biography

​Patrick Read Johnson is an American film director, producer, and writer. Johnson is an American filmmaker, screenwriter, and special effects artist. He directed films such as Spaced Invaders (1990), Baby's Day Out (1994), and 5-25-77 (2022), an autobiographical film about his teenage years and early exposure to Star Wars. Johnson also co-wrote Dragonheart (1996), showcasing his versatility in both directing and screenwriting.