Kathleen Kennedy
Career
Active 1979 – present
Biography
About Kathleen Kennedy
With brown hair and blue eyes, Kathleen Kennedy has been a defining force in Hollywood for over four decades. The American producer, standing 5'3" with an average build, began her career in 1979 and has remained active ever since. In 1981, she co-founded Amblin Entertainment with Steven Spielberg and Frank Marshall, her eventual husband. Kennedy has produced films that have earned over $11 billion worldwide, including five of the fifty highest-grossing movies in film history. She has received eight Best Picture Academy Award nominations. Since 2012, she has served as president of Lucasfilm. Born in Berkeley, California, on June 5, 1953, she is 73 years old. Her work spans nearly five decades, and her influence on modern cinema is considerable.
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How did Kathleen Kennedy become involved with Lucasfilm?
Kennedy became president of Lucasfilm in 2012, a role she has held while continuing her long career as a producer.
What is the total box office earnings of films she has produced?
Her films have grossed over $11 billion worldwide, including five of the fifty highest-grossing movies in film history.
Did you know
- Kathleen Kennedy co-founded Amblin Entertainment in 1981 with Steven Spielberg and Frank Marshall.
- She has received eight Best Picture Academy Award nominations as a producer.
- Kennedy has been president of Lucasfilm since 2012, a role she took on while continuing her producing career.
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