Lawrence Kasdan

Characters played by Lawrence Kasdan

Gambler — Wyatt Earp (1994)

Background character in saloon scenes.

Career Overview

Lawrence Kasdan has 74 screen credits in a career dating back to 1980. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Star Wars with 4 titles. Signature works include Raiders of the Lost Ark, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, The Empire Strikes Back. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For: Writing
Gender: male
Known Credits: 74
Birth Date: 1949-01-14 00:00:00
Birth Place: Miami, Florida, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

Star Wars (4 titles)
Wyatt Earp Films (1 titles)
Indiana Jones (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

Harrison Ford (4 collaborations)
Kiran Shah (4 collaborations)
Anthony Daniels (4 collaborations)
Peter Diamond (3 collaborations)
Mark Hamill (3 collaborations)
Carrie Fisher (3 collaborations)
Peter Mayhew (3 collaborations)
Warwick Davis (3 collaborations)
Frank Oz (3 collaborations)
Alec Guinness (3 collaborations)

Credits

writing (18 credits)
- November Road
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2026
- Solo: A Star Wars Story
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2018
- Solo: A Star Wars Story 360
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2018
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2015
- Darling Companion
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2012
- Dreamcatcher
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  2003
- Mumford
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1999
- Wyatt Earp
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  1994
- The Bodyguard
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  1992
- Grand Canyon
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1991
- The Accidental Tourist
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  1988
- Silverado
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  1985
- The Big Chill
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1983
- Return of the Jedi
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  1983
- Continental Divide
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1981
- Body Heat
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1981
- Raiders of the Lost Ark
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  1981
- The Empire Strikes Back
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  1980
directing (14 credits)
- November Road
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2026
- Marty, Life Is Short
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2026
- Last Week at Ed's
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2019
- Darling Companion
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2012
- Dreamcatcher
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2003
- Mumford
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1999
- French Kiss
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1995
- Wyatt Earp
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1994
- Grand Canyon
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1991
- I Love You to Death
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1990
- The Accidental Tourist
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1988
- Silverado
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1985
- The Big Chill
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1983
- Body Heat
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1981
production (19 credits)
- Marty, Life Is Short
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2026
- Last Week at Ed's
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2019
- Solo: A Star Wars Story
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2018
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens
  
  co-producer
  
  production
  
  2015
- Darling Companion
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2012
- In the Land of Women
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2007
- The TV Set
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2007
- Dreamcatcher
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2003
- Mumford
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  1999
- Home Fries
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  1998
- Wyatt Earp
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  1994
- The Bodyguard
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  1992
- Grand Canyon
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  1991
- Jumpin' at the Boneyard
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1991
- Immediate Family
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1989
- The Accidental Tourist
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  1988
- Cross My Heart
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  1987
- Silverado
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  1985
- The Big Chill
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1983
actors (22 credits)
- Marty, Life Is Short
  Self (voice)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2026
- Music by John Williams
  Self - Filmmaker
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2024
- Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2023
- Kasdan on Kasdan
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2018
- Five Came Back
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2017
- John Williams: The Seventh Symphony
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2016
- A Conversation with the Masters: The Empire Strikes Back 30 Years Later
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2011
- All of What Follows Is True: The Making of 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid'
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2006
- Steve McQueen: The Essence of Cool
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2005
- Männer im Trenchcoat, Frauen im Pelz
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2004
- The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2004
- Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2004
- The Force Is with Them: The Legacy of 'Star Wars'
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2004
- 100 Greatest Sexy Moments
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2003
- Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy
  self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2003
- Guns for Hire: The Making of 'The Magnificent Seven'
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2000
- The Making of Silverado
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1999
- The Big Chill: A Reunion
  Self - Writer, Director, Executive Producer
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1999
- As Good as It Gets
  Dr. Green
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1997
- Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1997
- Wyatt Earp
  Gambler
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1994
- Into the Night
  Detective #2
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1985
crew (1 credits)
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens
  
  creative consultant
  
  crew
  
  2015

Content sources

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