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Irvin Kershner

Directing Born Apr 29, 1923 Died Nov 27, 2010 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA 56 credits
56
Total Credits
1955–2017
63 Years Career Span
22
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Irvin Kershner was born Isadore Kershner on April 29, 1923, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, and died on November 27, 2010, at the age of 87. He was an American film and television director. Early in his career, he directed quirky, independent drama films and worked as a lecturer at the University of Southern California. Later in his career, he directed high-budget blockbusters, including Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, the James Bond adaptation Never Say Never Again, and RoboCop 2. Throughout his career, he received numerous accolades, which included nominations for both a Primetime Emmy Award and a Palme d'Or. His professional output includes 55 known credits in directing across film and television.

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Career

Career overview

Irvin Kershner was an American director for film and television who was born on April 29, 1923, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and passed away on November 27, 2010, at the age of 87. Early in his career as a filmmaker, he directed quirky, independent drama films while also working as a lecturer at the University of Southern California.

Later in his career, Kershner began making high-budget blockbusters. Among these prominent projects were Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, the James Bond adaptation Never Say Never Again, and RoboCop 2. Throughout the course of his career, he received numerous accolades, which included being nominated for both a Primetime Emmy Award and a Palme d'Or.

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Career timeline

Corporate Wars: The Making of 'RoboCop 2'
Being and Becoming
Corman's WorldA Conversation with the Masters: The Empire Strikes Back 30 Years Later
Fog City Mavericks
Shooting the Police: Cops on Film
Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years CollectionBen-Hur: The Epic That Changed CinemaBerkeley
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars TrilogyWhen Star Wars Ruled the World
Manhood
Mythos Hollywood - Das Geheimnis des Erfolgs
American Perfekt · ProducerStar Wars: The Magic & the Mystery
Angus
On Deadly Ground
seaQuest DSV · DirectorSeaQuest DSV · Director
RoboCop 2 · Director
Traveling Man · Director
The Last Temptation of ChristWildfire · Executive Producer
Amazing Stories · Director
Never Say Never Again · DirectorFrom Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga
The Empire Strikes Back · DirectorSP FX: The Empire Strikes BackStar Wars: Music by John WilliamsThe Making of The Empire Strikes Back
Eyes of Laura Mars · Director
The Return of a Man Called Horse · DirectorRaid on Entebbe · Director
Spécial cinémaBadlands · ThanksS*P*Y*S · Director
Up the Sandbox · Director
Film '72
Loving · Director
OmnibusThe Flim-Flam Man · Director
A Fine Madness · Director
The Luck of Ginger Coffey · Director
Kraft Suspense Theatre · DirectorA Face in the Rain · Director
Ben Casey · DirectorCain's Hundred · DirectorThe Hoodlum Priest · Director

Full Filmography

56 titles
  • Corporate Wars: The Making of 'RoboCop 2' (2017) as Self (archive footage)
  • Being and Becoming (2014) as Self
  • Corman's World (2011) as Self - Filmmaker
  • A Conversation with the Masters: The Empire Strikes Back 30 Years Later (2011) as Self
  • Fog City Mavericks (2007) as Self
  • Shooting the Police: Cops on Film (2006) as Self
  • Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection (2005) as Self
  • Ben-Hur: The Epic That Changed Cinema (2005) as Self
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  • Berkeley (2005) as Statistics Professor
  • Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy (2004) as Self
  • When Star Wars Ruled the World (2004) as Self
  • Manhood (2003) as Gentleman
  • Mythos Hollywood - Das Geheimnis des Erfolgs (1998) as Self
  • American Perfekt (1997) Producer
  • Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery (1997) as Self
  • Angus (1995) as Mr. Stoff
  • On Deadly Ground (1994) as Walters
  • seaQuest DSV (1993) Director
  • SeaQuest DSV (1993) Director
  • RoboCop 2 (1990) Director
  • Traveling Man (1989) Director
  • The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) as Zebedee
  • Wildfire (1988) Executive Producer
  • Amazing Stories (1985) Director
  • Never Say Never Again (1983) Director
  • From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga (1983) as Self
  • The Empire Strikes Back (1980) Director
  • SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) as Self
  • Star Wars: Music by John Williams (1980) as Self
  • The Making of The Empire Strikes Back (1980) as Self
  • Eyes of Laura Mars (1978) Director
  • The Return of a Man Called Horse (1976) Director
  • Raid on Entebbe (1976) Director
  • Spécial cinéma (1974) as Self
  • Badlands (1974) Thanks
  • S*P*Y*S (1974) Director
  • Up the Sandbox (1972) Director
  • Film '72 (1971)
  • Loving (1970) Director
  • Omnibus (1967) as Self
  • The Flim-Flam Man (1967) Director
  • A Fine Madness (1966) Director
  • The Luck of Ginger Coffey (1964) Director
  • Kraft Suspense Theatre (1963) Director
  • A Face in the Rain (1963) Director
  • Ben Casey (1961) Director
  • Cain's Hundred (1961) Director
  • The Hoodlum Priest (1961) Director
  • The Rebel (1959) Director
  • The Young Captives (1959) Director
  • Naked City (1958) Director
  • Stakeout on Dope Street (1958) Director
  • Stakeout on Dope Street (1958) Screenplay
  • Confidential File: Horror Comics (1955) Director
  • Confidential File: Barbiturates (1955) Director
  • Now Is Tomorrow Director

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Irvin Kershner best known for?

Irvin Kershner is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including On Deadly Ground (1994), Cold Mountain (2003), RoboCop 2 (1990), The Last Temptation of Christ (1988).

When and where was Irvin Kershner born?

Irvin Kershner was born on April 29, 1923 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. They passed away on November 27, 2010.

How many credits does Irvin Kershner have?

Irvin Kershner has accumulated over 56 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 2017.

What is Irvin Kershner's background in cinema and television?

Irvin Kershner was born Isadore Kershner on April 29, 1923, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, and died on November 27, 2010, at the age of 87. He was an American film and television director. Early in his career, he directed quirky, independent drama films and worked as a lecturer at the University of Southern Califo...

Irvin Kershner by the numbers

56credits
46films
10TV series
1955–2017active years

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