Director 1923 - 2010

Irvin Kershner

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Irvin Kershner (born Isadore Kershner; April 29, 1923 – November 27, 2010) was an American director for film and television. Early in his career as a filmmaker he directed quirky, independent drama films, while working as a lecturer at the University of Southern California.... Read full bio →

Director Information

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Full Name

Irvin Kershner

Known For

Directing

Birthday

April 29th, 1923 00:00

Place of Birth

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Died

November 27th, 2010 00:00 (aged 87)

TMDB ID

10930

IMDb ID

nm0449984

Films Directed

12

Biography

Irvin Kershner (born Isadore Kershner; April 29, 1923 – November 27, 2010) was an American director for film and television. Early in his career as a filmmaker he directed quirky, independent drama films, while working as a lecturer at the University of Southern California. Later, he began making high-budget blockbusters such as Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, the James Bond adaptation Never Say Never Again and RoboCop 2. Through the course of his career, he received numerous accolades, including being nominated for both a Primetime Emmy Award and a Palme d'Or.

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