Lawrence Kasdan
Birthday: Born in 1949-01-14 in Miami, Florida, USA
Deathday: Alive
Lawrence Edward Kasdan (born January 14, 1949) is an American filmmaker. He is the co-writer of the Star Wars films The Empire Strikes Back (1980), Return of the Jedi (1983), The Force Awakens (2015), and Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018). He also wrote Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) and The Bodyguard (1992), and is the writer-director of Body Heat (1981), The Big Chill (1983), Silverado (1985), The Accidental Tourist (1988), and Dreamcatcher (2003). Kasdan is known for updating old Hollywood genres—film noir, science fiction, and Westerns—in a classical dramatic style with quick-witted dialogue while dealing with contemporary social themes. As a director, he has made various personal films that examine characters and generations. Kasdan has been nominated for four Academy Awards: as a producer for Best Picture nominee The Accidental Tourist, for which he was also nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay, and for Best Original Screenplay for both The Big Chill and Grand Canyon (1991). He has often collaborated with his wife, Meg Kasdan, his brother, Mark Kasdan, and his two sons, Jonathan Kasdan and Jake Kasdan. He has frequently cast Kevin Kline and William Hurt in his films. Description above from the Wikipedia article Lawrence Kasdan, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
TV Credits
Five Came Back
Character: Self
Five acclaimed contemporary directors tell the story of five legendary Hollywood filmmakers who enlisted in the armed forces to document World War II....
Movie Credits
John Williams: The Seventh Symphony
Character: Self
A discussion of Williams' iconic work and new material for The Force Awakens....
Steve McQueen: The Essence of Cool
Character: Self
Friends, family, co-stars and admirers of actor Steve McQueen talk about his life and his movie career....
Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery
Character: Self
Host Howie Long takes viewers on a tour of the "Star Wars" universe, as Fox TV celebrates the re-release of the original three legendary films in this one hour special....
All of What Follows Is True: The Making of 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid'
Character: Self
A retrospective on the 1969 classic "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," its impact on the careers of the filmmakers and cast, and how the film made a distinct impact on the Western genre....
A Conversation with the Masters: The Empire Strikes Back 30 Years Later
Character: Self
George Lucas, Irvin Kershner, Lawrence Kasdan and John Williams look back at The Empire Strikes Back 30 years later....
Into the Night
Character: Detective #2
Ed Okin used to have a boring life. He used to have trouble getting to sleep. Then one night, he met Diana. Now, Ed's having trouble staying alive....
Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford
Character: Self
An in-depth look at an incredible moment in film history when Steven Spielberg and George Lucas assembled an amazing creative team to collaborate on another cinematic benchmark featuring never-before-seen footage and interviews with Spielberg, Lucas, Harrison Ford, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, James Mangold, and many others as well....
As Good as It Gets
Character: Dr. Green
Melvin Udall, a cranky, bigoted, obsessive-compulsive writer of romantic fiction, is rude to everyone he meets, including his gay neighbor, Simon. After Simon is brutally attacked and hospitalized, Melvin finds his life turned upside down when he has to look after Simon's dog. In addition, Carol, the only waitress at the local diner who will tolerate him, leaves work to care for her chronically ill son, making it impossible for Melvin to eat breakfast....
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
Character: Self
From the earliest versions of the script to the blockbuster debuts, explore the creation of the Star Wars Trilogy....
Kasdan on Kasdan
Character: Self
Lawrence Kasdan and his son Jonathan discuss life with the franchise, working together on the film Solo: A Star Wars Story, and Lawrence's love for the Han Solo character....
Music by John Williams
Character: Self - Filmmaker
His unforgettable scores are an essential part of some of the most beloved movies of our time, over a career that spans decades. See and hear maestro John Williams' own story, with insights from filmmakers, musicians, and others he has inspired, complete with rare behind-the-scenes looks at the making of movie history....
Five Came Back
Character: Self
The extraordinary story of how Hollywood changed World War II – and how World War II changed Hollywood, through the interwoven experiences of five legendary filmmakers who went to war to serve their country and bring the truth to the American people: John Ford, William Wyler, John Huston, Frank Capra, and George Stevens. Based on Mark Harris’ best-selling book, “Five Came Back: A Story of Hollywood and the Second World War.”...
Guns for Hire: The Making of 'The Magnificent Seven'
Character: Self
A documentary about 'The Magnificent Seven'....
The Big Chill: A Reunion
Character: Self - Writer, Director, Executive Producer
A look back at the making of the film "The Big Chill" (1983) with cast and crew....
Wyatt Earp
Character: Gambler
From Wichita to Dodge City, to the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Wyatt Earp is taught that nothing matters more than family and the law. Joined by his brothers and Doc Holliday, Earp wages war on the dreaded Clanton and McLaury gangs....
Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy
Character: self
George Lucas and Steven Spielberg tell the struggles and the passion for making the Indiana Jones Trilogy....