Drew Struzan

Illustrator

Birthday March 18, 1947

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Oregon

DEATH DATE Oct 13, 2025 (78)

#14,382 Most Popular

About

Movie poster artist who has designed iconic posters for such popular films as Star Wars: Episode IV and Back to the Future. In 2002, he received a Saturn Award for lifetime achievement.

Before Fame

He graduated with honors from the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles, California and began his career designing album covers for albums like Roy Orbison.

Trivia

He designed the original Industrial Light & Magic logo at the request of Star War creator George Lucas. In 2014, he recieved the 2014 Saul Bass Award, another lifetime achievement honor. 

Family Life

He has a son named Christian with his wife, Dylan.

Associated With

The 2013 documentary about his life's work, Drew: The Man Behind The Poster, features interviews with many filmmakers with whom he has collaborated, including director Steven Spielberg.