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John Stephenson (born 1 January 1955) is a British director and a former vice-president and creative supervisor for Jim Henson's Creature Shop. .

Early life
Stephenson was born in London, England. Joining the Henson company in the early 80s, Stephenson began by working on such films as The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth, and also served as an assistant cable control puppeteer on Dreamchild, in addition to working as a mechanical designer.

Stephenson subsequently became head of the Creature Shop, supervising puppetry and visual effects on such varied films as The Flintstones, Babe, The Bear and The English Patient. Stephenson later moved to directing, helming the Hallmark/Creature Shop co-production of Animal Farm.

Career
He has directed a few films including Interlude in Prague and The Christmas Candle.

Filmography

 * Five Children and It (film) – Director (2004)
 * The Christmas Candle (film – Director (2013)
 * Interlude in Prague (film) – Director (2017)

Television

 * Animal Farm – Director (1999)