Gloria Katz
Gloria Katz (October 25, 1942 – November 25, 2018) was an American screenwriter and film producer,[1] best known for her association with George Lucas. Along with her husband Willard Huyck, Katz created the screenplays of films including American Graffiti, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Howard the Duck.[1] Katz was of Jewish descent.[2][3]
Gloria Katz | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 25, 1942 Los Angeles, California, US |
| Died | November 25, 2018 (aged 76) Los Angeles, California, US |
| Occupation | Screenwriter, Film producer |
| Years active | 1973–1994 |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 1 |
| Awards | National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay 1973 American Graffiti New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Screenplay 1973 American Graffiti |
Though uncredited, Katz and Huyck edited Lucas's Star Wars script as they acted as script doctors for Lucas. Katz and Huyck are responsible for much of the humor and development of the iconic Princess Leia in the Star Wars script.[4]
Katz died from ovarian cancer in 2018 at the age of 76.[5]
Filmography
She was a producer in all films unless otherwise noted.
Film
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Messiah of Evil | |
| 1979 | French Postcards | |
| 1984 | Best Defense | |
| 1986 | Howard the Duck | Final film as a producer |
- As writer
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 1973 | Messiah of Evil |
| American Graffiti | |
| 1975 | Lucky Lady |
| 1979 | More American Graffiti |
| French Postcards | |
| 1984 | Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom |
| Best Defense | |
| 1986 | Howard the Duck |
| 1994 | Radioland Murders |
- As an actress
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Messiah of Evil | Ticket Booth Zombie | Uncredited |
| 1979 | French Postcards | Chief Snail |
- As director
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Messiah of Evil | Uncredited |
- Script and continuity department
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Star Wars | Script doctor | Uncredited |
- Thanks
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Go West! | Special thanks |
Television
| Year | Title | Credit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | A Father's Homecoming | Executive producer | Television film |
| 1989 | Mothers, Daughters and Lovers | Executive producer | Television film |
- As writer
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | A Father's Homecoming | Television film |
| 1989 | Mothers, Daughters and Lovers |
References
- "Gloria Katz". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on June 30, 2013. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
- Erens, Patricia (1998). The Jew in American Cinema. Indiana University Press. p. 392. ISBN 978-0-253-20493-6.
- McNeil Jr., Donald G. (August 20, 1984). "Gloria Katz and Willard Huyck's Best Defense Against Critics Is Their Screenwriting Track Record". People magazine. Time Inc. Archived from the original on January 10, 2011. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
Gloria is a Jewish Cinderella from Beverly Hills, and Willard is the ultimate WASP.
- Barnes, Mike. "Gloria Katz, 'American Graffiti' Writer and 'Star Wars' Script Doctor, Dies at 76". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
- Lincoln, Ross A. (November 28, 2018). "Gloria Katz, 'American Graffiti' and 'Temple of Doom' Screenwriter, Dies at 76". The Wrap. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
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