Lawrence KasdanAwards

Born:
January 14, 1949 in Miami Beach, FL
Occupation:
Director, Executive Producer, Producer, Screenwriter
Biography:
The archetypal Hollywood baby boomer, American director Lawrence Kasdan planned to be an English teacher upon his graduation from the University of Michigan. Instead, he began writing for Chicago-based TV commercials, winning several awards in the process. He eventually tried his hand at...Read More
  • Grand Canyon

    Best Original Screenplay

    Nominated
    Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
    1991
  • The Accidental Tourist

    Best Picture

    Nominated
    Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
    1988
  • The Accidental Tourist

    Best Adapted Screenplay

    Nominated
    Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
    1988
  • The Big Chill

    Best Director

    Nominated
    Directors Guild of America
    1983
  • The Big Chill

    Best Original Screenplay

    Nominated
    Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
    1983
  • The Big Chill

    Best Screenplay

    Nominated
    Hollywood Foreign Press Association
    1983

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