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

As Good as It Gets

as Dr. Green

Wyatt Earp

as Gambler

Into the Night

as Detective #2

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

as Self

Five Came Back

as Self

Music by John Williams

as Self - Filmmaker

Five Came Back

as Self

Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford

as Self

Steve McQueen: The Essence of Cool

as Self

Guns for Hire: The Making of 'The Magnificent Seven'

as Self