Gloria Katz | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1942-10-25)October 25, 1942 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | November 25, 2018(2018-11-25) (aged 76) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupations | Screenwriter,Film producer |
| Years active | 1973–1994 |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
| Awards | National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay 1973American Graffiti New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Screenplay 1973American Graffiti |
Gloria Katz (October 25, 1942 – November 25, 2018) was an Americanscreenwriter andfilm producer,[1] best known for her association withGeorge Lucas. Along with her husbandWillard Huyck, Katz's credited screenplays includeAmerican Graffiti,Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom,Howard the Duck, andNight Ride Down (unproduced).[1][2] Katz wasJewish.[3][4]
As uncredited script doctors, a common practice, Katz and Huyck helped polish Lucas'sStar Wars script. Katz and Huyck are responsible for helping him with developing some of the humor and some developments for the iconic Princess Leia in the film.[5]
Katz was born in Los Angeles. She was Jewish.[6]
Katz died fromovarian cancer in 2018 at the age of 76, in her native Los Angeles.[7]
| Year | Film | Writer | Producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Messiah of Evil | Yes | Yes | Also uncredited co-director withWillard Huyck and uncredited actress; Role: Ticket Booth Zombie |
| American Graffiti | Yes | No | ||
| 1975 | Lucky Lady | Yes | No | |
| 1979 | French Postcards | Yes | Yes | Also actress; Role: Chief Snail |
| 1984 | Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom | Yes | No | |
| Best Defense | Yes | Yes | ||
| 1986 | Howard the Duck | Yes | Yes | |
| 1994 | Radioland Murders | Yes | No |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Star Wars | Script doctor | Uncredited |
| 1979 | More American Graffiti | Based on characters created by | |
TBA | Go West! | Special thanks |
| Year | Title | Writer | Executive producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | A Father's Homecoming | Yes | Yes | Television film |
| 1989 | Mothers, Daughters and Lovers | Yes | Yes |
Gloria is a Jewish Cinderella from Beverly Hills, and Willard is the ultimate WASP.
