Lawrence Kasdan

Personal Info

Known For Writer

Gender Male

Birthday 1949-01-14 (75 years old)

Place of Birth Miami, Florida, USA

Lawrence Kasdan

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.

Known For

Writer

2012
2003
Dreamcatcher

as Screenplay

1999
Mumford

as Writer

1994
Wyatt Earp

as Screenplay

1994
Montana Jones

as Original Story

1992
The Bodyguard

as Screenplay

1991
Grand Canyon

as Writer

1988
1985
Silverado

as Screenplay

1983
Return of the Jedi

as Screenplay

1983
The Big Chill

as Screenplay

1981
1981
Body Heat

as Writer

1981
1980

Producer

2022
Light & Magic

as Executive Producer

2019
Last Week at Ed's

as Producer

2018
Solo: A Star Wars Story

as Executive Producer

2015
2012
Darling Companion

as Producer

2007
2007
The TV Set

as Executive Producer

2003
Dreamcatcher

as Producer

1999
Mumford

as Producer

1998
Home Fries

as Producer

1994
Wyatt Earp

as Producer

1992
The Bodyguard

as Producer

1991
Jumpin' at the Boneyard

as Executive Producer

1991
Grand Canyon

as Producer

1989
Immediate Family

as Executive Producer

1988
1987
Cross My Heart

as Producer

1985
Silverado

as Producer

1983
The Big Chill

as Executive Producer

Director

2022
Light & Magic

as Director

2019
Last Week at Ed's

as Director

2012
Darling Companion

as Director

2003
Dreamcatcher

as Director

1999
Mumford

as Director

1995
French Kiss

as Director

1994
Wyatt Earp

as Director

1991
Grand Canyon

as Director

1990
1988
1985
Silverado

as Director

1983
The Big Chill

as Director

1981
Body Heat

as Director

Crew

2015
Star Wars: The Force Awakens

as Creative Consultant