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Lawrence Kasdan is listed as a screenwriter, film director and actor. Lawrence Kasdan was born on January 14, 1949 in Miami, Florida, United States. The age as of 2026 is 77. Education on record includes Morgantown High School and University of Michigan. Recorded honors include Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement (2006), Golden Bear (1992) and Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation (1981).
My Take
Lawrence Kasdan belongs to a tiny club of screenwriters whose names sell films. Having written Raiders of the Lost Ark and shaped beloved corners of pop cinema, then directing Body Heat, The Big Chill, Silverado and writing The Bodyguard, he showed an astonishing range. What impresses me most is his ability to swing from pulpy adventure to mature ensemble drama without losing his voice. Winning both a Hugo and a Golden Bear signals a writer who fused crowd-pleasing craft with genuine authorship. In an industry that usually forgets its writers, Kasdan earned the rare distinction of being remembered by name.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lawrence Kasdan
- Name (Japanese)
- ローレンス・カスダン
- Reading
- ろーれんす・かすだん
- Born
- January 14, 1949 (age 77)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Ox
- Origin
- Miami, Florida, United States
- Occupation
- screenwriter / film director / actor / film producer / director
2. Background
- High school
- Morgantown High School
- University
- University of Michigan
Awards & achievements
- 2006 Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement
- 1992 Golden Bear
- 1981 Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Lawrence Kasdan born?
Born January 14, 1949 (age 77).
Where is Lawrence Kasdan from?
Lawrence Kasdan is from Miami, Florida, United States.
What does Lawrence Kasdan do?
Lawrence Kasdan works as screenwriter, film director, actor, film producer, director.
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