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Howard G. Kazanjian

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Howard G. Kazanjian

Known For

Production

Gender

Male

Birthday

Jul 26, 1942 (84 years old)

Place of Birth

Los Angeles County, California, USA

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).

Known For

Acting
2004Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars TrilogySelf
2001Plotting 'Family Plot'Self
1983Classic Creatures: Return of the JediSelf
1983From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a SagaSelf
1981The Making of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'Self
Production
2007Shortcut to HappinessExecutive Producer
2004The Bridge of San Luis ReyExecutive Producer
2001The Sky is FallingExecutive Producer
1999Carlo's WakeExecutive Producer
1993Demolition ManProducer
1990The RookieProducer
1983Return of the JediProducer
1983From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a SagaExecutive Producer
1981Raiders of the Lost ArkExecutive Producer
1980The Empire Strikes BackProducer
1979More American GraffitiProducer
Directing
1976Family PlotFirst Assistant Director
1969The Wild BunchSecond Assistant Director
1968Finian's RainbowAssistant Director