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    Lawrence Kasdan

    1949-01-14 (75 years old) in Miami, Florida, USA

    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.

    Movies

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    Music by John Williams
    84 %|Nov 1, 2024
    Documentary, Music
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    Kasdan on Kasdan
    0 %|Sep 25, 2018
    Documentary
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    Five Came Back
    79 %|Mar 31, 2017
    Documentary, War
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    John Williams: The Seventh Symphony
    60 %|Jan 2, 2016
    Documentary
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    Steve McQueen: The Essence of Cool
    59 %|Jun 1, 2005
    Documentary, TV Movie
    actor
    Männer im Trenchcoat, Frauen im Pelz
    0 %|Dec 19, 2004
    Documentary
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    Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy
    75 %|Oct 21, 2003
    Documentary
    actor
    The Making of Silverado
    0 %|Dec 31, 1999
    Documentary
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    The Big Chill: A Reunion
    45 %|Jan 26, 1999
    Documentary
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    As Good as It Gets
    74 %|Dec 19, 1997
    Drama, Comedy, Romance
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    Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery
    0 %|Feb 6, 1997
    Documentary, TV Movie
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    Wyatt Earp
    68 %|Jun 24, 1994
    Western, Drama, Action, Adventure
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    Into the Night
    65.09 %|Feb 22, 1985
    Thriller, Comedy

    Series

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    Five Came Back
    73 %|Mar 31, 2017
    Documentary, War & Politics