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Lawrence Kasdan - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 14, 1949 |
|---|---|
| Age | 77 |
| Birthplace | Miami, Florida, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also Lawrence Kasdan's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Writing screenplays for 'Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back', 'Star Wars: Return of the Jedi', 'Raiders of the Lost Ark', and directing 'The Big Chill' and 'Body Heat'. |
Intro
Lawrence Kasdan is an American screenwriter, director, and producer renowned for his work on some of the most iconic films in Hollywood, including writing the screenplays for 'The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of the Jedi', and directing hits like 'The Big Chill' and 'Body Heat.'
Early Life & Background
Lawrence Kasdan was born in Miami, Florida, and raised in Morgantown, West Virginia. He attended the University of Michigan, where he earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees in English.
Career Highlights
- Co-wrote the screenplays for 'Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back' (1980) and 'Return of the Jedi' (1983).
- Co-wrote the screenplay for 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' (1981).
- Wrote and directed 'Body Heat' (1981), 'The Big Chill' (1983), and 'Silverado' (1985).
- Received four Academy Award nominations.
- Helped revive the Star Wars franchise, co-writing 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' (2015).
Trivia
- Kasdan was originally hired to write 'The Empire Strikes Back' after Lucas was impressed with his script for 'Continental Divide'.
- He is the father of filmmaker Jake Kasdan.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Lawrence Kasdan?
Lawrence Kasdan is 77 years old.
When was Lawrence Kasdan born?
Lawrence Kasdan was born the 14 January 1949.
Where is Lawrence Kasdan from?
Miami, Florida, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About January 14th, 1949, in brief:
- Day of the week: January 14th, 1949 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: So Tired by Kay Starr
- Popular movie: Little Women directed by Mervyn LeRoy
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