Irvin Kershner
  • Birthplace

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

  • Birthday
    April 29, 1923

    Deathday
    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
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