Gloria Katz (October 25, 1942 – November 25, 2018) was an American screenwriter and film producer,[1] best known for her association with George Lucas. Along with her husband Willard Huyck, Katz created the screenplays of films including American Graffiti, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Howard the Duck.[1] Katz was of Jewish descent.[2][3]
Gloria Katz | |
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Born | (1942-10-25)October 25, 1942 Los Angeles, California, US |
Died | November 25, 2018(2018-11-25) (aged 76) Los Angeles, California, US |
Occupation | Screenwriter, Film producer |
Years active | 1973–1994 |
Spouse(s) | |
Children | 1 |
Awards | National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay 1973 American Graffiti New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Screenplay 1973 American Graffiti |
Though uncredited, Katz and Huyck edited Lucas's Star Wars script as they acted as script doctors for Lucas. Katz and Huyck are responsible for much of the humor and development of the iconic Princess Leia in the Star Wars script.[4]
Katz died from ovarian cancer in 2018 at the age of 76.[5]
Year | Film | Writer | Producer | Notes |
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1973 | Messiah of Evil | Yes | Yes | Also uncredited co-Director with Willard Huyck and uncredited actress; Role: Ticket Booth Zombie |
American Graffiti | Yes | No | ||
1975 | Lucky Lady | Yes | No | |
1979 | French Postcards | Yes | Yes | Also actress; Role: Chief Snail |
1984 | Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom | Yes | No | |
Best Defense | Yes | Yes | ||
1986 | Howard the Duck | Yes | Yes | |
1994 | Radioland Murders | Yes | No |
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1977 | Star Wars | Script doctor | Uncredited |
1979 | More American Graffiti | Based on characters created by | |
Go West! | Special thanks |
Year | Title | Writer | Executive producer | Notes |
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1988 | A Father's Homecoming | Yes | Yes | Television film |
1989 | Mothers, Daughters and Lovers | Yes | Yes |
Gloria is a Jewish Cinderella from Beverly Hills, and Willard is the ultimate WASP.
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