Born in 1950, he is an American filmmaker known for his work in both visual effects and directing. He began his career at Industrial Light & Magic, contributing to "Star Wars" and "Raiders of the Lost Ark." Transitioning to directing, he made a successful debut with "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" in 1989. He directed notable films like "The Rocketeer," "Jumanji," and "Captain America: The First Avenger," showcasing his talent for adventure and special effects-driven storytelling.
HIDALGO
Hidalgo is a biographical Western adventure film that follows the story of Frank Hopkins, a long-distance rider and his mustang, Hidalgo. Set in the...
THE WOLFMAN
The Wolfman (2010) is a gothic horror film set in the late 19th century, revolving around Lawrence Talbot, who returns to his ancestral homeland after...
HONEY, I SHRUNK THE KIDS
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids is a 1989 science fiction family film that follows the misadventures of an eccentric inventor, Wayne Szalinski, who...
THE PAGEMASTER
The Pagemaster is a live-action/animated adventure fantasy film that follows the journey of a young boy named Richard Tyler who is afraid of taking...
CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER
Captain America: The First Avenger follows Steve Rogers as he volunteers for a secret experiment that transforms him into the super soldier known as...
OCTOBER SKY
October Sky is a 1999 American biographical drama film directed by Joe Johnston. It is based on the true story of Homer H. Hickam, Jr., a coal miner's...
JUMANJI
When two kids find and play a magical board game, they release a man trapped for decades in it and a host of dangers that can only be stopped by...