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Richard Alfred Marquand (22 September 1937 – 4 September 1987) was a Welsh film and television director active in both US and UK film productions, best known for directing the 1983 space opera Return of the Jedi, the final film in the original Star Wars trilogy.
Richard Marquand was a Welsh director and producer, best known for Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi. He also worked on TV shows, documentaries and other films, and died in 1987 at age 49.
Richard Marquand was born on September 22, 1937 in Llanishen, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales, UK. He was a director and producer, known for Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983), Nowhere to Run (1993) and Jagged Edge (1985). He was married to Carol Bell and Josephine Marquand.
Oct 14, 2019 · Learn how Richard Marquand, a TV and film director from Cardiff, Wales, was chosen by George Lucas to helm the third Star Wars movie. Discover his contributions to the script, the actors, and the special effects of the iconic sci-fi saga.
Sep 4, 2022 · I believe that Richard Marquand was a brilliant choice to direct Return Of The Jedi. Not just because he was a Star Wars fan, but his work on the film really...
Richard Marquand (22 September 1937 – 4 September 1987) was a Welsh film director best known for directing the blockbuster Star Wars film, Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983).
Sep 6, 1987 · British film director Richard Marquand, whose box-office hits included “Jagged Edge” and “Return of the Jedi,” died Friday morning in a hospital outside London. He was 49.
