Gloria Katz
American film producer
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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's credited screenplays include American Graffiti, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Howard the Duck, and Night Ride Down (unproduced).[1][2] Katz was Jewish.[3][4]
Gloria Katz | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 25, 1942 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | November 25, 2018 (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 1973 American Graffiti New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Screenplay 1973 American Graffiti |
As uncredited script doctors, a common practice, Katz and Huyck helped polish Lucas's Star 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]
Early life
Katz was born in Los Angeles. She was Jewish.[6]
Death
Katz died from ovarian cancer in 2018 at the age of 76, in her native Los Angeles.[7]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Writer | Producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Messiah of Evil | Yes | Yes | Also uncredited co-director with Willard 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 |
Other credits
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Star Wars | Script doctor | Uncredited |
| 1979 | More American Graffiti | Based on characters created by | |
TBA | Go West! | Special thanks |
Television
| Year | Title | Writer | Executive producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | A Father's Homecoming | Yes | Yes | Television film |
| 1989 | Mothers, Daughters and Lovers | Yes | Yes |