Gary Kurtz

Born: 1940-07-27

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Biography

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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Known For

The Godfather Part II
Star Wars
The Empire Strikes Back
The Dark Crystal
American Graffiti
Return to Oz
The Making of Star Wars
Jodorowsky's Dune
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
Two-Lane Blacktop

Top Movie Credits

The Godfather Part II Photographer in Court (uncredited)
Star Wars Producer
Return to Oz Executive Producer
The Making of Star Wars Executive Producer
Jodorowsky's Dune Self - Film Producer
Two-Lane Blacktop Associate Producer