Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Liza Johnson, director
Director

Liza Johnson: Movies & Box Office

films
5
as director
4
on screen
2005–2024
box office
$1.9M
average score
40
Born
December 13, 1970 (age 55)
Birthplace
Portsmouth, Ohio, U.S.
Citizenship
United States
Occupations
Film director, producer, writer
Years active
1997-present
Career at a glance

Liza Johnson's Career in Numbers

Liza Johnson's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Liza Johnson works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Stink of Flesh (2005) to Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie (2024), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Liza Johnson Movies by Decade

  1. 2000s 1
  2. 2010s 3
  3. 2020s 1

The 2010s were Liza Johnson's busiest decade, with 3 films.

Liza Johnson Movies by Genre

  • Drama 2
  • Animation 1
  • History 1
  • Comedy 1

Drama is the genre Liza Johnson has worked in most, with 2 films, ahead of animation (1).

Liza Johnson Career Milestones

First film
The Stink of Flesh 2005
Biggest box office hit
Elvis & Nixon $1.8M worldwide
Best-rated film
Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie Movie Echo Score 40
5 credits

Liza Johnson Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Liza Johnson is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 4 as director and 1 as actor. Rated films average a score of 40. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Liza Johnson?

Liza Johnson was born in Portsmouth, Ohio, U.S. in 1970 and is 55 years old. Credited on films since 2005, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Liza Johnson, born on December 13, 1970, is an acclaimed American film director, producer, and writer, internationally recognized for her narrative shorts and experimental videos. Born in Portsmouth, Ohio, she embarked on her educational journey at Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts. There she graduated with a B.A. in Visual Arts in 1992, before acquiring her MFA from the University of California, San Diego, in 1995. Throughout her career, Johnson has screened her works extensively in Berlin, Rotterdam, and many other international festivals and fine arts venues. Her unique and captivating video installations have been exhibited in various esteemed locations such as the Artists Space in New York, the ICA in Philadelphia, Cineboords in Rotterdam, and Mass MoCA and WCMA in Massachusetts. Apart from creating, Johnson has contributed to the artistic community with her critical writing on art and film. She has also worked as a curator for several museum exhibitions and festival programs. Her portfolio extends beyond short films, featuring five feature films, including 'Return' (2011), 'Hateship, Loveship' (2013), 'Elvis & Nixon' (2016), and the critically discussed 'Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie' (2024).

FAQ

Liza Johnson: Questions & Answers

How many movies Liza Johnson has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Liza Johnson been in?

Liza Johnson is credited on 5 films, from 2005 to 2024. 1 of them as an actor and 4 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Liza Johnson's highest-grossing movie?

Elvis & Nixon (2016) is Liza Johnson's biggest box office hit, with $1.8M worldwide, ahead of Hateship Loveship (2014) ($83K). Across every film with box office figures, Liza Johnson's movies have made $1.9M.

Liza Johnson's biggest hits

What is the best Liza Johnson movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Liza Johnson's best-rated film is Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie (2024) with a score of 40.

Best Liza Johnson movies, ranked

How old is Liza Johnson?

Liza Johnson is 55 years old, born on December 13, 1970 in Portsmouth, Ohio, U.S..

What is Liza Johnson's newest movie?

The most recent film on Liza Johnson's filmography is Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie (2024), which Liza Johnson directed.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app