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Lawrence Kasdan
Writer, Producer, Actor, Director, Additional CreditsBorn January 14, 1949 (75 years)
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.
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.
Known For
Filmography
| 2018 | |
| 2015 | Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens · as Screenplay |
| 2014 | The Empire Strikes Back Uncut: Director's Cut · as Screenplay |
| 2012 | |
| 2003 | Dreamcatcher · as Screenplay |
| 1999 | |
| 1994 | Wyatt Earp · as Screenplay |
| 1992 | The Bodyguard · as Screenplay |
| 1991 | |
| 1989 | Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation · as Screenplay |
| 1988 | The Accidental Tourist · as Screenplay |
| 1985 | Silverado · as Screenplay |
| 1983 | The Big Chill · as Screenplay |
| 1983 | Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi · as Screenplay |
| 1981 | |
| 1981 | |
| 1981 | Raiders of the Lost Ark · as Screenplay |
| 1980 | Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back · as Screenplay |