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Derek Wayne Johnson net worth is $800,000
Derek Wayne Johnson Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
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 Birth
February 23, 1983
Place Of Birth
Carthage, Texas, USA
Height
5' 9½" (1.77 m)
Occupation
Director, Screenwriter, Producer, Actor
Profession
Actor, Producer, Writer
Education
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nicknames
Derek Wayne Johnson, Derek Johnson, Johnson, Derek
Star Sign
Pisces
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Trademark
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Includes shots of bodies of water in most of his films
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Quote
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Sounds corny, but just follow your dream if making movies is what you want to do.
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Fact
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Received 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.
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Friends with John G. Avildsen, director of Rocky (1976) and The Karate Kid (1984), two of Derek's favorite films of all time.
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All time hero is Bruce Lee.
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The character Stanley in Broken Blood (2013) is named after film director Stanley Kubrick.
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Is a black belt in the art of American Karate.
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Is a member of the Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity.
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Graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University.
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His production company, AJ16 Entertainment, was formed in honor of his late brother Adam. AJ for his initials and 16 for his favorite sports number.
