Biography
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.
Filmography
all 52
Movies 46
self 19
Producer 17
TV Shows 6
Director 6
Screenplay 3
Writer 2
Self - Filmmaker
Music by John Williams (2024)
Movie
Executive Producer / Director
Light & Magic (2022)
TV
Characters
Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022)
TV
10
Characters
The Book of Boba Fett (2021)
TV
7.5
Producer
Last Week at Ed's (2019)
Movie
Writer / Executive Producer
Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
Movie
6.04
Self - Filmmaker
Five Came Back (2017)
Movie
Screenplay / Creative Consultant / Co-Producer
Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
Movie
6.86
Director
Darling Companion (2012)
Movie
Executive Producer
The TV Set (2007)
Movie
Self - Interviewee
Steve McQueen: The Essence of Cool (2005)
Movie
Screenplay / Director / Producer
Dreamcatcher (2003)
Movie
5
Director
Mumford (1999)
Movie
Self - Writer, Director, Executive Producer
The Big Chill: A Reunion (1999)
Movie
Producer
Home Fries (1998)
Movie
Dr. Green
As Good as It Gets (1997)
Movie
7.17
Director
French Kiss (1995)
Movie
7.67
Gambler / Director / Screenplay / Producer
Wyatt Earp (1994)
Movie
6
Original Story
Montana Jones (1994)
TV
Self - Director
Wyatt Earp: Walk with a Legend (1994)
Movie
Screenplay / Producer
The Bodyguard (1992)
Movie
6.56
Director
Grand Canyon (1991)
Movie
5.45
Executive Producer
Jumpin' at the Boneyard (1991)
Movie
Director
I Love You to Death (1990)
Movie
Executive Producer
Immediate Family (1989)
Movie
Director / Screenplay / Producer
The Accidental Tourist (1988)
Movie
Producer
Cross My Heart (1987)
Movie
Director / Screenplay / Producer
Silverado (1985)
Movie
2
Detective #2
Into the Night (1985)
Movie
Director / Executive Producer / Screenplay
The Big Chill (1983)
Movie
6
Screenplay
Return of the Jedi (1983)
Movie
6.06
Director / Writer
Body Heat (1981)
Movie
2.33
Screenplay
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Movie
6.16
Screenplay
The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Movie
6.02
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Known ForWriting
GenderMale
Birthday1949-01-14 (76 years old)
Birth NameLawrence Edward Kasdan
Birth PlaceMiami, United States
SpouseMeg Kasdan
ChildrenJake Kasdan, Jon Kasdan
CitizenshipsUnited States
AwardsHugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Golden Bear, Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement
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