Brian Johnson
Biography
Brian Johnson, born Brian Johncock on June 29, 1939, began his career in special effects behind the scenes for Bowie Films and Hammer Films, collaborating with Les Bowie on productions like Thunderbirds and Alien. His work on Space: 1999 influenced Star Wars' effects, earning him a Special Achievement Academy Award for The Empire Strikes Back. Johnson received an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects for Alien in 1980.