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Personal Info

Gender

Male

Birthday

1942-07-26 (82 years old)

Place of Birth

Los Angeles County, California, USA

Howard G. Kazanjian

Biography:

Howard G. Kazanjian (born July 26, 1942) is an Armenian-American film producer best known for the Star Wars films The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, as well as the Indiana Jones movie Raiders of the Lost Ark. Kazanjian was an originating member of Lucasfilm, Ltd., serving as its vice president for approximately eight years (1977 to 1984).

Known For

Acting

2004

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy as Self

2001

Plotting 'Family Plot' as Self

1983

Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi as Self

From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga as Self

1981

The Making of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' as Self

Production

2004

The Bridge of San Luis Rey as Executive Producer

2003

Shortcut to Happiness as Executive Producer

2001

The Sky is Falling as Executive Producer

1999

Carlo's Wake as Executive Producer

1993

Demolition Man as Producer

1990

The Rookie as Producer

1983

Return of the Jedi as Producer

From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga as Executive Producer

1981

Raiders of the Lost Ark as Executive Producer

1980

The Empire Strikes Back as Producer

1979

More American Graffiti as Producer

Directing

1976

Family Plot as First Assistant Director

1969

The Wild Bunch as Second Assistant Director

1968

Finian's Rainbow as Assistant Director