Lawrence Kasdan

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Lawrence Kasdan Fast Facts:

Took inspiration from his father, who never fulfilled his desire to be a writer.
Met his wife while they were both students at the University of Michigan.
Worked in advertising before getting into film, and won a Clio Award despite hating the profession.
Received 37 rejections for his screenplay for The Bodyguard before it was purchased.
Made his stage directorial debut with a production of John Patrick Shanley's Four Dogs and a Bone at the Geffen Playhouse in 1995.

Lawrence Kasdan Relationships:
Sylvia Sarah Kasdan - Mother
Mark Kasdan - Brother
Meg Kasdan - Wife
Jon Kasdan - Son
Clarence Norman Kasdan - Father
Jake Kasdan - Son
Lawrence Kasdan Awards:
1992 Golden Globe: Best Screenplay - Motion Picture - Nominee
1983 Oscar: Best Writing (Original Screenplay) - Nominee
1991 Oscar: Best Writing (Original Screenplay) - Nominee
1983 Toronto International Film Festival: People's Choice Award - Winner
1988 Oscar: Best Motion Picture of the Year - Nominee
1988 Oscar: Best Writing (Screenplay--based on material from another medium) - Nominee
1989 BAFTA Awards: Best Adapted Screenplay - Nominee
1984 BAFTA Awards: Best Original Screenplay - Nominee
1992 Berlin Film Festival: Golden Bear - Winner
College:
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (BA in English Literature, 1970; MA in Education, 1972)