Irvin Kershner
Irvin Kershner (born Isadore Kershner; April 29, 1923 – November 27, 2010) was an American director for film and television.
Irvin Kershner | |
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| Born | Isadore Kershner April 29, 1923 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | November 27, 2010 (aged 87) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, producer, actor |
| Years active | 1952–2009 |
| Children | 2 |
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 transitioned to high-budget blockbusters such as 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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