Brian Johnson (special effects artist)

Brian Johnson
Born
Brian Johncock

(1939-06-29) 29 June 1939

or

(1940-06-29) 29 June 1940
Surrey, England
OccupationsSpecial effects artist, film director
Years active1957–2006
Notable credit(s)Alien (1979)
The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
TelevisionThunderbirds (1965–66)
Space: 1999 (1975–78)
AwardsAcademy Award for Best Visual Effects (1980)
Special Achievement Academy Award (1981)
Saturn Award (1981)
BAFTA Award (1987)

Brian Johnson (born 29 June 1939 or 29 June 1940) is a British designer and director of film and television special effects. Born Brian Johncock, he changed his surname to Johnson during the 1960s.

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