Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall, acclaimed producers with multiple Oscar nominations and an Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award, are set to be honored at the upcoming Oscar Wilde Awards. The event, hosted by the US-Ireland Alliance, will take place on Feb. 27 at the Ebell theater in Los Angeles, just days before the Academy Awards. Joining them in the celebration will be actors John C. Reilly and Éanna Hardwicke.
Kennedy and Marshall, known for their exceptional storytelling in filmmaking, have a long history of collaboration. They met in 1979 while working on “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and went on to produce several iconic films together under their company, The Kennedy/Marshall Co. Their impressive roster of works includes classics like “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” “The Color Purple,” and the “Indiana Jones” series.
In addition to their film productions, Kennedy and Marshall have also ventured into TV, documentaries, and Broadway musicals. Kennedy, now overseeing all live-action titles at Lucasfilm, has been involved in hit projects like “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and “The Mandalorian.” Marshall, on the other hand, continues to expand their creative portfolio with projects like the “Jurassic World” franchise and acclaimed documentaries like “The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart.”
With a combined experience of over 70 movies and numerous accolades, Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall are truly titans in the entertainment industry. Their contributions to cinema have left a lasting impact, and their upcoming projects promise to captivate audiences once again.