Lawrence Kasdan

Lawrence Kasdan

Known for: Writing
Biography: 1949-01-14 (75 years old)

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Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Lawrence Edward "Larry" Kasdan (born January 14, 1949) is an American film producer, director and screenwriter. He is best known as co-writer of the films The Empire Strikes Back, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Return of the Jedi. Kasdan co-wrote the Star Wars sequel trilogy film Star Wars: The Force Awakens as well as the series' Han Solo spin-off film.


He has been nominated for three Oscars: twice for Best Original Screenplay for The Big Chill and Grand Canyon and once for Best Adapted Screenplay for The Accidental Tourist. He is the father of directors Jake Kasdan and Jon Kasdan, and the father-in-law of musician Inara George.


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Filmography

all 46

Movies 42

self 14

Director 12

Producer 10

Writer 5

TV Shows 4

Screenplay 2

Self
Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford

Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford (2023)

Movie
Executive Producer / Director
Light & Magic

Light & Magic (2022)

TV
Director
Last Week at Ed's

Last Week at Ed's (2019)

Movie
Executive Producer / Writer
Solo: A Star Wars Story

Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)

Movie
6.04
Self - Filmmaker / Self
Five Came Back

Five Came Back (2017)

Movie
Self - Filmmaker / Self
Five Came Back

Five Came Back (2017)

TV
Self
John Williams: The Seventh Symphony

John Williams: The Seventh Symphony (2016)

Movie
Screenplay / Creative Consultant / Co-Producer
Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)

Movie
6.86
Director
Darling Companion

Darling Companion (2012)

Movie
Self
A Conversation with the Masters: The Empire Strikes Back 30 Years Later

A Conversation with the Masters: The Empire Strikes Back 30 Years Later (2011)

Movie
Self
On Story

On Story (2011)

TV
Writer
Lego Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Brick

Lego Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Brick (2008)

Movie
Producer
In the Land of Women

In the Land of Women (2007)

Movie
6
Executive Producer
The TV Set

The TV Set (2007)

Movie
Self
All of What Follows Is True: The Making of 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid'

All of What Follows Is True: The Making of 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' (2006)

Movie
Self
Steve McQueen: The Essence of Cool

Steve McQueen: The Essence of Cool (2005)

Movie
Self
Männer im Trenchcoat, Frauen im Pelz

Männer im Trenchcoat, Frauen im Pelz (2004)

Movie
Self
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy (2004)

Movie
Self
Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy

Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy (2003)

Movie
Writer
Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation

Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation (2003)

Movie
Director
Dreamcatcher

Dreamcatcher (2003)

Movie
5
Self
Guns for Hire: The Making of 'The Magnificent Seven'

Guns for Hire: The Making of 'The Magnificent Seven' (2000)

Movie
Director
Mumford

Mumford (1999)

Movie
Self - Writer, Director, Executive Producer
The Big Chill: A Reunion

The Big Chill: A Reunion (1999)

Movie
Producer
Home Fries

Home Fries (1998)

Movie
Dr. Green
As Good as It Gets

As Good as It Gets (1997)

Movie
7.17
Self
Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery

Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery (1997)

Movie
Director
French Kiss

French Kiss (1995)

Movie
7.67
Director
Wyatt Earp

Wyatt Earp (1994)

Movie
6
Original Story
Montana Jones

Montana Jones (1994)

TV
Writer
The Bodyguard

The Bodyguard (1992)

Movie
6.56
Director
Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon (1991)

Movie
5.45
Executive Producer
Jumpin' at the Boneyard

Jumpin' at the Boneyard (1991)

Movie
Director
I Love You to Death

I Love You to Death (1990)

Movie
Executive Producer
Immediate Family

Immediate Family (1989)

Movie
Director
The Accidental Tourist

The Accidental Tourist (1988)

Movie
Producer
Cross My Heart

Cross My Heart (1987)

Movie
Director
Silverado

Silverado (1985)

Movie
2
Detective #2
Into the Night

Into the Night (1985)

Movie
Director
The Big Chill

The Big Chill (1983)

Movie
6
Screenplay
Return of the Jedi

Return of the Jedi (1983)

Movie
6.06
Writer
Continental Divide

Continental Divide (1981)

Movie
Director
Body Heat

Body Heat (1981)

Movie
2.33
Writer
Raiders of the Lost Ark

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

Movie
6.16
Screenplay
The Empire Strikes Back

The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

Movie
6.02
Producer
Untitled The Bodyguard Remake

Untitled The Bodyguard Remake

Movie

Ratings

Average 6.37
Based on 5.91 Million movie and tv ratings over time
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1991
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1997
2023
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Information

Known For
Writing

Gender
Male

Birthday
1949-01-14 (75 years old)

Birth Name
Lawrence Edward Kasdan

Birth Place
Miami, United States of America

Spouse
Meg Kasdan

Children
Jake Kasdan, Jon Kasdan

Citizenships
United States

Awards
Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Golden Bear, Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement


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