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Irvin Kershner

Irvin Kershner

Director & actor · born 29 April 1923 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

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. Later, he began making high-budget blockbusters such as Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, the James Bond adaptation Never Say Never Again and RoboCop 2. Through the course of his career, he received numerous accolades, including being nominated for both a Primetime Emmy Award and a Palme d'Or.

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Where to start: The Empire Strikes Back (1980).

As director 21

As actor 19

TV shows 2

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Irvin Kershner movie?

By viewer score, The Empire Strikes Back (1980) at 8.4/10.

What are Irvin Kershner’s most popular movies?

The Empire Strikes Back, RoboCop 2, Never Say Never Again.

How many movies has Irvin Kershner made?

40 films on TMDB, 21 as director, 19 as actor.

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