Biography
Howard G. Kazanjian worked in the film industry as a producer and assistant director. Born in Los Angeles County, California, on July 26, 1942, Kazanjian contributed to major productions in various roles. In 1980, Kazanjian served as producer for The Empire Strikes Back, a film credited with advancing visual effects and narrative complexity in science fiction cinema. Three years later, Kazanjian again produced Return of the Jedi, the concluding chapter in a celebrated franchise, helping to complete a trilogy that became a cultural landmark.
Earlier in the career, Kazanjian held the position of second assistant director on The Wild Bunch, a 1969 western noted for its stylistic innovations and ensemble performances. The film’s production required coordination of large-scale sequences, a tas…
