Irvin Kershner
- January 9, 2024
- Director
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Irvin Kershner |
| Occupation | Director |
| Date Of Birth | Apr 29, 1923(1923-04-29) |
| Age | 101 |
| Date Of Death | November 27, 2010, Los Angeles, CA |
| Birthplace | Philadelphia |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Pennsylvania |
| Horoscope | Taurus |
Irvin Kershner Biography
| Name | Irvin Kershner |
| Birthday | Apr 29 |
| Birth Year | 1923 |
| Place Of Birth | Philadelphia |
| Home Town | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
| Children(s) | David Kershner, Dana Kershner |
Irvin Kershner is one of the most popular and richest Director who was born on April 29, 1923 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Director of the classic science fiction film Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.
He directed the James Bond film Never Say Never Again starring Sean Connery and Kim Basinger.
He grew up in Philadephia, Pennsylvania.
Irvin Kershner Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Director |
| House | Living in own house. |
Irvin Kershner is one of the richest Director from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Irvin Kershner 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was an instructor at the University of Southern California film school and a mentor to George Lucas, who approached him to direct the Star Wars sequel.
He originally turned down Lucas’ offer, but relented after assurances he would have complete directorial control.
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Facts & Trivia
Irvin Ranked on the list of most popular Director. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Irvin Kershner celebrates birthday on April 29 of every year.
Why did Irvin Kershner direct Empire Strikes Back?
Why Irv Kershner got to direct ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ In an interview with StarWars.com, Lucas said he chose Kershner for the project because he met him during his time at the University of Southern California. He liked Kershner as a person and as a director.
Why did Irvin Kershner not direct Return of the Jedi?
No. After working for two years and nine months doing Empire, and having it take so much out of my life and having given me so much, I felt that it was a complete experience and it was time to move on.
Is Irvin Kershner still alive?
November 27, 2010
Why did Irvin Kershner stop directing?
Kershner agreed after Lucas told him he would concentrate on visual effects at the Skywalker Ranch and would leave directorial control to him; Kershner said Lucas told him it would be “[his] picture.” Kershner wanted to take The Empire Strikes Back in a more serious direction than the first film, although he did not …
Why did George Lucas not direct Star Wars?
Lucas decided not to go back to a galaxy, far, far away as director because he wanted to focus on his other production roles, as well as on his special effects company Industrial Light & Magic and financing the film.