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Irvin Kershner (born Isadore Kershner; April 29, 1923 – November 27, 2010) was an American director for film and television. Early in his career as a filmmaker he directed quirky, independent drama films, while working as a lecturer at the University of Southern California.
Irvin Kershner died at age 87 of lung cancer in his home in Los Angeles, California on November 27, 2010. Born April 29, 1923. Died November 27, 2010 (87) Add to list. Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. 5 wins & 3 nominations total. Photos 20. Known for. Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back. 8.7. Director. 1980. Never Say Never Again. 6.1.
Irvin Kershner. Director: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back. Irvin Kershner was born on April 29, 1923 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A graduate of the University of Southern California film school, Kershner began his career in 1950, producing documentaries for the United States Information Service in the Middle East.
Irvin Kershner (born April 29, 1923, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.—died November 27, 2010, Los Angeles, California) was an American television and film director who worked in a variety of genres but was perhaps best known for The Empire Strikes Back (1980) from the Star Wars series.
Nov 30, 2010 · Irvin Kershner, a film director who made name-brand Hollywood movies with name-brand Hollywood stars including “The Empire Strikes Back,” the second film in the original “Star Wars” trilogy...
Nov 29, 2010 · Irvin Kershner -- who directed the Star Wars sequel "The Empire Strikes Back," the James Bond film "Never Say Never Again" and "Robocop 2" -- has died at age 87.
Apr 28, 2017 · The Empire Strikes Back director Irvin Kershner was a true-life Obi-Wan Kenobi. The late filmmaker would be 94 on April 29. To him, the greatest 'Star Wars' movie ever made was endless...
Nov 29, 2010 · Irvin Kershner, who directed the first (and best) sequel to Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, has died in Los Angeles.
Irvin Kershner. Director, Producer. 26 April 1923 to 29 November 2010. Cutting his directorial teeth under Roger Corman, Kershner is best known for helming the hugely successful Star Wars sequel The Empire Strikes Back (1980).
Nov 29, 2010 · Helmer Irvin Kershner, who directed “The Empire Strikes Back,” died Saturday in Los Angeles of lung cancer. He was 87.
