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Lawrence Kasdan

Awards

Lawrence Kasdan

18 wins & 37 nominations

Academy Awards, USA

  • Kevin Kline, Steve Martin, Danny Glover, Mary-Louise Parker, Mary McDonnell, and Alfre Woodard in Grand Canyon (1991)
    1992 Nominee Oscar
    • Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen
    • Grand Canyon
    Shared with: Meg Kasdan
  • Geena Davis, William Hurt, and Kathleen Turner in The Accidental Tourist (1988)
    1989 Nominee Oscar
    • Best Picture
    • The Accidental Tourist
    Shared with: Charles Okun · Michael Grillo
  • Geena Davis, William Hurt, and Kathleen Turner in The Accidental Tourist (1988)
    1989 Nominee Oscar
    • Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium
    • The Accidental Tourist
    Shared with: Frank Galati
  • The Big Chill (1983)
    1984 Nominee Oscar
    • Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen
    • The Big Chill
    Shared with: Barbara Benedek

Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA

  • Harrison Ford, Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, Kenny Baker, Michael Giacchino, Peter Mayhew, Nigel Godrich, Oscar Isaac, Brian Herring, Lupita Nyong'o, Dave Chapman, Adam Driver, Gwendoline Christie, John Boyega, and Daisy Ridley in Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015)
    2016 Winner Saturn Award
    • Best Writing
    • Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens
    Shared with: J.J. Abrams · Michael Arndt
  • Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, James Earl Jones, Warwick Davis, David Prowse, Billy Dee Williams, Michael Carter, and Larry Ward in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
    1984 Nominee Saturn Award
    • Best Writing
    • Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
    Shared with: George Lucas
  • Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman, Wolf Kahler, Ronald Lacey, and Terry Richards in Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
    1982 Winner Saturn Award
    • Best Writing
    • Raiders of the Lost Ark
  • Harrison Ford, Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, James Earl Jones, David Prowse, Kenny Baker, and Peter Mayhew in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
    1981 Nominee Saturn Award
    • Best Writing
    • Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
    Shared with: Leigh Brackett

Austin Film Festival

  • Lawrence Kasdan
    2001 Winner Distinguished Screenwriter Award

Berlin International Film Festival

  • Kevin Kline, Steve Martin, Danny Glover, Mary-Louise Parker, Mary McDonnell, and Alfre Woodard in Grand Canyon (1991)
    1992 Winner Golden Berlin Bear
    • Grand Canyon

BAFTA Awards

  • Geena Davis, William Hurt, and Kathleen Turner in The Accidental Tourist (1988)
    1990 Nominee BAFTA Film Award
    • Best Screenplay - Adapted
    • The Accidental Tourist
    Shared with: Frank Galati
  • The Big Chill (1983)
    1985 Nominee BAFTA Film Award
    • Best Screenplay - Original
    • The Big Chill
    Shared with: Barbara Benedek

Casting Society (CSA)

  • Lawrence Kasdan
    2005 Winner Career Achievement Award

Directors Guild of America, USA

  • The Big Chill (1983)
    1984 Nominee DGA Award
    • Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures
    • The Big Chill

Edgar Allan Poe Awards

  • William Hurt and Kathleen Turner in Body Heat (1981)
    1982 Nominee Edgar
    • Best Motion Picture
    • Body Heat

Primetime Emmy Awards

  • Martin Short in Marty, Life Is Short (2026)
    2026 Nominee Primetime Emmy
    • Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special
    • Marty, Life Is Short
    Shared with: Sara Bernstein · Meredith Kaulfers · Christopher St. John · Justin Wilkes · Blair Foster · Ryan Carli
  • Martin Short in Marty, Life Is Short (2026)
    2026 Nominee Primetime Emmy
    • Outstanding Directing for a Documentary/Nonfiction Program
    • Marty, Life Is Short

Golden Globes, USA

  • Kevin Kline, Steve Martin, Danny Glover, Mary-Louise Parker, Mary McDonnell, and Alfre Woodard in Grand Canyon (1991)
    1992 Nominee Golden Globe
    • Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
    • Grand Canyon
    Shared with: Meg Kasdan
  • The Big Chill (1983)
    1984 Nominee Golden Globe
    • Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
    • The Big Chill
    Shared with: Barbara Benedek

Hugo Awards

  • Harrison Ford, Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, Kenny Baker, Michael Giacchino, Peter Mayhew, Nigel Godrich, Oscar Isaac, Brian Herring, Lupita Nyong'o, Dave Chapman, Adam Driver, Gwendoline Christie, John Boyega, and Daisy Ridley in Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015)
    2016 Nominee Hugo
    • Best Dramatic Presentation - Long Form
    • Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens
    Shared with: J.J. Abrams · Michael Arndt
  • Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, James Earl Jones, Warwick Davis, David Prowse, Billy Dee Williams, Michael Carter, and Larry Ward in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
    1984 Winner Hugo
    • Best Dramatic Presentation
    • Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
    Shared with: Richard Marquand · George Lucas
  • Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman, Wolf Kahler, Ronald Lacey, and Terry Richards in Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
    1982 Winner Hugo
    • Best Dramatic Presentation
    • Raiders of the Lost Ark
    Shared with: Steven Spielberg · George Lucas · Philip Kaufman
  • Harrison Ford, Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, James Earl Jones, David Prowse, Kenny Baker, and Peter Mayhew in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
    1981 Winner Hugo
    • Best Dramatic Presentation
    • Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
    Shared with: Irvin Kershner · Leigh Brackett · George Lucas

Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards

  • The Big Chill (1983)
    1983 2nd Place LAFCA Award
    • Best Screenplay
    • The Big Chill
    Shared with: Barbara Benedek
  • William Hurt and Kathleen Turner in Body Heat (1981)
    1981 2nd Place LAFCA Award
    • Best Director
    • Body Heat

Moscow International Film Festival

  • Geena Davis, William Hurt, and Kathleen Turner in The Accidental Tourist (1988)
    1989 Nominee Golden St. George
    • The Accidental Tourist

New York Film Critics Circle Awards

  • Geena Davis, William Hurt, and Kathleen Turner in The Accidental Tourist (1988)
    1988 Nominee NYFCC Award
    • Best Director
    • The Accidental Tourist
    4th Place.
  • Geena Davis, William Hurt, and Kathleen Turner in The Accidental Tourist (1988)
    1988 3rd Place NYFCC Award
    • Best Screenplay
    • The Accidental Tourist
    3rd place
    Shared with: Frank Galati

Razzie Awards

  • Kevin Costner in Wyatt Earp (1994)
    1995 Nominee Razzie Award
    • Worst Picture
    • Wyatt Earp
    Shared with: Jim Wilson · Kevin Costner
  • Kevin Costner in Wyatt Earp (1994)
    1995 Winner Razzie Award
    • Worst Remake or Sequel
    • Wyatt Earp
    Shared with: Jim Wilson · Kevin Costner
  • Kevin Costner in Wyatt Earp (1994)
    1995 Nominee Razzie Award
    • Worst Director
    • Wyatt Earp
  • Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston in The Bodyguard (1992)
    1993 Nominee Razzie Award
    • Worst Picture
    • The Bodyguard
    Shared with: Jim Wilson · Kevin Costner
  • Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston in The Bodyguard (1992)
    1993 Nominee Razzie Award
    • Worst Screenplay
    • The Bodyguard

San Sebastián International Film Festival

  • Ted Danson, David Paymer, Martin Short, Elisabeth Moss, Alfre Woodard, Hope Davis, Zooey Deschanel, and Pruitt Taylor Vince in Mumford (1999)
    1999 Winner CEC Award for Best Screenplay
    • Mumford
  • Ted Danson, David Paymer, Martin Short, Elisabeth Moss, Alfre Woodard, Hope Davis, Zooey Deschanel, and Pruitt Taylor Vince in Mumford (1999)
    1999 Nominee Golden Seashell
    • Mumford

Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America

  • Harrison Ford, Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, Kenny Baker, Michael Giacchino, Peter Mayhew, Nigel Godrich, Oscar Isaac, Brian Herring, Lupita Nyong'o, Dave Chapman, Adam Driver, Gwendoline Christie, John Boyega, and Daisy Ridley in Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015)
    2016 Nominee Bradbury Award
    • Outstanding Dramatic Presentation
    • Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens
    Shared with: J.J. Abrams · Michael Arndt

ShoWest Convention, USA

  • Lawrence Kasdan
    1992 Winner ShoWest Award
    • Director of the Year

Toronto International Film Festival

  • The Big Chill (1983)
    1983 Winner People's Choice Award
    • The Big Chill

USC Scripter Award

  • Geena Davis, William Hurt, and Kathleen Turner in The Accidental Tourist (1988)
    1990 Winner USC Scripter Award
    • The Accidental Tourist
    Shared with: Anne Tyler · Frank Galati

Venice Film Festival

  • Kevin Costner, Kevin Kline, Danny Glover, and Scott Glenn in Silverado (1985)
    1985 Winner Young Venice Award - Special Mention
    • Silverado

Writers Guild of America, USA

  • Lawrence Kasdan
    2006 Winner Laurel Award for Screen Writing Achievement
  • Kevin Kline, Steve Martin, Danny Glover, Mary-Louise Parker, Mary McDonnell, and Alfre Woodard in Grand Canyon (1991)
    1992 Nominee WGA Award (Screen)
    • Best Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen
    • Grand Canyon
    Shared with: Meg Kasdan
  • Geena Davis, William Hurt, and Kathleen Turner in The Accidental Tourist (1988)
    1989 Nominee WGA Award (Screen)
    • Best Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium
    • The Accidental Tourist
    Shared with: Frank Galati
  • The Big Chill (1983)
    1984 Winner WGA Award (Screen)
    • Best Comedy Written Directly for the Screen
    • The Big Chill
    Shared with: Barbara Benedek
  • William Hurt and Kathleen Turner in Body Heat (1981)
    1982 Nominee WGA Award (Screen)
    • Best Drama Written Directly for the Screen
    • Body Heat

Western Writers of America

  • Kevin Costner in Wyatt Earp (1994)
    1995 Winner Spur Award
    • Best Drama Script
    • Wyatt Earp
    Shared with: Dan Gordon

Screenwriters Choice Awards, Online

  • Harrison Ford, Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, Kenny Baker, Michael Giacchino, Peter Mayhew, Nigel Godrich, Oscar Isaac, Brian Herring, Lupita Nyong'o, Dave Chapman, Adam Driver, Gwendoline Christie, John Boyega, and Daisy Ridley in Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015)
    2015 Nominee Screenplay Competition
    • Best Adapted Screenplay
    • Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens
    Shared with: J.J. Abrams · Michael Arndt

Awards Circuit Community Awards

  • Kevin Kline, Steve Martin, Danny Glover, Mary-Louise Parker, Mary McDonnell, and Alfre Woodard in Grand Canyon (1991)
    1991 Nominee ACCA
    • Best Original Screenplay
    • Grand Canyon
    Shared with: Meg Kasdan

20/20 Awards

  • Geena Davis, William Hurt, and Kathleen Turner in The Accidental Tourist (1988)
    2009 Nominee Felix
    • Best Adapted Screenplay
    • The Accidental Tourist
    Shared with: Frank Galati
  • William Hurt and Kathleen Turner in Body Heat (1981)
    2002 Nominee Felix
    • Best Original Screenplay
    • Body Heat
  • Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman, Wolf Kahler, Ronald Lacey, and Terry Richards in Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
    2002 Winner Felix
    • Best Adapted Screenplay
    • Raiders of the Lost Ark
    Shared with: Philip Kaufman · George Lucas

Cahiers du Cinéma

  • Geena Davis, William Hurt, and Kathleen Turner in The Accidental Tourist (1988)
    1989 Nominee Top 10 Film Award
    • Best Film
    • The Accidental Tourist
    Tenth Place; tied with I Want to Go Home (1989) and Time of the Gypsies (1988)

Dragon Awards

  • Harrison Ford, Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, Kenny Baker, Michael Giacchino, Peter Mayhew, Nigel Godrich, Oscar Isaac, Brian Herring, Lupita Nyong'o, Dave Chapman, Adam Driver, Gwendoline Christie, John Boyega, and Daisy Ridley in Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015)
    2016 Nominee Dragon Award
    • Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Movie
    • Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens
    Shared with: J.J. Abrams · Michael Arndt

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