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George Lucas(I)

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Harrison Ford returns for his fifth Indiana Jones film in 2023, but it's the first without Steven Spielberg directing or George Lucas writing. Instead, 'Logan' director James Mangold helms a script he cowrote with his 'Ford v Ferrari' scribes Jez & John-Henry Butterworth.
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George Walton Lucas, Jr. was raised on a walnut ranch in Modesto, California. His father was a stationery store owner and he had three siblings. During his late teen years, he went to Thomas Downey High School and was very much interested in drag racing. He planned to become a professional racecar driver. However, a terrible car accident just after his high school graduation ended that dream permanently. The accident changed his views on life.

He decided to attend Modesto Junior College before enrolling in the University of Southern California film school. As a film student, he made several short films including Electronic Labyrinth THX 1138 4EB (1967) which won first prize at the 1967-68 National Student Film Festival. In 1967, he was awarded a scholarship by Warner Brothers to observe the making of Finian's Rainbow (1968) which was being directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Lucas and Coppola became good friends and formed American Zoetrope in 1969. The company's first project was Lucas' full-length version of THX 1138 (1971). In 1971, Coppola went into production for The Godfather (1972), and Lucas formed his own company, Lucasfilm Ltd.

In 1973, he wrote and directed the semiautobiographical American Graffiti (1973) which won the Golden Globe and garnered five Academy Award nominations. This gave him the clout he needed for his next daring venture. From 1973 to 1974, he began writing the screenplay which became Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977). He was inspired to make this movie from Flash Gordon and the Planet of the Apes films. In 1975, he established ILM. (Industrial Light & Magic) to produce the visual effects needed for the movie. Another company called Sprocket Systems was established to edit and mix Star Wars and later becomes known as Skywalker Sound. His movie was turned down by several studios until 20th Century Fox gave him a chance. Lucas agreed to forego his directing salary in exchange for 40% of the film's box-office take and all merchandising rights. The movie went on to break all box office records and earned seven Academy Awards. It redefined the term "blockbuster" and the rest is history.

Lucas made the other Star Wars films and along with Steven Spielberg created the Indiana Jones series which made box office records of their own. From 1980 to 1985, Lucas was busy with the construction of Skywalker Ranch, built to accommodate the creative, technical, and administrative needs of Lucasfilm. Lucas also revolutionized movie theaters with the THX system which was created to maintain the highest quality standards in motion picture viewing.

He went on to produce several more movies that have introduced major innovations in filmmaking technology. He is chairman of the board of the George Lucas Educational Foundation. In 1992, George Lucas was honored with the Irving G. Thalberg Award by the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for his lifetime achievement.

He reentered the directing chair with the production of the highly-anticipated Star Wars prequel trilogy beginning with Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) . The films have been polarizing for fans and critics alike, but were commercially successful and have become a part of culture. The animated spin-off series Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) was supervised by Lucas. He sold Lucasfilm to Disney in 2012, making co-chair Kathleen Kennedy president. He has attended the premieres of new Star Wars films and been generally supportive of them.
BornMay 14, 1944
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  • Nominated for 4 Oscars
    • 62 wins & 39 nominations total

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George Lucas and Christina Venuti in Beverly Hills Cop III (1994)
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George Lucas and Ben Burtt in The Beginning: Making 'Episode I' (2001)
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George Lucas and Ewan McGregor in The Beginning: Making 'Episode I' (2001)
George Lucas, Chrissie England, John Knoll, Rick McCallum, and Jeff Olson in The Beginning: Making 'Episode I' (2001)
George Lucas and Rick McCallum in The Beginning: Making 'Episode I' (2001)
George Lucas and Steven Spielberg in The Beginning: Making 'Episode I' (2001)
George Lucas in The Beginning: Making 'Episode I' (2001)
George Lucas and Rick McCallum in The Beginning: Making 'Episode I' (2001)
George Lucas, Jake Lloyd, and Michael Angarano in The Beginning: Making 'Episode I' (2001)

Known for

Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, James Earl Jones, David Prowse, and Kenny Baker in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
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  • 1977
THX 1138 (1971)
THX 1138
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  • 1971
Ron Howard, Richard Dreyfuss, Charles Martin Smith, Candy Clark, Paul Le Mat, Mackenzie Phillips, and Cindy Williams in American Graffiti (1973)
American Graffiti
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  • Writer
  • 1973
Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman, Wolf Kahler, Ronald Lacey, and Terry Richards in Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Raiders of the Lost Ark
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  • 1981

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Writer

  • Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
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    • Post-production
    • 2023
  • Star Wars: Rogue Squadron
    • based on Star Wars by, characters
    • In Development
    • 2023
  • Ahsoka
    • based on characters created by
    • Post-production
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2023
  • Untitled Taika Waititi Star Wars Film
    • based on characters created by
    • In Development
    • 2025
  • Untitled Star Wars/Kevin Feige Project
    • characters
    • In Development
  • Untitled Star Wars/Exegol Project
    • Based on Star Wars created by
    • In Development
  • The Rangers of the New Republic
    • based on characters created by
    • In Production
    • TV Series
  • Star Wars: Detours
    • creator (2013-)
    • Post-production
    • TV Series
  • Untitled Star Wars Trilogy: Episode II
    • based on characters created by
    • In Development
  • Untitled Star Wars Trilogy: Episode III
    • based on characters created by
    • In Development
  • Pedro Pascal and Brendan Wayne in The Mandalorian (2019)
    The Mandalorian
    • based on STAR WARS by
    • TV Series
    • 2019–2023
  • Michelle Ang and Dee Bradley Baker in Star Wars: The Bad Batch (2021)
    Star Wars: The Bad Batch
    • based on 'Star Wars' and characters created by
    • TV Series
    • 2021–2023
  • Willow (2022)
    Willow
    • based on characters created by
    • TV Series
    • 2022–2023
  • Stellan Skarsgård, Forest Whitaker, Alex Ferns, Diego Luna, Genevieve O'Reilly, Joplin Sibtain, Elizabeth Dulau, Denise Gough, Noof Ousellam, Faye Marsay, Varada Sethu, Kyle Soller, Adria Arjona, and Wilf Scolding in Andor (2022)
    Andor
    • based on Star Wars by
    • based on characters created by
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • Tales of the Jedi (2022)
    Tales of the Jedi
    • based on Star Wars and characters created by
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • Secrets of the Temple (2022)
    Secrets of the Temple
    • based on Star Wars created by
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen in Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022)
    Obi-Wan Kenobi
    • based on STAR WARS by
    • based on characters created by
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2022
  • Ming-Na Wen and Temuera Morrison in The Book of Boba Fett (2021)
    The Book of Boba Fett
    • based on STAR WARS by (2021)
    • TV Series
    • 2021–2022
  • Star Wars: Visions (2021)
    Star Wars: Visions
    • inspired by: "Star Wars" created by
    • TV Series
    • 2021
  • FilmToons Logic (2021)
    FilmToons Logic
    • based on Star Wars by (uncredited)
    • TV Series
    • 2021
  • Ashes: A Star Wars Fan Film
    • based on characters created by
    • Short
    • 2020
  • The Lego Star Wars Holiday Special (2020)
    The Lego Star Wars Holiday Special
    • based on STAR WARS created by
    • TV Movie
    • 2020
  • Hayden Livingstone, Andrew Duncanson, Samuel Nicholson, Liam Duncanson, Daniel Nicholson, Hamish Duncanson, and Dion McGregor in The Phantom Menace Special Edition (2020)
    The Phantom Menace Special Edition
    • based on the film written by
    • 2020
  • Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)
    Star Wars: The Clone Wars
    • created by (creator)
    • TV Series
    • 2008–2020
  • Suzie McGrath, Christopher Sean, Josh Brener, and Myrna Velasco in Star Wars Resistance (2018)
    Star Wars Resistance
    • Based on STAR WARS created by
    • Based on Star Wars created by
    • TV Series
    • 2018–2020

Producer

  • Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
    • executive producer
    • Post-production
    • 2023
  • Star Wars: Detours
    • executive producer
    • Post-production
    • TV Series
  • Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)
    Star Wars: The Clone Wars
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2008–2020
  • Strange Magic (2015)
    Strange Magic
    • executive producer
    • 2015
  • Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)
    Crystal Crisis
    • executive producer
    • Video
    • 2014
  • Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)
    A Death on Utapau
    • executive producer
    • Video
    • 2014
  • Red Tails (2012)
    Red Tails
    • executive producer
    • 2012
  • Double Victory: The Tuskegee Airmen at War (2012)
    Double Victory: The Tuskegee Airmen at War
    • executive producer
    • 2012
  • Manifest Destiny (2011)
    Manifest Destiny
    • executive producer
    • 2011
  • Star Tours: The Adventures Continue (2011)
    Star Tours: The Adventures Continue
    • executive producer
    • Short
    • 2011
  • The Nina Foch Course for Filmmakers and Actors (2010)
    The Nina Foch Course for Filmmakers and Actors
    • executive producer
    • Video
    • 2010
  • Star Wars: The Force Unleashed - Ultimate Sith Edition (2009)
    Star Wars: The Force Unleashed - Ultimate Sith Edition
    • producer
    • Video Game
    • 2009
  • Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)
    Star Wars: The Clone Wars
    • executive producer
    • 2008
  • Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (2008)
    Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
    • producer
    • Video Game
    • 2008
  • Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Cate Blanchett, Shia LaBeouf, and Ray Winstone in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)
    Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
    • executive producer
    • 2008
  • The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones Documentaries (2007)
    The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones Documentaries
    • executive producer (2007)
    • TV Series
    • 2007
  • Samuel L. Jackson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Frank Oz, Ian McDiarmid, and Hayden Christensen in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
    Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
    • executive producer
    • 2005

Director

  • Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope - Deleted Scenes (2011)
    Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope - Deleted Scenes
    • Director
    • Video
    • 2011
  • from Cinema16: American Short Films (DVD)
    Cinema16: American Short Films
    • Director
    • Video
    • 2006
  • Samuel L. Jackson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Frank Oz, Ian McDiarmid, and Hayden Christensen in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
    Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
    • Director (directed by)
    • 2005
  • Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones: Deleted Scenes (2002)
    Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones: Deleted Scenes
    • Director
    • Video
    • 2002
  • Samuel L. Jackson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Anthony Daniels, Frank Oz, Kenny Baker, Hayden Christensen, and Temuera Morrison in Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)
    Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
    • Director (directed by)
    • 2002
  • Star Wars Episode II: The Saga Continues
    • Director
    • Video
    • 2000
  • Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Anthony Daniels, Liam Neeson, Jake Lloyd, Kenny Baker, Ahmed Best, and Ray Park in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)
    Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
    • Director (directed by)
    • 1999
  • Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, James Earl Jones, David Prowse, and Kenny Baker in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
    Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
    • Director (directed by)
    • 1977
  • Ron Howard, Richard Dreyfuss, Charles Martin Smith, Candy Clark, Paul Le Mat, Mackenzie Phillips, and Cindy Williams in American Graffiti (1973)
    American Graffiti
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    • 1973
  • Bald: The Making of 'THX 1138' (1971)
    Bald: The Making of 'THX 1138'
    • Director (uncredited)
    • Short
    • 1971
  • THX 1138 (1971)
    THX 1138
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    • 1971
  • Filmmaker (1968)
    Filmmaker
    • Director
    • Short
    • 1968
  • The Emperor (1967)
    The Emperor
    • Director
    • Short
    • 1967
  • Anyone Lived in a Pretty How Town (1967)
    Anyone Lived in a Pretty How Town
    • Director
    • Short
    • 1967
  • 6-18-67 (1967)
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    • Short
    • 1967
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Personal details

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    • Gentle George
  • Height
    • 5′ 7″ (1.70 m)
  • Born
    • May 14, 1944
    • Modesto, California, USA
  • Spouses
      Mellody HobsonJune 22, 2013 - present (1 child)
  • Children
      Jett Lucas
  • Parents
      George Walton Lucas Sr.
  • Relatives
    • Jessica Lucas(Not Related)
  • Other works
    Story for book 'Shadow Moon' by Chris Claremont, New York: Bantam Books, ISBN 055309596
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    • 9 Print Biographies
    • 8 Portrayals
    • 22 Interviews
    • 29 Articles
    • 2 Pictorials
    • 5 Magazine Cover Photos

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  • Trivia
    Sold Lucasfilm's Computer Graphics Division to Apple Computer co-founder Steve Jobs, and it later became Pixar Animation Studio.
  • Quotes
    A special effect is a tool, a means of telling a story. A special effect without a story is a pretty boring thing.
  • Trademarks
      Letters/numbers THX-1138 (name of his first "real" movie) appears in many films: The licence plate number on Milner's deuce coupe in American Graffiti (1973) was THX 138. A battle droid who captures Jar Jar Binks and the Gungans has the number 1138 written on his back. In Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977), Luke Skywalker said (with reference to Chewbacca) "Prisoner transfer from cell block 1138." In Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980), General Rieekan says, "Send Rogues ten and eleven (11) to station three-eight (38)."
  • Salaries
      Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
      (1999)
      $400,000,000

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