About Jim Johnston
Lived 1936 – 2023 (aged 87). Jim Johnston was a television director.
James Robert Johnston (September 8, 1936 – November 15, 2023) was an American television director. He was best known for his directing work on the television programs Babylon 5 and Tour of Duty.
Johnston died on November 15, 2023 at his home in Venice, California, at the age of 87.
Filmography
Television
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Who was Jim Johnston?
American television director
When was Jim Johnston born?
Jim Johnston was born on 8 September 1936.
When did Jim Johnston die?
Jim Johnston died on 15 November 2023.
What was Jim Johnston's occupation?
Jim Johnston was a television director.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Johnston (director)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Johnston. https://biography.guide/jim-johnston-television-director/
MLA: "Jim Johnston." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-johnston-television-director/.
Chicago: "Jim Johnston." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-johnston-television-director/.
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