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Gloria Katz

Writing

Born October 25, 1942 · Los Angeles, U.S.A

Died November 25, 2018

IMDb

Biography

Gloria Katz (October 25, 1942 - November 25, 2018) was an American screenwriter and film producer, best known for her association with George Lucas. Along with her husband Willard Huyck, Katz created the screenplays of films including American Graffiti, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Howard the Duck.

Awards & recognition

  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Screenplay · 1987
  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Picture · 1987
  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Picture · 1987 · nominated
  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Screenplay · 1987 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 1974 · nominated

Filmography8 titles

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

1984Screenplay

American Graffiti

1973Writer

Messiah of Evil

1974as Ticket Booth Zombie (uncredited)

Radioland Murders

1994Screenplay

Howard the Duck

1986Producer, Screenplay

More American Graffiti

1979Characters

French Postcards

1979as Chief Snail

Best Defense

1984Producer, Screenplay