Meg Kasdan
Meg Kasdan is an American screenwriter and film producer .
Life
Born Meg Goldman, Kasdan has been married to screenwriter and film director Lawrence Kasdan since 1971 . The marriage resulted in two sons, Jake and Jon . In the 1980s she appeared as an extra in some of her husband's films . In 1991 she and her husband wrote the screenplay for the film drama Grand Canyon - In the Heart of the City , on which she also worked as a producer. She and her husband were nominated for an Oscar for best original screenplay. They also received nominations for the Golden Globe Award and the WGA Award , but Thelma & Louise were victorious in all three awards .
Filmography (selection)
As an extra
- 1981: Hot Blood - Cold Blood ( Body Heat )
- 1983: The Big Chill ( The Big Chill )
- 1985: Silverado
- 1988: The Travels of Mr. Leary ( The Accidental Tourist )
Script and production
- 1991: Grand Canyon - In the Heart of the City ( Grand Canyon )
- 2012: Darling Companion
Awards
- 1992: Oscar nomination for Grand Canyon - In the Heart of the City
- 1992: Golden Globe Award nomination for Grand Canyon - In the Heart of the City
- 1992: WGA Award nomination for Grand Canyon - In the Heart of the City
Web links
- Meg Kasdan in the Internet Movie Database (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Kasdan, Meg |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Goldman, Meg (maiden name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American screenwriter and film producer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 20th century |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | United States |