The Kasdan Family
The screenwriter who helped build Star Wars and Indiana Jones raised two sons in the trade, one of whom co-wrote a Star Wars film with him.
Family Tree
Family Members
Lawrence Kasdan
Director, Screenwriter · b. 1949
A screenwriter and director behind some of the most successful adventure films ever made, as well as acclaimed adult dramas.
Notable Works
- The Empire Strikes Back
- Raiders of the Lost Ark
- The Big Chill
Jake Kasdan
Director, Producer · b. 1974
Lawrence's elder son, a comedy director who steered the Jumanji revival into a major franchise.
Notable Works
- Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
- Bad Teacher
- Orange County
son
Jon Kasdan
Screenwriter, Director · b. 1979
Lawrence's younger son, a writer and former actor who co-wrote Solo: A Star Wars Story with his father.
Notable Works
- Solo: A Star Wars Story
- In the Land of Women
- Willow (series)