Writer
Gloria Katz
Born 1942-10-25Died 2018-11-25aged 76
Gloria Katz (1942–2018) is best known for Radioland Murders, Howard the Duck and Best Defense.
Gloria Katz (October 25, 1942 – November 25, 2018) was an American screenwriter and film producer, 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, Howard the Duck, and Night Ride Down (unproduced). Katz was Jewish.
As uncredited script doctors, a 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.