babbitt learns that his estranged father has died, he returns home to Cincinnati, where he discovers that he has a savant older brother named Raymond and that his father's $3 million fortune is being left to the mental institution in which Raymond lives. Motivated by his father's money, Charlie checks Raymond out of the facility in order to return with him to Los Angeles. The brothers' cross-country trip ends up changing both their lives.
Cruising

Cruising

Production Executive

1980

When New York is caught in the grip of a sadistic serial killer who preys on patrons of the city's underground bars, young rookie Steve Burns infiltrates the S&M subculture to try and lure him out of the shadows.
Good Morning, Vietnam

Good Morning, Vietnam

Producer

1987

A disk jockey goes to Vietnam to work for the Armed Forces Radio Service. While he becomes popular among the troops, his superiors disapprove of his humor.
A Perfect World

A Perfect World

Producer

1993

A kidnapped boy strikes up a friendship with his captor: an escaped convict on the run from the law, headed by an honorable U.S. Marshal.
Sorcerer

Sorcerer

Second Assistant Director

1977

Four men from different parts of the globe, all hiding from their pasts in the same remote South American town, agree to risk their lives transporting several cases of dynamite (which is so old that it is dripping unstable nitroglycerin) across dangerous jungle terrain.
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark

Producer

2010

A young girl sent to live with her father and his new girlfriend discovers creatures in her new home who want to claim her as one of their own.
Sniper

Sniper

Executive Producer

1993

Tough guy Thomas Beckett is an US soldier working in the Panamanian jungle. His job is to seek out rebels and remove them using his sniper skills. Beckett is notorious for losing his partners on such missions. This time he's accompanied by crack marksman Richard Miller.
Downsizing

Downsizing

Producer

2017

A kindly occupational therapist undergoes a new procedure to be shrunken to four inches tall so that he and his wife can help save the planet and afford a nice lifestyle at the same time.
Diner

Diner

Executive Producer

1982

Set in 1959, Diner shows how five young men resist their adulthood and seek refuge in their beloved Diner. The mundane, childish, and titillating details of their lives are shared. But the golden moments pass, and the men shoulder their responsibilities, leaving the Diner behind.
Secret in Their Eyes

Secret in Their Eyes

Producer

2015

A tight-knit team of FBI investigators, along with their District Attorney supervisor, is suddenly torn apart when they discover that one of their own teenage daughters has been brutally murdered.
What Lies Beneath

What Lies Beneath

Executive Producer

2000

When Claire Spencer starts hearing ghostly voices and seeing spooky images, she wonders if an otherworldly spirit is trying to contact her. All the while, her husband tries to reassure her by telling her it's all in her head. But as Claire investigates, she discovers that the man she loves might know more than he's letting on.
My Sister's Keeper

My Sister's Keeper

Producer

2009

Sara and Brian live an idyllic life with their young son and daughter. But their family is rocked by sudden, heartbreaking news that forces them to make a difficult and unorthodox choice in order to save their baby girl's life. The parents' desperate decision raises both ethical and moral questions and rips away at the foundation of their relationship. Their actions ultimately set off a court case that threatens to tear the family apart, while revealing surprising truths that challenge everyone's perceptions of love and loyalty and give new meaning to the definition of healing.
The Hunting Party

The Hunting Party

Producer

2007

A young journalist, an experienced cameraman and a discredited reporter find their bold plan to capture Bosnia's top war criminal quickly spiraling out of control when a UN representative mistakes them for a CIA hit squad.
The Rookie

The Rookie

Producer

2002

Jim Morris never made it out of the minor leagues before a shoulder injury ended his pitching career twelve years ago. Now a married-with-children high-school chemistry teacher and baseball coach in Texas, Jim's team makes a deal with him: if they win the district championship, Jim will try out with a major-league organization. The bet proves incentive enough for the team, and they go from worst to first, making it to state for the first time in the history of the school. Jim, forced to live up to his end of the deal, is nearly laughed off the try-out field--until he gets onto the mound, where he confounds the scouts (and himself) by clocking successive 98 mph fastballs, good enough for a minor-league contract with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Jim's still got a lot of pitches to throw before he makes it to The Show, but with his big-league dreams revived, there's no telling where he could go.
A Little Princess

A Little Princess

Producer

1995

When her father enlists to fight for the British in WWI, young Sara Crewe goes to New York to attend the same boarding school her late mother attended. She soon clashes with the severe headmistress, Miss Minchin, who attempts to stifle Sara's creativity and sense of self-worth.
Dragonfly

Dragonfly

Producer

2002

A grieving doctor is being contacted by his late wife through his patient's near death experiences.
Toys

Toys

Producer

1992

Leslie Zevo is a fun-loving inventor who must save his late father's toy factory from his evil uncle, Leland, a war-mongering general who rules the operation with an iron fist and builds weapons disguised as toys.
Bugsy

Bugsy

Producer

1991

New York gangster Ben 'Bugsy' Siegel takes a brief business trip to Los Angeles. A sharp-dressing womanizer with a foul temper, Siegel doesn't hesitate to kill or maim anyone crossing him. In L.A. the life, the movies, and most of all strong-willed Virginia Hill detain him while his family wait back home. Then a trip to a run-down gambling joint at a spot in the desert known as Las Vegas gives him his big idea.
Young Sherlock Holmes

Young Sherlock Holmes

Producer

1985

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson meet as boys in an English Boarding school. Holmes is known for his deductive ability even as a youth, amazing his classmates with his abilities. When they discover a plot to murder a series of British business men by an Egyptian cult, they move to stop it.
High Anxiety

High Anxiety

Second Assistant Director

1977

A psychiatrist with intense acrophobia (fear of heights) goes to work for a mental institution run by doctors who appear to be crazier than their patients, and have secrets that they are willing to commit murder to keep.