Kathleen Kennedy

Born: 1953-06-05

Kathleen Kennedy (born June 5, 1953) is an American film producer and current president of Lucasfilm. In 1981, she co-founded the production company Amblin Entertainment with Steven Spielberg and husband Frank Marshall. Her first film as a producer was E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982). She subsequently produced the Jurassic Park franchise, the first two of which became two of the top ten highest-grossing films of the 1990s. In 1992, she co-founded The Kennedy/Marshall Company with her husband Frank Marshall. On October 30, 2012, she became the president of Lucasfilm after The Walt Disney Company acquired the company for over $4 billion. She received the Irving G. Thalberg Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2018. Overall, Kennedy participated in the making of 60 films, mostly as executive producer, that garnered 8 Academy Award nominations and over $11 billion worldwide, including three of the highest-grossing films in motion picture history. Kennedy is second only to Spielberg in domestic box office receipts, with over $7 billion as of January 2018.


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as 'Anything Goes' Dancer (uncredited)
Released: 1984-05-23

After arriving in India, Indiana Jones is asked by a desperate village to find a mystical stone....

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Spielberg

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Released: 2017-10-05

A documentary on the life and career of one of the most influential film directors of all time,...

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Milius

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Released: 2013-03-09

The life story of ‘Zen Anarchist’ filmmaker John Milius, one of the most influential...

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The Skywalker Legacy

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Released: 2020-03-18

The story lives forever in this feature-length documentary that charts the making of Star Wars:...

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And the Oscar Goes To...

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Released: 2014-02-01

The story of the gold-plated statuette that became the film industry's most coveted prize, AND...

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Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett

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Released: 2021-11-12

A special celebrating the origins and legacy of Star Wars' legendary bounty hunter, Boba Fett.

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The Director and the Jedi

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Released: 2018-03-12

An intimate documentary delving into Rian Johnson's process as he comes in as a director new to...

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Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford

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Released: 2023-12-01

An in-depth look at an incredible moment in film history when Steven Spielberg and George Lucas...

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The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button

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Released: 2009-05-05

A documentary about the making of David Fincher's 2008 film THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON....

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The Making of 'The Lost World'

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Released: 1997-05-08

Behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of director Steven Spielberg's 1997 film "The...

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Citizen Steve

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Released: 1987-01-01

On the occasion of the 40th birthday of the almighty filmmaker Steven Allan Spielberg,...

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The Stories: The Making of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'

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Released: 2017-04-04

The Making of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'

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The Making of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

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Released: 2023-08-29

Join the adventure with the cast and crew, showcasing new characters, stunts, music, locations,...

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An Old Fashioned Love Story: Making 'The Bridges of Madison County'

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Released: 2008-05-06

Follow the difficult birth and full realization of this beautifully told romance through its...

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Master & Apprentice: A Special Look at Ahsoka

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Released: 2023-08-14

Dive into the new Star Wars master-apprentice legacy with the cast and filmmakers of Ahsoka.

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Lincoln: An American Journey

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Released: 2013-01-16

Documentary on the making of Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln" (2012).

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The 'E.T.' Journals

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Released: 2012-10-09

The following documentary is composed exclusively of original behind-the-scenes footage shot...

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Tales from the Future

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Released: 2010-10-26

Eighy-part retrospective documentary on the making of "Back to the Future" (and its two sequels)...

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Alive: 20 Years Later

as Self - Producer
Released: 1993-12-31

Documentary looking at the making of the 1993 film Alive about the 1972 plane crash in the...

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The Making Of 'Jurassic Park III'

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Released: 2001-12-11

A very in depth look at the making of the movie, a look at the special effects and animatronics...

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The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'

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Released: 1996-10-01

A behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of Steven Spielberg's 1982 film "E.T. the...

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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial 20th Anniversary Special

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Released: 2002-03-16

A retrospective of "E.T.," featuring a cast reunion and a look at the making of the 20th...

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John Williams: The Seventh Symphony

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Released: 2016-01-02

A discussion of Williams' iconic work and new material for The Force Awakens.

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Doctor Zhivago: A Celebration

as Self
Released: 2010-05-04

Interviews analyzing and looking back at the making of, and the impact made by, of one of the...

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Star Wars: Visions

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First aired: 2021-09-22

This anthology of animated shorts from around the world celebrates the myth of Star Wars through...

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Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian

as Self - Executive Producer
First aired: 2020-05-04

Executive producer Jon Favreau invites the cast and crew of The Mandalorian to share an...

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Star Wars: The High Republic Show

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First aired: 2021-01-27

Host Krystina Arielle brings you the latest and greatest Star Wars: The High Republic news,...

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