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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
1984Screenplay

American Graffiti
1973Writer
1973Writer

Messiah of Evil
1974as Ticket Booth Zombie (uncredited)
1974as Ticket Booth Zombie (uncredited)

Radioland Murders
1994Screenplay
1994Screenplay

Howard the Duck
1986Producer, Screenplay
1986Producer, Screenplay

More American Graffiti
1979Characters
1979Characters

French Postcards
1979as Chief Snail
1979as Chief Snail

Best Defense
1984Producer, Screenplay
1984Producer, Screenplay