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Lawrence Kasdan

Born on January 14, 1949 in Miami Beach, FL
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The archetypal Hollywood baby boomer, American director Lawrence Kasdan planned to be an English teacher upon his graduation from the University of Michigan. Read Full Biography
Year Award Category Movie Result
1991 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Original Screenplay Grand Canyon Nominated
1988 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Adapted Screenplay The Accidental Tourist Nominated
1988 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Picture The Accidental Tourist Nominated
1983 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Original Screenplay The Big Chill Nominated
1983 Directors Guild of America Best Director The Big Chill Nominated


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