Kathleen Kennedy

Kathleen Kennedy

Born: June 5, 1953
in Berkeley, California, USA
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.

Movies for Kathleen Kennedy...

Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford
Title: Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford
Character: Self
Released: December 1, 2023
Type: Movie
An in-depth look at an incredible moment in film history when Steven Spielberg and George Lucas assembled an amazing creative team to collaborate on another cinematic benchmark featuring never-before-seen footage and interviews with Spielberg, Lucas, Harrison Ford, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, James Mangold, and many others as well.
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The Making of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Title: The Making of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Character: Self
Released: August 29, 2023
Type: Movie
Join the adventure with the cast and crew, showcasing new characters, stunts, music, locations, production design, and visual effects in five chapters that chart the making of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
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Master & Apprentice: A Special Look at Ahsoka
Title: Master & Apprentice: A Special Look at Ahsoka
Character: Herself
Released: August 14, 2023
Type: Movie
Dive into the new Star Wars master-apprentice legacy with the cast and filmmakers of Ahsoka.
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Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett
Title: Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett
Character: Self
Released: November 12, 2021
Type: Movie
A special celebrating the origins and legacy of Star Wars' legendary bounty hunter, Boba Fett.
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Title: Star Wars: Visions
Character: Self
Released: September 22, 2021
Type: TV
This anthology of animated shorts from around the world celebrates the myth of Star Wars through unique cultural lenses.
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Title: Star Wars: The High Republic Show
Character: Self
Released: January 27, 2021
Type: TV
Host Krystina Arielle brings you the latest and greatest Star Wars: The High Republic news, interviews, and sneak peeks!
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Title: Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian
Character: Self - Executive Producer
Released: May 4, 2020
Type: TV
Executive producer Jon Favreau invites the cast and crew of The Mandalorian to share an unprecedented look at the making of the series. Each chapter explores a different facet of the first live-action Star Wars television show through interviews, never-before-seen footage, and roundtable conversations hosted by Favreau himself.
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The Skywalker Legacy
Title: The Skywalker Legacy
Character: Self
Released: March 18, 2020
Type: Movie
The story lives forever in this feature-length documentary that charts the making of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
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The Director and the Jedi
Title: The Director and the Jedi
Character: Self
Released: March 12, 2018
Type: Movie
An intimate documentary delving into Rian Johnson's process as he comes in as a director new to the Star Wars universe.
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Spielberg
Title: Spielberg
Character: Self
Released: October 5, 2017
Type: Movie
A documentary on the life and career of one of the most influential film directors of all time, Steven Spielberg.
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The Stories: The Making of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'
Title: The Stories: The Making of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'
Character: Herself
Released: April 4, 2017
Type: Movie
The Making of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'
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John Williams: The Seventh Symphony
Title: John Williams: The Seventh Symphony
Released: January 2, 2016
Type: Movie
A discussion of Williams' iconic work and new material for The Force Awakens.
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And the Oscar Goes To...
Title: And the Oscar Goes To...
Character: Self - Interviewee
Released: February 1, 2014
Type: Movie
The story of the gold-plated statuette that became the film industry's most coveted prize, AND THE OSCAR GOES TO... traces the history of the Academy itself, which began in 1927 when Louis B. Mayer, then head of MGM, led other prominent members of the industry in forming this professional honorary organization. Two years later the Academy began bestowing awards, which were nicknamed "Oscar," and quickly came to represent the pinnacle of cinematic achievement.
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Milius
Title: Milius
Character: Self
Released: March 9, 2013
Type: Movie
The life story of ‘Zen Anarchist’ filmmaker John Milius, one of the most influential storytellers of his generation.
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Lincoln: An American Journey
Title: Lincoln: An American Journey
Character: Self
Released: January 16, 2013
Type: Movie
Documentary on the making of Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln" (2012).
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The 'E.T.' Journals
Title: The 'E.T.' Journals
Character: Self
Released: October 9, 2012
Type: Movie
The following documentary is composed exclusively of original behind-the-scenes footage shot during the production of "E.T." in 1981. It follows the order of the scenes as they appear in the film.
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Tales from the Future
Title: Tales from the Future
Character: Self
Released: October 26, 2010
Type: Movie
Eighy-part retrospective documentary on the making of "Back to the Future" (and its two sequels) for the film's 25th anniversary.
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Doctor Zhivago: A Celebration
Title: Doctor Zhivago: A Celebration
Character: Self
Released: May 4, 2010
Type: Movie
Interviews analyzing and looking back at the making of, and the impact made by, of one of the greatest epic films ever produced.
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The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button
Title: The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button
Character: Self
Released: May 5, 2009
Type: Movie
A documentary about the making of David Fincher's 2008 film THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON. Virtually every element in the evolution of the Fincher's film is documented here, from the project's attachment to numerous other directors during the 1990s, to its shoot in 2006 and 2007 in New Orleans, to its complex, CGI-intensive postproduction process.
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An Old Fashioned Love Story: Making 'The Bridges of Madison County'
Title: An Old Fashioned Love Story: Making 'The Bridges of Madison County'
Character: Self
Released: May 6, 2008
Type: Movie
Follow the difficult birth and full realization of this beautifully told romance through its many twists and turns. Through interviews with Clint Eastwood, Meryl Streep, screenwriter Richard LaGravenese and many others, this documentary reveals the commitment, hard work and creativity it took to bring to the screen this classic love story in the style of George Stevens or John Ford.
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Making 'Signs'
Title: Making 'Signs'
Character: Self - Executive Producer
Released: January 7, 2003
Type: Movie
Nearly every possible aspect of fimmaking used to produce the motion picture Signs (2002) is closely examined here. This serves as a good companion to the film, normally where a commentary track would. Though it does feature a portion of promotional value, it is still very informative and interesting to watch director M. Night Shyamalan at work.
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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial 20th Anniversary Special
Title: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial 20th Anniversary Special
Character: Self
Released: March 16, 2002
Type: Movie
A retrospective of "E.T.," featuring a cast reunion and a look at the making of the 20th anniversary edition of the film.
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The Making Of  'Jurassic Park III'
Title: The Making Of 'Jurassic Park III'
Character: Self
Released: December 11, 2001
Type: Movie
A very in depth look at the making of the movie, a look at the special effects and animatronics made for the motion picture, Jurassic Park III (2001). Interviews with the cast and crew give us a sneak peek at the film. The movie used many different new dinosaurs compared to the first two films, here they examine how they'll look in the final product
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The Making of 'The Lost World'
Title: The Making of 'The Lost World'
Character: Self
Released: May 8, 1997
Type: Movie
Behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of director Steven Spielberg's 1997 film "The Lost World."
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The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'
Title: The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'
Character: Self
Released: October 1, 1996
Type: Movie
A behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of Steven Spielberg's 1982 film "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial."
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Alive: 20 Years Later
Title: Alive: 20 Years Later
Character: Self - Producer
Released: December 31, 1993
Type: Movie
Documentary looking at the making of the 1993 film Alive about the 1972 plane crash in the Andes, and also interviews with the real survivors.
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Citizen Steve
Title: Citizen Steve
Character: Mover
Released: January 1, 1987
Type: Movie
On the occasion of the 40th birthday of the almighty filmmaker Steven Allan Spielberg, inquisitive reporter Clip Maxwell attempts to uncover the truth behind his undisputed rise to the throne of the Amblin Empire.
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Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Title: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Character: 'Anything Goes' Dancer (uncredited)
Released: May 23, 1984
Type: Movie
After arriving in India, Indiana Jones is asked by a desperate village to find a mystical stone. He agrees – and stumbles upon a secret cult plotting a terrible plan in the catacombs of an ancient palace.