Lawrence Kasdan


Birthday: January 14, 2049

The archetypal Hollywood baby boomer, American director Lawrence Kasdan planned to be an English teacher upon his graduation from the University of Michigan. Instead, he began writing for Chicago-based TV commercials, winning several awards in the process. He eventually tried his hand at screenwriting and, after numerous disappointments, earned a credit on The Empire Strikes Back (1980), ...more
  • 1991
  • Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie
  • Best Original Screenplay
  • Grand Canyon
  • nom
  • 1983
  • Directors Guild of America
  • Best Director
  • The Big Chill
  • nom
  • 1983
  • Hollywood Foreign Press Association
  • Best Screenplay
  • The Big Chill
  • nom


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