Howard G. Kazanjian
Production

Howard G. Kazanjian

Born 1942-07-26 · Los Angeles County, California, USA

Howard G. Kazanjian (born July 26, 1942) is an Armenian-American film producer best known for the Star Wars films The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, as well as the Indiana Jones movie Raiders of the Lost Ark. Kazanjian was an originating member of Lucasfilm, Ltd., serving as its vice president for approximately eight years (1977 to 1984).

Executive ProducerAssistant DirectorCastFirst Assistant DirectorProducer

Known for

Raiders of the Lost Ark★ 7.9Viewing moment
Raiders of the Lost Ark
1981
The Empire Strikes Back★ 8.4Viewing moment
The Empire Strikes Back
1980
Return of the Jedi★ 7.9Viewing moment
Return of the Jedi
1983
Demolition Man★ 6.7Viewing moment
Demolition Man
1993
More American Graffiti★ 5.1Viewing moment
More American Graffiti
1979
Family Plot★ 6.8Viewing moment
Family Plot
1976
Shortcut to Happiness★ 5.6Viewing moment
Shortcut to Happiness
2003
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy★ 7.7Viewing moment
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
2004
Finian's Rainbow★ 5.8Viewing moment
Finian's Rainbow
1968
From 'Star Wars' to 'Jedi' : The Making of a Saga★ 7.1Viewing moment
From 'Star Wars' to 'Jedi' : The Making of a Saga
1983
Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi★ 8.5Viewing moment
Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi
1983
Plotting 'Family Plot'★ 6.2Viewing moment
Plotting 'Family Plot'
2001
The Making of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'★ 7.2Viewing moment
The Making of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'
1981
The Sky is Falling★ 8Viewing moment
The Sky is Falling
2001

Frequent collaborators

George LucasGeorge LucasHarrison FordHarrison FordJohn WilliamsJohn WilliamsBen BurttBen BurttPhil TippettPhil TippettCarrie FisherCarrie FisherMark HamillMark HamillBilly Dee WilliamsBilly Dee Williams