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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Irvin Kershner , licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Irvin Kershner

Directing Born April 29, 1923 – Died November 27, 2010 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

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

Spécial cinéma

Self

Film '72

Omnibus

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The Last Temptation of Christ

Zebedee

On Deadly Ground

Walters

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

Self

Corman's World

Self - Filmmaker

Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery

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From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga

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Angus

Mr. Stoff

Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection

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SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back

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