Kathleen Kennedy - Actor Profile

Kathleen Kennedy

Production
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
29Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 5, 1953
Birth Place: Berkeley, California, USA

About Kathleen Kennedy

Kathleen Kennedy (born June 5, 1953) is an American film producer who has been president of Lucasfilm since 2012. In 1981, Kennedy co-founded the production company Amblin Entertainment with Steven Spielberg and her eventual husband Frank Marshall. Her first film as a producer was E.T. (1982). A decade later, again with Spielberg, she produced the Jurassic Park franchise, the first two of which became two of the top ten highest-grossing films of the 1990s. In 1992, she and Marshall founded The Kennedy/Marshall Company. In 2012, Kennedy became the president of Lucasfilm after The Walt Disney Company acquired the company. As Lucasfilm's president, Kennedy has overseen the development, production, and release of projects such as the Star Wars sequel trilogy (2015–2019), the Star Wars standalone films Rogue One (2016) and Solo (2018), as well as the fifth Indiana Jones film, The Dial of Destiny (2023). She has also produced various Star Wars series, including six live-action series for Disney+, The Mandalorian (2019–present), The Book of Boba Fett (2021), Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022), Andor (2022–2025), Ahsoka (2023–present), and The Acolyte (2024). Kennedy has produced films which have earned over $11 billion worldwide, including five of the fifty highest-grossing movies in film history. As a producer, she has received eight Best Picture Academy Award nominations. Description above from the Wikipedia article Kathleen Kennedy, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Kathleen Kennedy Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Kathleen Kennedy reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 29 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Kathleen Kennedy's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 62% of Kathleen Kennedy's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The 'E.T.' Journals, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Kathleen Kennedy Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kathleen Kennedy's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Kathleen Kennedy has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Music by John Williams Self - Filmmaker Super Hit Similar →
2023 Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford Self Super Hit Similar →
2023 The Making of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Self Hit Similar →
2021 Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett Self Hit Similar →
2020 The Skywalker Legacy Self Super Hit Similar →
2018 The Director and the Jedi Self Hit Similar →
2017 Spielberg Self Super Hit Similar →
2017 The Stories: The Making of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' Self Average Similar →
2016 John Williams: The Seventh Symphony Self Average Similar →
2013 Milius Self Hit Similar →
2013 Lincoln: An American Journey Self Average Similar →
2012 The 'E.T.' Journals Self Super Hit Similar →
2010 Tales from the Future Self Hit Similar →
2010 Doctor Zhivago: A Celebration Self Flop Similar →
2009 The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button Self Hit Similar →
2008 An Old Fashioned Love Story: Making 'The Bridges of Madison County' Self Super Hit Similar →
2004 The Making of 'Seabiscuit' Self Flop Similar →
2003 Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy self Super Hit Similar →
2003 'Seabiscuit': The Making of a Legend Self Flop Similar →
2003 The Making of 'The Color Purple' Self Flop Similar →
2003 Making 'Signs' Self - Executive Producer Average Similar →
2002 Creating A.I. Self Average Similar →
2002 E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial 20th Anniversary Special Self Hit Similar →
2001 The Making Of Jurassic Park III Self Flop Similar →
1997 The Making of 'The Lost World' Self Hit Similar →
1996 The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' Self Hit Similar →
1993 Alive: 20 Years Later Self - Producer Super Hit Similar →
1987 Citizen Steve Mover Average Similar →
1984 Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom 'Anything Goes' Dancer (uncredited) Hit Similar →

Kathleen Kennedy - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kathleen Kennedy?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kathleen Kennedy is "The 'E.T.' Journals" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Kathleen Kennedy acted in?

Kathleen Kennedy has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kathleen Kennedy?

Other notable films include "An Old Fashioned Love Story: Making 'The Bridges of Madison County'", "Music by John Williams", and "Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford".

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