In 1982, he and visual effects artist Randall William Cook were brought in by Richard Edlund to create and run the special makeup effects studio at Boss Films, where they created characters for films like Poltergeist II (1986), Fright Night (1985), and Big Trouble in Little China (1986). [7]

For three decades multiple Emmy-Award winning Steve Johnson has been transforming raw elements, cutting-edge technology, and pure thought into mind-boggling creations. His company is responsible for the make-up effects in over two hundred films, countless television shows, commercials, and music videos.

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Very over the top & stylized creature designs. Steve Johnson. Makeup Department: Species. Steve Johnson was born on 7 February 1960 in Houston, Texas, USA. He is known for Species (1995), Blade II (2002) and Species II (1998). He was previously married to Constance Zimmer and Linnea Quigley.

Veteran FX Master & Legendary Creature Designer. The "Mad Scientist" of Monster Making. Steve Johnson is one of the pioneers of Special FX make-up and has been a major force in horror, fantasy and science fiction film and television. Director, ANIMAL HOUSE, THE BLUES BROTHERS, AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON, "THRILLER" MUSIC VIDEO.

Dec 18, 2012 · Today’s monster maker interview features the iconoclastic, legendary effects creator and creature designer Steve Johnson. In our exclusive interview, Steve discusses his earliest inspirations in the art of makeup effects. He describes working with his idols, Oscar-winning makeup artists Rick Baker, Greg Cannom, and Rob Bottin, and ultimately ...

Happy 65th birthday to special makeup effects artist Steve Johnson! Johnson was born Steven Marcus Jacobs on February 7, 1960 Houston, Texas. Johnson’s career has spanned more than forty years and his work has appeared in over 200 films, countless television shows, theme parks, commercials, and music videos.

Steve Johnson is known as an Actor, Makeup Effects, Makeup Artist, Special Effects Makeup Artist, Visual Effects Supervisor, and Special Effects. Some of his work includes The Death of "Superman Lives": What Happened?, Humanoids from the Deep, Innocent Blood, More Brains!

Johnson's biggest influences are Jack Pierce (makeup artist), Dick Smith (makeup artist) and Rick Baker. While he was still attending high school, Johnson met one of his idols, Rick Baker, and showed him his portfolio. Baker acknowledged Johnson's problem-solving talent and later helped him get a job working with effects creator Rob Bottin. [4]

Sep 4, 2012 · Makeup legend Steve Johnson (Videodrome, The Abyss) visited Cinema Makeup school for a wild, wide-ranging discussion of his past work, the state of the makeup industry, and the process of creating creatures and characters that impact audiences.