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Howard G. Kazanjian

Production

Born July 26, 1942 · Los Angeles County, California, USA

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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).

Awards & recognition

  • WILLA Literary Award · 2023
  • Inkpot Award · 1982

Filmography12 titles

Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back

1980Producer

Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi

1983Producer

Raiders of the Lost Ark

1981Executive Producer

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

2004as Self

The Wild Bunch

1969Second Assistant Director

Demolition Man

1993Producer

Family Plot

1976First Assistant Director

The Rookie

1990Producer

Finian's Rainbow

1968Assistant Director

Shortcut to Happiness

2003Executive Producer

The Bridge of San Luis Rey

2004Executive Producer

More American Graffiti

1979Producer