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Birthplace
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Birthday
April 29, 1923Deathday
November 27, 2010
Irvin Kershner
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Irvin Kershner (April 29, 1923 – November 27, 2010) was an American film director and occasional actor, best known for directing quirky, independent films early in his career, and then Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.
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Irvin Kershner awards and nominations
| Year | Category | Subcategory | Info | Movie/Tv Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Winner Saturn Award | Best Director (Irvin Kershner) | The Empire Strikes Back |
| 1981 | Hugo Awards | Winner Hugo | Best Dramatic Presentation (Irvin Kershner, Leigh Brackett, Lawrence Kasdan, George Lucas) | The Empire Strikes Back |
| Year | Category | Subcategory | Info | Movie/Tv Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | DVD Exclusive Awards | Nominee DVDX Award | Best Audio Commentary (New for DVD) (George Lucas, Irvin Kershner, Ben Burtt, Dennis Muren, Carrie Fisher, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment) | The Empire Strikes Back |
Irvin Kershner is known for...