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Jonathan Kasdan

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Jonathan Kasdan in The First Time (2012)
From Star Wars Celebration 2022 at Anaheim, Calif., "Willow" stars Warwick Davis, Joanne Whalley, Erin Kellyman, Ruby Cruz, Ellie Bamber, and writer-executive producer Jon Kasdan share everything you need to know about the new Disney+ fantasy adventure series that serves as a sequel to the eponymous 1988 cult classic movie.
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Born September 30, 1979, Jonathan Peter Kasdan's first acting performance in a major motion picture was at the tender age of 3 in "The Big Chill" as the son of Harold, played by Kevin Kline.

Then at age 5, Jonathan Kasdan went on to play an outpost boy in what many critics consider to be the best Western of the 1980s: "Silverado," also starring Kevin Kline as misfit-turned-sheriff Payden, Kevin Costner's character, Jake, Scott Glenn's portrayal of Emmett, and of course, Danny Glover as Malcolm "Mal" Johnson, in their oft awkward efforts to bring justice to the Old American West.

Jon played the 'boy' in a doctor's office in "The Accidental Tourist" alongside William Hurt, Kathleen Turner and Geena Davis.

In 1990 Jon was a lovable Dominic in the John Kostmayer comedy "I Love You to Death," again with Kevin Kline.

But instead of having a big breakaway role in the 1994 neo-classic Western "Wyatt Earp," the 14-year-old played the role of Bar Boy with leading man Kevin Kline. Alas, Jon had to settle for winning the trifecta of his third-in-a-row boy role.

In 2002, he acted in two films as a trainee in "Big Trouble" and Barry in "Slackers".

Continuing the dream in 2003, Jon played a bit part as Defuniak in "Dreamcatcher" with Morgan Freeman.

But in 2007 Jon Kasdan bypassed mere acting, taking the helm of the dramatic romantic comedy, "In the Land of Woman," as its 27-year-old writer/director. In an impressive finish for his directorial debut, his $11 million budget movie earned $12 million at the box office.

Then lightning struck twice as 32-year-old Jonathan Kasdan had two films released the same week in January of 2012, as writer/director of "The First Time" with Dylan O'Brien and Britt Robertson, and back as an actor in the role of Officiant in the Sony Pictures Classics "Darling Companion" with Diane Keaton and Kevin Kline who all got upstaged by a dog named Freeway.

But if anything, Jonathan Kasdan is a survivor. Having been diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma at age 17, he went on to act, direct and write films. His television presence is memorable as an actor in Dawson's Creek and noteworthy is his writing of Freaks and Geeks.

Jonathan is the brother of actor Jake Kasdan and son of Lawrence and Meg Kasdan, both famous directors and writers who, remarkably, have been married since 1971.

And what's next for Jon Kasdan? And action Comedy called "My Spy" co-written with his brother Jake. Oh, and a yet unnamed 2018 Han Solo Star Wars Anthology starring Alden Ehrenreich as Han, where Jon shares the screenplay credit with his father Lawrence Kasdan.

It all goes to show that in an industry that sometimes is faulted for having a dearth in creativity, with a family like the Kasdans, there's hope for Hollywood.
BornSeptember 30, 1979
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Adam Brody, Jonathan Kasdan, Kristen Stewart, and Makenzie Vega in In the Land of Women (2007)
Adam Brody and Jonathan Kasdan in In the Land of Women (2007)
Adam Brody and Jonathan Kasdan in In the Land of Women (2007)
Adam Brody and Jonathan Kasdan in In the Land of Women (2007)
Jonathan Kasdan at an event for Willow (2022)
Christian Slater, Amar Chadha-Patel, Jonathan Kasdan, Ellie Bamber, and Dempsey Bryk
Christian Slater, Amar Chadha-Patel, Jonathan Kasdan, Ellie Bamber, and Dempsey Bryk
Christian Slater, Amar Chadha-Patel, Jonathan Kasdan, Ellie Bamber, and Dempsey Bryk
Christian Slater, Amar Chadha-Patel, Jonathan Kasdan, Ellie Bamber, and Dempsey Bryk at an event for Willow (2022)
Lawrence Kasdan, Jonathan Kasdan, and Meg Kasdan at an event for Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
Ron Howard, Lawrence Kasdan, Simon Emanuel, Kathleen Kennedy, and Jonathan Kasdan at an event for Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
Ron Howard, George Lucas, Woody Harrelson, Simon Emanuel, Kathleen Kennedy, Alan Bergman, Paul Bettany, Jon Favreau, Alan F. Horn, Clint Howard, Jonathan Kasdan, Thandiwe Newton, John Powell, Donald Glover, Alden Ehrenreich, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Emilia Clarke, and Joonas Suotamo at an event for Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)

Known for

Craig Roberts, Britt Robertson, Victoria Justice, James Frecheville, and Dylan O'Brien in The First Time (2012)
The First Time
6.8
  • Writer
  • 2012
Woody Harrelson, Paul Bettany, Thandiwe Newton, Donald Glover, Alden Ehrenreich, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Emilia Clarke, Charlotte Louise, and Joonas Suotamo in Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
Solo: A Star Wars Story
6.9
  • Writer
  • 2018
Adam Brody and Kristen Stewart in In the Land of Women (2007)
In the Land of Women
6.4
  • Writer
  • 2007
Jeff Goldblum, Kevin Kline, Tom Berenger, Glenn Close, William Hurt, Meg Tilly, JoBeth Williams, and Mary Kay Place in The Big Chill (1983)
The Big Chill
7.1
  • Harold and Sarah's Son(as Jon Kasdan)
  • 1983

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Writer

  • Willow (2022)
    Willow
    • developed by
    • written by (creator)
    • TV Series
    • 2022–2023
  • Woody Harrelson, Paul Bettany, Thandiwe Newton, Donald Glover, Alden Ehrenreich, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Emilia Clarke, Charlotte Louise, and Joonas Suotamo in Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
    Solo: A Star Wars Story
    • written by
    • 2018
  • Craig Roberts, Britt Robertson, Victoria Justice, James Frecheville, and Dylan O'Brien in The First Time (2012)
    The First Time
    • written by
    • 2012
  • Adam Brody and Kristen Stewart in In the Land of Women (2007)
    In the Land of Women
    • written by
    • 2007
  • James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Joshua Jackson, and Michelle Williams in Dawson's Creek (1998)
    Dawson's Creek
    • written by
    • writer (as Jon Kasdan)
    • TV Series
    • 2000–2002
  • Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine, Seth Rogen, Martin Starr, and Jason Segel in Freaks and Geeks (1999)
    Freaks and Geeks
    • story by
    • teleplay by (as Jon Kasdan)
    • TV Series
    • 2000

Actor

  • David Duchovny in Californication (2007)
    Californication
    • Director
    • TV Series
    • 2011–2014
  • Kevin Kline and Diane Keaton in Darling Companion (2012)
    Darling Companion
    • Offciant (as Jon Kasdan)
    • 2012
  • Dreamcatcher (2003)
    Dreamcatcher
    • Defuniak
    • 2003
  • James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Joshua Jackson, and Michelle Williams in Dawson's Creek (1998)
    Dawson's Creek
    • Gawky-Looking Kid
    • TV Series
    • 2002
  • Janeane Garofalo, Rene Russo, Tim Allen, Dennis Farina, Tom Sizemore, Stanley Tucci, Omar Epps, Ben Foster, Jason Lee, Sofía Vergara, Zooey Deschanel, Heavy D, Johnny Knoxville, and Patrick Warburton in Big Trouble (2002)
    Big Trouble
    • Jack Pendick Trainee
    • 2002
  • Devon Sawa, Jason Schwartzman, Jaime King, Michael C. Maronna, Laura Prepon, and Jason Segel in Slackers (2002)
    Slackers
    • Barry
    • 2002
  • Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine, Seth Rogen, Martin Starr, and Jason Segel in Freaks and Geeks (1999)
    Freaks and Geeks
    • Tommy (as Jon Kasdan)
    • TV Series
    • 1999
  • Kevin Costner in Wyatt Earp (1994)
    Wyatt Earp
    • Bar Boy (as Jon Kasdan)
    • 1994
  • Kevin Kline, River Phoenix, Keanu Reeves, William Hurt, Tracey Ullman, and Joan Plowright in I Love You to Death (1990)
    I Love You to Death
    • Dominic (as Jon Kasdan)
    • 1990
  • Geena Davis, William Hurt, and Kathleen Turner in The Accidental Tourist (1988)
    The Accidental Tourist
    • Boy at Doctor's Office
    • 1988
  • Silverado (1985)
    Silverado
    • Boy at Outpost (as Jon Kasdan)
    • 1985
  • Jeff Goldblum, Kevin Kline, Tom Berenger, Glenn Close, William Hurt, Meg Tilly, JoBeth Williams, and Mary Kay Place in The Big Chill (1983)
    The Big Chill
    • Harold and Sarah's Son (as Jon Kasdan)
    • 1983

Producer

  • Willow: Behind the Magic (2023)
    Willow: Behind the Magic
    • executive producer
    • Short
    • 2023
  • Willow (2022)
    Willow
    • executive producer (showrunner)
    • TV Series
    • 2022–2023
  • Woody Harrelson, Paul Bettany, Thandiwe Newton, Donald Glover, Alden Ehrenreich, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Emilia Clarke, Charlotte Louise, and Joonas Suotamo in Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
    Solo: A Star Wars Story
    • co-producer
    • 2018
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    • Jon Kasdan
  • Born
    • September 30, 1979
    • Los Angeles, California, USA
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    • Lawrence Kasdan
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    • Jake Kasdan(Sibling)

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    Son of director Lawrence Kasdan and Meg Kasdan.

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