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
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Darling Companion
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Clash of the Titans
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In the Land of Women
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The TV Set
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Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation
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The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing
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Continental Divide
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Dreamcatcher
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Body Heat
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Mumford
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Home Fries
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Silverado
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Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
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French Kiss
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Wyatt Earp
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Jumpin' at the Boneyard
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The Bodyguard
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Grand Canyon
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I Love You to Death
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Immediate Family
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The Accidental Tourist
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Cross My Heart
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Into the Night
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The Big Chill
| Year | Award | Category | Movie | Result |
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| 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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