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Gary Kurtz

Film Producer / Actor | * 07/27/1940 († 78, 09/23/2018) | Los Angeles, California (United States of America (USA))
Gary Douglas Kurtz (July 27, 1940 – September 23, 2018) was an American film producer whose list of credits includes American Graffiti (1973), Star Wars (1977), The Empire Strikes Back (1980), The Dark Crystal (1982) and Return to Oz (1985). Kurtz also co-produced the 1989 science fiction adventure film Slipstream, which reunited him with Star Wars star Mark Hamill. ()
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Most frequent genres for this person: Documentaries | Drama | Adventure

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A couple of high school graduates spend one final night cruising the strip with their buddies before they go off to college. ...

American Graffiti

PG

1973 | 3.5/5 | 1h 50min
Comedy, Drama
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On another planet in the distant past, a Gelfling embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of a magical crystal and restore order to his world, before the grotesque race of Skeksis find and use th ...

The Dark Crystal

PG

1982 | 3.6/5 | 1h 33min
Adventure, Kids & Family, Fantasy, Animation
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Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker and dashing captain Han Solo team together with the ...

Star Wars

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1977 | 4.1/5 | 2h 1min
Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
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Awards & Nominations for Gary Kurtz

2x Academy Award for Best Picture
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Movies with Gary Kurtz as Actor(14)

as Self (uncredited) (archive sound)2022 Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return
as himself2021 Remembering Return to Oz
2019 The Empire Strikes Door (A Star Wars Mystery)
as himself2019 The Empire Strikes Door (A Star Wars Mystery)
as Contributor2015 The Definitive History of Star Wars
as himself2015 I Am Your Father
as himself2013 Jodorowsky's Dune
as himself2010 The People vs. George Lucas
as himself2004 Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
as himself2004 When Star Wars Ruled the World
as himself1983 The World of 'The Dark Crystal'
as himself1980 Star Wars: Music by John Williams
as himself1977 The Making of Star Wars
as Photographer in Court (uncredited)1974 The Godfather Part II

Movies with Gary Kurtz as Crew(12)

Production/Producer2022 5-25-77
Production/Executive Producer2016 Gangster Kittens
Production/Producer1995 The Steal
Production/Producer1989 Slipstream
Production/Executive Producer1985 Return to Oz
Production/Producer1982 The Dark Crystal
Production/Producer1980 The Empire Strikes Back
Production/Executive Producer1977 The Making of Star Wars
Production/Producer1977 Star Wars
Production/Co-Producer1973 American Graffiti
Production/Associate Producer1971 Chandler
Production/Associate Producer1971 Two-Lane Blacktop

Full Name: Gary Kurtz
Born: Saturday, 07/27 1940 (July) in Los Angeles, California (United States of America (USA))
Died: Sunday, 09/23 2018 (September) in London (aged: 78)
Zodiac sign: Leo (Chinese zodiac sign: Dragon)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Educated at: University of Southern California
Gary Kurtz frequently works together with these people:
George Lucas (14x, Crew)
Walter Murch (8x, Crew)
Mark Hamill (7x, Actor)
Carrie Fisher (6x, Actress)
Harrison Ford (6x, Actor)
Frank Oz (6x, Actor)
Anthony Daniels (6x, Actor)
Kenny Baker (6x, Actor)
Jim Henson (6x, Actor)
Ben Burtt (6x, Crew)
Jaime Stangroom (6x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:1337773, Added: 09/03/2019, Last updated: 04/22/2024