Howard G. Kazanjian
Production
Born: 1942-07-26 · 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).
🎬 Movies (18)
Shortcut to Happiness
2007
Executive Producer
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
2004
Self
The Bridge of San Luis Rey
2004
Executive Producer
Plotting 'Family Plot'
2001
Self
The Sky is Falling
2001
Executive Producer
Carlo's Wake
1999
Executive Producer
Demolition Man
1993
Producer
The Rookie
1990
Producer
Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi
1983
Self
From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga
1983
Self
Return of the Jedi
1983
Producer
The Making of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'
1981
Self
Raiders of the Lost Ark
1981
Executive Producer
The Empire Strikes Back
1980
Producer
More American Graffiti
1979
Producer
Family Plot
1976
First Assistant Director
The Wild Bunch
1969
Second Assistant Director
Finian's Rainbow
1968
Assistant Director