Reynold B. Johnson | |
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| Born | July 16, 1906 Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | September 15, 1998 (aged 92) Palo Alto, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Minnesota |
| Occupation(s) | Inventor, Computer pioneer |
| Awards | Computer Pioneer Award (1987) |
Reynold B. Johnson (July 16, 1906 – September 15, 1998) was an American inventor and computer pioneer. A long-time employee of IBM, Johnson is said to be the "father" of the hard disk drive. Other inventions include automatic test scoring equipment and the videocassette tape.