Lawrence Kasdan
Writing · Director · Screenplay · Producer
Born Jan 14, 1949 · Miami, Florida, USA
Active 1980–present
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).
Filmography
The Empire Strikes Back (1980) — ScreenplayReturn of the Jedi (1983) — ScreenplayRaiders of the Lost Ark (1981) — ScreenplayStar Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) — Creative Consultant · Co-Producer · WriterAs Good as It Gets (1997) — Dr. GreenSolo: A Star Wars Story (2018) — Writer · Executive ProducerThe Bodyguard (1992) — Screenplay · ProducerSilverado (1985) — Director · Screenplay · ProducerWyatt Earp (1994) — Gambler · Director · Screenplay · ProducerBody Heat (1981) — Director · WriterThe Big Chill (1983) — Director · Executive Producer · WriterFrench Kiss (1995) — DirectorDreamcatcher (2003) — Director · Screenplay · ProducerInto the Night (1985) — Detective #2In the Land of Women (2007) — ProducerI Love You to Death (1990) — DirectorThe Accidental Tourist (1988) — Director · Screenplay · ProducerGrand Canyon (1991) — Director · Writer · ProducerLIGHT & MAGIC (2022) — Executive Producer · DirectorMumford (1999) — Director · Writer · ProducerContinental Divide (1981) — WriterMarty, Life Is Short (2026) — Director · ProducerThe TV Set (2007) — Executive ProducerHome Fries (1998) — Producer