Irvin Kershner

Born: 1923-04-29

Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

Irvin Kershner (born Isadore Kershner; April 29, 1923 – November 27, 2010) was an American director for film and television. Early in his career as a filmmaker he directed quirky, independent drama films, while working as a lecturer at the University of Southern California. Later, he began making high-budget blockbusters such as Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, the James Bond adaptation Never Say Never Again and RoboCop 2. Through the course of his career, he received numerous accolades, including being nominated for both a Primetime Emmy Award and a Palme d'Or.

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Known For

The Empire Strikes Back
Never Say Never Again
RoboCop 2
The Last Temptation of Christ
Badlands
On Deadly Ground
Corman's World
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
Eyes of Laura Mars
Raid on Entebbe

Top Movie Credits

The Empire Strikes Back Director
Never Say Never Again Director
RoboCop 2 Director
The Last Temptation of Christ Zebedee
Badlands Thanks
On Deadly Ground Walters
Corman's World Self - Filmmaker
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy Self
Eyes of Laura Mars Director
Raid on Entebbe Director