Lawrence Kasdan Net Worth is$30 Million Lawrence Kasdan Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Lawrence Edward Kasdan (born January 14, 1949) is an American screenwriter, director and producer. 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 has been confirmed to be co-writer for the upcoming third trilogy of Star Wars.He has been nominated for four Oscars: twice for Best Original Screenplay for The Big Chill and Grand Canyon and once for both Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Picture for The Accidental Tourist. He is the father of directors Jake Kasdan and Jon Kasdan, and the father-in-law of musician Inara George.
Full Name Lawrence Kasdan Net Worth $30 Million Date Of Birth January 14, 1949 Place Of Birth Miami, Florida, United States Profession Writer, Producer, Director Education University of Michigan Nationality American Spouse Meg Kasdan (m. 1971) Children Jake Kasdan, Jon Kasdan Parents Clarence Norman Kasdan, Sylvia Sarah Landau Siblings Mark Kasdan Awards Saturn Award, Golden Bear, Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Film, Writers Guild of America Award for Best Original Comedy, Writers Guild of America Award - Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement Nominations Academy Award for Best Picture, Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, Academy Award for Best Writing Adapted Screenplay, Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay - Motion Picture, Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form, Writers Guild of America Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, BA... Movies Star Wars: The Force Awakens, The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, The Big Chill, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Body Heat, Silverado, The Accidental Tourist, Wyatt Earp, Darling Companion, Dreamcatcher, The Bodyguard, French Kiss, I Love You to Death, Continental Divide, H... Star Sign Capricorn
# Quote 1 [1981 comment on Steven Spielberg ] He's the Björn Borg of movies. When his mojo is working, there's nobody better. Steve's in touch with a childlike wonder at the way things work -- it's the key to his uniqueness. 2 To be happy, though, the right kind of work seems essential . I've always felt very fortunate. I have known what I wanted to do since college - and that's rare. I appreciate that. 3 I make the kind of pictures I like to see. As it so happens, they're the kind no one else is doing. 4 You know that after the success of Raiders, nothing was too expensive, and probably nothing was too outlandish, either after that. 5 I tell you, I feel like a real novice as far as horror goes. 6 I want everything I do to have humor in it, because it seems to me that all of life has that. 7 Being a writer is like having homework every night for the rest of your life. 8 It's tough to get any movie made, and when you take on these tough genres - and I've done it a couple times - it just makes the whole struggle more. 9 You can tell any story in a Western. How can you not be fascinated by them?
# Fact 1 Has collaborated with actor Kevin Kline [to date, September 2015] in cinema movies on six occasions.The films are Silverado (1985), Grand Canyon (1991), French Kiss (1995), The Big Chill (1983), Darling Companion (2012), and I Love You to Death (1990). 2 Named "Lawrence of Arabia" as his favorite film in a AFI poll. 3 His first job as a hired writer was to write Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) for Steven Spielberg . In his career as a director, he would work with many actors who had also worked for Spielberg. These include William Hurt , Kevin Costner , Danny Glover , Ted Danson , David Paymer , Jeff Goldblum and River Phoenix . 4 Frequently casts Kevin Costner , Ted Danson , Jeff Fahey , Danny Glover , Jeff Goldblum , William Hurt , Kevin Kline , Jason Lee , Mary McDonnell , Bill Pullman Kathleen Turner , and JoBeth Williams . He has also cast Goldblum's ex-wives Patricia Gaul in The Big Chill (1983) and Silverado (1985) and Geena Davis in The Accidental Tourist (1988). 5 Has directed 2 actresses to Oscar nominations: Glenn Close (Best Supporting Actress, The Big Chill (1983)) and Geena Davis (Best Supporting Actress, The Accidental Tourist (1988)). Davis won the Oscar for her performance. 6 Is a fan of the films of Akira Kurosawa , something that can be see in his early scripts. The Bodyguard (1992) was his first script, and was named after the English title of Yojimbo (1961), which is also featured in the film itself. Kevin Costner 's role was originally written for Steve McQueen , who appeared in The Magnificent Seven (1960), a remake of Seven Samurai (1954). The characters of R2-D2 and C-3PO, in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983), were based on two farmers from The Hidden Fortress (1958). 7 Won the prestigious "Hopwood Prize" for creative writing from the University of Michigan's Hopwood Program. Hopwood was a Michigan alumnus who left a bequest in his will establishing the awards. The Hopwood Program at Michigan now administers the Arthur Miller Award of the U-M Club of New York Scholarship and the Kasdan Scholarship in Creative Writing, among other award/scholarship programs. Kasadan delivered the Hopwood Prize address in the year 2000. 8 Father of Jon Kasdan and Jake Kasdan . 9 Has never directed Harrison Ford in a movie, despite having written four movies in which Ford appears: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980), Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983) and Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015). He did, however, direct River Phoenix in I Love You to Death (1990). Phoenix had played the young Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989). 10 Brother of Mark Kasdan . 11 Grew up in Morgantown, West Virginia. 12 Worked as a copywriter. 13 Liked writing instead of teaching. 14 Attended University of Michigan as an education major.
Writer Title Year Status Character Untitled Han Solo Star Wars Anthology Film 2018 screenplay pre-production Kin 2016/I Short dialogue Star Wars: The Force Awakens 2015 written by The Empire Strikes Back Uncut: Director's Cut 2014 screenplay Darling Companion 2012 written by Dreamcatcher 2003 screenplay Mumford 1999 written by Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire 1996 Video Game story Wyatt Earp 1994 written by The Bodyguard 1992 written by Grand Canyon 1991 written by Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation 1989 Video The Accidental Tourist 1988 screenplay Silverado 1985 written by The Big Chill 1983 written by Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi 1983 screenplay by Body Heat 1981 written by Continental Divide 1981 written by Raiders of the Lost Ark 1981 screenplay by Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back 1980 screenplay by
Producer Title Year Status Character Untitled Han Solo Star Wars Anthology Film 2018 executive producer pre-production Star Wars: The Force Awakens 2015 co-producer - uncredited Darling Companion 2012 producer In the Land of Women 2007 executive producer The TV Set 2006 executive producer Dreamcatcher 2003 producer Mumford 1999 producer Home Fries 1998 producer Wyatt Earp 1994 producer The Bodyguard 1992 producer Grand Canyon 1991 producer Jumpin' at the Boneyard 1991 executive producer Immediate Family 1989 executive producer The Accidental Tourist 1988 producer Cross My Heart 1987 producer Silverado 1985 producer The Big Chill 1983 executive producer
Director Title Year Status Character Jerusalem, I Love You announced Darling Companion 2012 Dreamcatcher 2003 Mumford 1999 French Kiss 1995 Wyatt Earp 1994 Grand Canyon 1991 I Love You to Death 1990 The Accidental Tourist 1988 Silverado 1985 The Big Chill 1983 Body Heat 1981
Actor Title Year Status Character Darling Companion 2012 Man on Street (uncredited) As Good as It Gets 1997 Dr. Green Wyatt Earp 1994 Gambler (uncredited) Grand Canyon 1991 Director in screening room (uncredited) I Love You to Death 1990 Devo's Lawyer (uncredited) Into the Night 1985 Detective #2
Soundtrack Title Year Status Character Darling Companion 2012 writer: "When You Comin' Home"
Miscellaneous Title Year Status Character Star Wars: The Force Awakens 2015 creative consultant
Thanks Title Year Status Character American Federale 2013 Documentary special thanks The Force Is with Them: The Legacy of 'Star Wars' 2004 Video documentary short special thanks Empire of Dreams: The Story of the 'Star Wars' Trilogy 2004 Video documentary special thanks Almost Famous 2000 special thanks The Making of 'Silverado' 1999 Video documentary short special thanks Wyatt Earp: Walk with a Legend 1994 TV Movie documentary special thanks The Earth Day Special 1990 TV Special special thanks
Self Title Year Status Character A Classy Broad 2016 Documentary Himself Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens: The Story Awakens - The Table Read 2016 Video documentary short Himself Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey 2016 Documentary Himself Bystander Revolution 2014 TV Series documentary Himself Success in the System 2014 Video documentary short Himself Kathleen Kennedy 2013 Pioneer of the Year Award Tribute Reel 2013 Documentary short Himself Made in Hollywood 2012 TV Series Himself Tavis Smiley 2012 TV Series Himself A Conversation with the Masters: The Empire Strikes Back 30 Years Later 2011 Video documentary short Himself On Story 2011 TV Series Himself Indy's Friends and Enemies 2008 Video short Himself Miracles and Mystery: Creating 'The Green Mile' 2006 Video documentary Himself Body Heat: The Plan 2006 Video short Himself Body Heat: The Post-Production 2006 Video short Himself Body Heat: The Production 2006 Video short Himself All of What Follows Is True: The Making of 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' 2006 Video documentary short Himself Steve McQueen: The Essence of Cool 2005 TV Movie documentary Himself - Interviewee Memories of 'The Bodyguard' 2005 Video documentary short Himself Männer im Trenchcoat, Frauen im Pelz 2004 TV Movie documentary Himself The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing 2004 Documentary Himself The Force Is with Them: The Legacy of 'Star Wars' 2004 Video documentary short Himself - Screenwriter, 'The Empire Strikes Back' Empire of Dreams: The Story of the 'Star Wars' Trilogy 2004 Video documentary Himself - Writer It's Like Life 2004 Video documentary short Himself - Writer / Producer / Director Reflections on the Accidental Tourist 2004 Video documentary short Himself 100 Greatest Sexy Moments 2003 TV Movie documentary Himself Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy 2003 Video documentary Himself Biography 2003 TV Series documentary Himself HBO First Look 2003 TV Series documentary Himself - Director The Big Show 2001 TV Movie Himself The Directors 2001 TV Series documentary Himself Guns for Hire: The Making of 'The Magnificent Seven' 2000 TV Movie documentary Himself The Martin Short Show 1999 TV Series Himself The Making of 'Silverado' 1999 Video documentary short Himself The Big Chill: A Reunion 1999 Video documentary Himself One Vision 1998 Documentary Himself Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery 1997 TV Movie documentary Himself The 2th Annual Lucy Awards 1995 TV Special Himself American Cinema 1995 TV Series documentary Himself Wyatt Earp: Walk with a Legend 1994 TV Movie documentary Himself - Director American Masters 1993 TV Series documentary Himself Film '72 1984 TV Series Himself
Won Awards Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie 2016 Saturn Award Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA Best Writing Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015) 2006 Laurel Award for Screen Writing Achievement Writers Guild of America, USA 2005 Career Achievement Award Casting Society of America, USA 2001 Distinguished Screenwriter Award Austin Film Festival 1999 CEC Award for Best Screenplay San Sebastián International Film Festival Mumford (1999) 1995 Razzie Award Razzie Awards Worst Remake or Sequel Wyatt Earp (1994) 1995 Spur Award Western Writers of America Best Drama Script Wyatt Earp (1994) 1992 Golden Berlin Bear Berlin International Film Festival Grand Canyon (1991) 1992 ShoWest Award ShoWest Convention, USA Director of the Year 1990 USC Scripter Award USC Scripter Award The Accidental Tourist (1988) 1985 Young Venice Award - Special Mention Venice Film Festival Silverado (1985) 1984 Hugo Hugo Awards Best Dramatic Presentation Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983) 1984 WGA Award (Screen) Writers Guild of America, USA Best Comedy Written Directly for the Screen The Big Chill (1983) 1983 People's Choice Award Toronto International Film Festival The Big Chill (1983) 1982 Saturn Award Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA Best Writing Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) 1982 Hugo Hugo Awards Best Dramatic Presentation Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) 1981 Hugo Hugo Awards Best Dramatic Presentation Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Nominated Awards Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie 2016 Hugo Hugo Awards Best Dramatic Presentation - Long Form Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015) 2015 Screenplay Competition Screenwriters Choice Awards, Online Best Adapted Screenplay Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015) 1999 Golden Seashell San Sebastián International Film Festival Mumford (1999) 1995 Razzie Award Razzie Awards Worst Picture Wyatt Earp (1994) 1995 Razzie Award Razzie Awards Worst Director Wyatt Earp (1994) 1993 Razzie Award Razzie Awards Worst Picture The Bodyguard (1992) 1993 Razzie Award Razzie Awards Worst Screenplay The Bodyguard (1992) 1992 Golden Globe Golden Globes, USA Best Screenplay - Motion Picture Grand Canyon (1991) 1992 WGA Award (Screen) Writers Guild of America, USA Best Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen Grand Canyon (1991) 1992 Oscar Academy Awards, USA Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen Grand Canyon (1991) 1990 BAFTA Film Award BAFTA Awards Best Screenplay - Adapted The Accidental Tourist (1988) 1989 Oscar Academy Awards, USA Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium The Accidental Tourist (1988) 1989 Golden St. George Moscow International Film Festival The Accidental Tourist (1988) 1989 WGA Award (Screen) Writers Guild of America, USA Best Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium The Accidental Tourist (1988) 1989 Oscar Academy Awards, USA Best Picture The Accidental Tourist (1988) 1988 NYFCC Award New York Film Critics Circle Awards Best Director The Accidental Tourist (1988) 1985 BAFTA Film Award BAFTA Awards Best Screenplay - Original The Big Chill (1983) 1984 Oscar Academy Awards, USA Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen The Big Chill (1983) 1984 Golden Globe Golden Globes, USA Best Screenplay - Motion Picture The Big Chill (1983) 1984 Saturn Award Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA Best Writing Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983) 1984 DGA Award Directors Guild of America, USA Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures The Big Chill (1983) 1982 Edgar Edgar Allan Poe Awards Best Motion Picture Body Heat (1981) 1982 WGA Award (Screen) Writers Guild of America, USA Best Drama Written Directly for the Screen Body Heat (1981) 1982 WGA Award (Screen) Writers Guild of America, USA Best Comedy Written Directly for the Screen Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) 1981 Saturn Award Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA Best Writing Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) 1981 WGA Award (Screen) Writers Guild of America, USA Best Comedy Adapted from Another Medium Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
2nd Place Awards Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie 1983 LAFCA Award Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards Best Screenplay The Big Chill (1983) 1981 LAFCA Award Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards Best Director Body Heat (1981)
3rd Place Awards Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie 1988 NYFCC Award New York Film Critics Circle Awards Best Screenplay The Accidental Tourist (1988)
Known for movies Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
$30 Million
