Derek Wayne Johnson Net Worth



Derek Wayne Johnson net worth is
$800,000

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Derek Wayne Johnson (born February 23, 1983) is an American film director, screenwriter, film producer, and actor. Johnson was born in Carthage, Texas and spent the first twelve years of his life growing up on Lake Murvaul, a small lake community just outside of Carthage.Johnson began acting and filmmaking at an early age, winning several awards for short films while still in high school. As a senior film student at Stephen F. Austin State University, Johnson began working in the film industry in Shreveport, Louisiana while simultaneously completing his first feature film as a director. After earning his Bachelor of Arts in Art (Cinematography/Filmmaking) he formed a film production company, AJ16 Entertainment, specializing in producing feature films and documentaries.Johnson got his start in the film business by writing, directing, producing, and acting in independent films in what is now known as Hollywood South, a name given to the thriving film industry in Louisiana and Texas. He was cast in several films including I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell (film) (2009), Beyond a Reasonable Doubt (2009 film), and Hallmark Hall of Fame's Front of the Class (film) (2008), among others, and to date has directed four feature films in that area.In 2013, Johnson began production on a documentary about Academy Award-winning director John G. Avildsen, whose credits include Joe (1970 film), Save the Tiger (1973), Rocky (1976), The Karate Kid (1984), Lean on Me (film) (1989), and many other hits. The documentary, entitled John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs (2014), will examine the life, career, and films of the legendary director and is set for release in 2014. The documentary is a companion to the new book The Films of John G. Avildsen: Rocky, The Karate Kid, and Other Underdogs written by Larry Powell and Tom Garrett.Johnson released his third feature film, the multi-award winning drama thriller Broken Blood (2013), on DVD and VOD. His fourth feature film Scrape (2014), a horror thriller, is set for worldwide release in 2014. 
Net Worth$800,000
Date Of BirthFebruary 23, 1983
Place Of BirthCarthage, Texas, USA
Height5' 9½" (1.77 m)
OccupationDirector, Screenwriter, Producer, Actor
ProfessionActor, Producer, Writer
EducationStephen F. Austin State University
NicknamesDerek Wayne Johnson, Derek Johnson, Johnson, Derek
Star SignPisces
#Trademark
1Includes shots of bodies of water in most of his films
#Quote
1Sounds corny, but just follow your dream if making movies is what you want to do.
#Fact
1Received a Commendation by the City of Los Angeles for his documentary John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs (2016) and its association with The Karate Kid (1984) legacy.
2Friends with John G. Avildsen, director of Rocky (1976) and The Karate Kid (1984), two of Derek's favorite films of all time.
3All time hero is Bruce Lee.
4The character Stanley in Broken Blood (2013) is named after film director Stanley Kubrick.
5Is a black belt in the art of American Karate.
6Is a member of the Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity.
7Graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University.
8His production company, AJ16 Entertainment, was formed in honor of his late brother Adam. AJ for his initials and 16 for his favorite sports number.

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Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Pardon2013Photographer
Broken Blood2013Stone / Stanley
Bottom of the Glass2013ShortDanny Marlowe
From the Outside In2012ShortGates
A Man of Limited Emotional Means2012ShortBell Beaulieu - Adult
Blind Turn2012Samantha's Brother
Disappeared2012TV Series documentaryLarry Gillisepe
6 Month Rule2011Reality TV Guy
Stay with Me2011/IShortMax
Table Manners: The Horror Comedy That Sings2009ShortDave
I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell2009Friend #2
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt2009Reporter #4 (as Derek Johnson)
Defending Dr. Karl2009ShortRobert Grey
Innocent's Way: The Short2009ShortEthan
Front of the Class2008TV MovieTourette's Group Leader (uncredited)
Plummet2007ShortJeremy
Ruffian2007TV MovieBartender (as Derek Johnson)
Within Us2007Garrick
The Initiation of Sarah2006TV MovieFraternity Guy (uncredited)
The Guardian2006/IWedding Reception Guest (uncredited)
Thief2006TV Mini-SeriesBar Patron
Guy in the Trunk2006ShortDerek
Within Us: The Short2005ShortGarrick / The Jester / The Man of the Lake

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Stallone: Frank, That Is2018Documentary producer filming
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic2017Documentary producer filming
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs2017Documentary producer
The Blind Artist2013Short line producer
Scrape2013producer
The Making of Broken Blood2013Video documentary short producer
Broken Blood2013producer
Stay with Me2011/IShort line producer
Innocent's Way: A Saga in the Making2009Video documentary short producer
Innocent's Way: The Short2009Short producer
The Making of Innocent's Way: The Short2009Documentary short producer
Within Us: The Short2005Short producer

Writer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Stallone: Frank, That Is2018Documentary filming
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic2017Documentary filming
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs2017Documentary
Scrape2013story
Broken Blood2013story / written by
Innocent's Way: A Saga in the Making2009Video documentary short
Innocent's Way: The Short2009Short
Within Us2007story / written by
Within Us: The Short2005Short

Director

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Stallone: Frank, That Is2018Documentary filming
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic2017Documentary filming
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs2017Documentary
Scrape2013
Broken Blood2013
Defending Dr. Karl2009Short
Innocent's Way: A Saga in the Making2009Video documentary short
Innocent's Way: The Short2009Short
Within Us2007
Within Us: The Short2005Short

Editor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Stallone: Frank, That Is2018Documentary filming
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic2017Documentary filming
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs2017Documentary
Scrape2013
The Making of Broken Blood2013Video documentary short
Broken Blood2013
Innocent's Way: A Saga in the Making2009Video documentary short
Innocent's Way: The Short2009Short
Within Us2007
Within Us: The Short2005Short

Miscellaneous

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Collector2009/Istand-in - uncredited
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button2008stand-in - uncredited
The Mist2007stand-in
Cleaner2007stand-in - uncredited
The Guardian2006/Istand-in

Stunts

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Table Manners: The Horror Comedy That Sings2009Short fight choreographer

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Pat Morita: Long Story ShortDocumentary thanks filming
Two Faced2017special thanks
Tough Love the Movie2012Short special thanks
Vamperifica2012special thanks

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs2017DocumentaryHimself
The Magic History of Cinema2015DocumentaryHimself
The Making of Broken Blood2013Video documentary shortHimself
Innocent's Way: A Saga in the Making2009Video documentary shortHimself
The Making of Innocent's Way: The Short2009Documentary shortHimself
Behind the Scenes of Within Us2007Video documentary shortHimself
Sleeping Art2006Documentary shortScout

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2017Award of ExcellenceAccolade CompetitionDocumentary FeatureJohn G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs (2017)
2017Award of ExcellenceImpact Docs AwardsBest Documentary FeatureJohn G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs (2017)
2014Festival AwardGolden Door International Film Festival of Jersey CityBest Actor in a Feature FilmBroken Blood (2013)
2014Jury AwardHoboken International Film FestivalBest EditorScrape (2013)
2013Festival AwardHoboken International Film FestivalNew York Post Best Feature Film TrailerBroken Blood (2013)
2013Festival AwardNortheast Film Festival, USBest Actor in a Feature FilmBroken Blood (2013)
2013Festival AwardPhenom Film Fest, USBest Louisiana Filmmaker Feature FilmBroken Blood (2013)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2017Jury AwardSanta Barbara International Film FestivalBest Documentary FilmJohn G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs (2017)
2015Festival AwardWideScreen Film & Music Video FestivalBest ActorBroken Blood (2013)
2015Festival AwardWideScreen Film & Music Video FestivalBest ScreenplayBroken Blood (2013)
2015Festival AwardWideScreen Film & Music Video FestivalBest FeatureBroken Blood (2013)
2015Audience AwardWideScreen Film & Music Video FestivalBest TrailerBroken Blood (2013)
2014Festival AwardGolden Door International Film Festival of Jersey CityBest Director of a Feature FilmBroken Blood (2013)
2014Festival AwardGolden Door International Film Festival of Jersey CityBest Feature FilmBroken Blood (2013)
2014Festival AwardGolden Door International Film Festival of Jersey CityBest ScreenplayBroken Blood (2013)
2014Festival AwardHoboken International Film FestivalBest DirectorScrape (2013)
2014Jury AwardHoboken International Film FestivalBest of FestivalScrape (2013)
2014Festival AwardHoboken International Film FestivalBest Feature FilmScrape (2013)
2013Festival AwardHoboken International Film FestivalBest ActorBroken Blood (2013)
2013Festival AwardNortheast Film Festival, USBest FeatureScrape (2013)
2013Festival AwardNortheast Film Festival, USBest Director of a Feature FilmBroken Blood (2013)
2013Festival AwardNortheast Film Festival, USBest ScreenplayBroken Blood (2013)
2013Festival AwardPhenom Film Fest, USBest Louisiana Filmmaker Feature FilmScrape (2013)

Known for movies

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