Jesse V. Johnson
Biography
Jesse V. Johnson is a filmmaker and stunt coordinator born on November 29, 1971, in Winchester, England, United Kingdom. Prior to becoming a filmmaker, he worked as a stuntman and stunt coordinator. His stunt performing credits include M:i:III, Charlie's Angels, Mars Attacks!, Planet of the Apes, Starship Troopers, War of the Worlds, Total Recall, and Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines. As a director, Johnson has made primarily action films, which include the 2009 revenge thriller The Butcher and the crime drama Charlie Valentine. Many of his films involve a man who tries to leave a life of violence behind him, and he frequently works with actors Keith David and Steven Bauer.
Career overview
Jesse V. Johnson is a filmmaker and stunt coordinator born on November 29, 1971, in Winchester, England, United Kingdom. Before working as a filmmaker, he established a career as a stuntman and stunt coordinator. His stunt performing credits include Mars Attacks!, Starship Troopers, Planet of the Apes, Charlie's Angels, Total Recall, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, War of the Worlds, and Mission Impossible III.
Transitioning to directing, Johnson has made primarily action films. His directorial work includes the 2009 revenge thriller The Butcher and the crime drama Charlie Valentine. In his filmmaking career, he frequently collaborates with actors Keith David and Steven Bauer. A common theme in many of his films involves a man who attempts to leave a life of violence behind him.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
79 titles- The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin (2026) Director
- Mexicali (2026) Writer
- Above & Below (2026) Director
- Thieves Highway (2025) Director
- Chief of Station (2024) Director
- Boudica (2023) Director
- Boudica (2023) Writer
- One Ranger (2023) Writer
- One Ranger (2023) Director
- White Elephant (2022) Director
- White Elephant (2022) Co-Writer
- Section 8 (2022) Executive Producer
- Hell Hath No Fury (2021) as B25 Crew
- Hell Hath No Fury (2021) Director
- Debt Collectors (2020) Writer
- Debt Collectors (2020) Director
- The Mercenary (2020) Director
- Avengement (2019) Director
- Avengement (2019) Writer
- Triple Threat (2019) Director
- The Debt Collector (2018) Writer
- The Debt Collector (2018) Director
- Accident Man (2018) Director
- Feral (2018) Stunt Coordinator
- Once Upon a Time in Venice (2017) Stunts
- Savage Dog (2017) Director
- Savage Dog (2017) Writer
- Savage Dog (2017) Producer
- The Beautiful Ones (2017) Writer
- The Beautiful Ones (2017) Director
- The Beautiful Ones (2017) Producer
- Hell or High Water (2016) Utility Stunts
- Ticket to Vegas (2013) Assistant Director
- The Master (2012) Stunts
- Con el culo al aire (2012) as Bobby
- The Package (2012) Director
- Thor (2011) Stunt Double
- Alice in Wonderland (2010) Utility Stunts
- Green Street Hooligans 2 (2009) Director
- Charlie Valentine (2009) Director
- Charlie Valentine (2009) Writer
- The Butcher (2009) as 1970's IRA Member
- The Butcher (2009) Director
- The Butcher (2009) Writer
- The Fifth Commandment (2008) Director
- Beowulf (2007) Stunt Coordinator
- The Last Sentinel (2007) Director
- The Last Sentinel (2007) Screenplay
- Alien Agent (2007) Director
- Pit Fighter (2005) Director
- Pit Fighter (2005) Writer
- Did You Ever (2003) Stunts
- The Master of Disguise (2002) as Thief (uncredited)
- The Honorable (2002) Producer
- The Honorable (2002) Writer
- The Honorable (2002) Director
- Planet of the Apes (2001) Stunts
- Charlie's Angels (2000) Stunts
- Galaxy Quest (1999) Stunts
- The Doorman (1999) Director
- Death Row: The Tournament (1998) Director
- Death Row: The Tournament (1998) Writer
- Starship Troopers (1997) Stunts
- Subliminal Seduction (1996) as Hoover Dam Guard
- Club V.R. (1996) Production Design
- Deadly Charades (1996) Production Design
- Encounters (1996) Production Design
- Solitaire (1996) Production Design
- Mortal Kombat (1995) Assistant Director
- Cutthroat Island (1995) Stunts
- The Shawshank Redemption (1994) Set Production Assistant
- The Shawshank Redemption (1994) Third Assistant Director
- Save Me (1994) Art Direction
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Scott Olin
- Total Recall (1990) Stunts
- Nightbreed (1990) Third Assistant Director
- Scorpion Director
- Irish Dog Director
- Irish Dog Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jesse V. Johnson best known for?
Jesse V. Johnson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin (2026), Mexicali (2026), Above & Below (2026), Thieves Highway (2025).
When and where was Jesse V. Johnson born?
Jesse V. Johnson was born on November 29, 1971 in Winchester, England, UK.
How many credits does Jesse V. Johnson have?
Jesse V. Johnson has accumulated over 79 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2026.
What is Jesse V. Johnson's background in cinema and television?
Jesse V. Johnson is a filmmaker and stunt coordinator born on November 29, 1971, in Winchester, England, United Kingdom. Prior to becoming a filmmaker, he worked as a stuntman and stunt coordinator. His stunt performing credits include M:i:III, Charlie's Angels, Mars Attacks!, Planet of the Apes, Starship Troopers, War...