Production
Howard G. Kazanjian
Born 1942-07-26
Los Angeles County, California, USA
Department: Production
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
Prominent works featuring Howard G. Kazanjian
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The Empire Strikes Back
1980
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Return of the Jedi
1983
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Raiders of the Lost Ark
1981
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Demolition Man
1993
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The Wild Bunch
1969
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The Rookie
1990
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Family Plot
1976
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Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
2004
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Shortcut to Happiness
2007
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More American Graffiti
1979
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (19 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Shortcut to Happiness | Executive Producer | Movie | 2007 |
 | The Bridge of San Luis Rey | Executive Producer | Movie | 2004 |
 | Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy | Self | Movie | 2004 |
 | The Sky is Falling | Executive Producer | Movie | 2001 |
 | Plotting 'Family Plot' | Self | Movie | 2001 |
 | Carlo's Wake | Executive Producer | Movie | 1999 |
 | Demolition Man | Producer | Movie | 1993 |
 | The Rookie | Producer | Movie | 1990 |
 | From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga | Self | Movie | 1983 |
| From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga | Executive Producer | Movie | 1983 |
 | Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi | Self | Movie | 1983 |
 | Return of the Jedi | Producer | Movie | 1983 |
 | The Making of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' | Self | Movie | 1981 |
 | Raiders of the Lost Ark | Executive Producer | Movie | 1981 |
 | The Empire Strikes Back | Producer | Movie | 1980 |
 | More American Graffiti | Producer | Movie | 1979 |
 | Family Plot | First Assistant Director | Movie | 1976 |
 | The Wild Bunch | Second Assistant Director | Movie | 1969 |
 | Finian's Rainbow | Assistant Director | Movie | 1968 |