Gloria Katz | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 25, 1942 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | November 25, 2018 (aged 76) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | 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 |
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 and Howard the Duck.[1] Katz was Jewish.[2][3]
As uncredited script doctors, the 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.[4]
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Howard the Duck (1/10) Movie CLIP - No More Mr. Nice Duck (1986) HD
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Remembering Messiah of Evil (part one)
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The Disastrous History of Howard the Duck
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Just saw your show! Oh, great. Thanks. Oh, gracious lady, love your music! Hey! Bye, now. Can I have your autograph on my shirt? Oh, me, too! And my shorts! Real charming. Just go away, okay? Hey! I'm talking to you, big rock star! (BEVERLY GROANING) Let me go, you creep! Hey, don't go snot-nose on us! We're your biggest fans! I said, let me go! Help, somebody, help! (GROANS) Help! Come here, snot-nose! (SCREAMS) That's it. No more Mr. Nice Duck. Huh? Let the female creature go! Huh? Every duck's got his limit, and you scum have pushed me over the line. Jimmy... Do you, like, see what I see? A talking duck? Yeah, that's it. I've been doing too much toot! Shoo! Fly away! Shoo! No one laughs at a master of quack fu! (EXCLAIMING) Jimmy, you okay? Get off me! You're crazy! Get out of here! Come on, you! You're breaking my fingers! Now, you and Baby Face are gonna beat it. Right, Mr. Zits? Before I get really mad. (THUNDER RUMBLES) Come on! Let's get out of here! This is obviously no place for an intelligent, sensitive duck. This is unreal. I mean, it can't be. Thanks. You're not really a... A duck? You know, this is beginning to seriously undermine my self-esteem. I'm sorry.
Early life
Katz was born in Los Angeles. She was Jewish.[5]
Death
Katz died from ovarian cancer in 2018 at the age of 76, in her native Los Angeles.[6]
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 |
References
- ^ a b "Gloria Katz". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Archived from the original on June 30, 2013. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
- ^ Erens, Patricia (1998). The Jew in American Cinema. Indiana University Press. p. 392. ISBN 978-0-253-20493-6.
- ^ McNeil Jr., Donald G. (August 20, 1984). "Gloria Katz and Willard Huyck's Best Defense Against Critics Is Their Screenwriting Track Record". People magazine. Time Inc. Archived from the original on January 10, 2011. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
Gloria is a Jewish Cinderella from Beverly Hills, and Willard is the ultimate WASP.
- ^ Barnes, Mike. "Gloria Katz, 'American Graffiti' Writer and 'Star Wars' Script Doctor, Dies at 76". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
- ^ "Gloria Katz, screenwriter of 'Indiana Jones' and 'American Graffiti,' dies at 76". The Times of Israel. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ Lincoln, Ross A. (November 28, 2018). "Gloria Katz, 'American Graffiti' and 'Temple of Doom' Screenwriter, Dies at 76". The Wrap. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
External links
- Gloria Katz at IMDb
