About
Howard G. Kazanjian
Overview
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).
Known for
Acting |
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2004 | Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy | Actor | Self | 63 Fair |
2001 | Plotting 'Family Plot' | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
1983 | Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
1981 | The Making of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
Directing |
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1976 | Family Plot | Directing | First Assistant Director | 62 Fair |
1969 | The Wild Bunch | Directing | Second Assistant Director | 70 Good |
1968 | Finian's Rainbow | Directing | Assistant Director | 58 Average |
Production |
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2003 | Shortcut to Happiness | Production | Executive Producer | 58 Average |
2001 | The Sky is Falling | Production | Executive Producer | 59 Average |
1999 | Carlo's Wake | Production | Executive Producer | N/A N/A |
1993 | Demolition Man | Production | Producer | 66 Fair |
1990 | The Rookie | Production | Producer | 58 Average |
1983 | From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga | Production | Executive Producer | 59 Average |
1983 | Return of the Jedi | Production | Producer | 78 Good |
1981 | Raiders of the Lost Ark | Production | Executive Producer | 78 Good |
1980 | The Empire Strikes Back | Production | Producer | 83 Very good |
1979 | More American Graffiti | Production | Producer | 57 Average |