George Lucas (1944)

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George Lucas
General Information
Birth Name	George Walton Lucas, Jr.
Gender	Male
Birth Place	Modesto, California
Birth Date	May 14, 1944
Occupation	Actor, Camera Operator, Cinematographer, Director, Editor, Producer, Writer
Years Active	1965-present

Background

George Lucas ( b. 14 May 1944 ) is an American director, producer, screenwriter, actor, and philanthropist. He has appeared in live action television and cinematic roles and cameos; and voice acting performances.

He is primarily known for his innovative storytelling and work as a filmmaker. He is widely considered to be one of the most influential and important filmmakers of the 20th Century alongside such legendary figures as Francis Ford Coppola; Brian De Palma; Steven Spielberg; and Martin Scorsese.

Lucas is singularly responsible for the creation of one of the most financially successful and popular film franchises of all time; the Star Wars Franchise. He also co-created the Indiana Jones Franchise with his long-time friend and fellow director Steven Spielberg.

Lucas also founded Lucasfilm Ltd.; LucasArts; and Industrial Light & Magic (ILM). He also co-founded THX, Ltd. and has helped sponsor and support several philanthropic campaigns dedicated to the arts and education, helping support initiatives that provide discount internet broadband funding to schools and libraries in the United States.

Filmography

• THX 1138 (1971)
• American Graffiti (1973)
• Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977)
• More American Graffiti (1979)
• Kagemusha (1980)
• Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
• Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
• Body Heat (1981)
• Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983)
• Twice Upon a Time (1983)
• Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
• The Ewok Adventure (1984)
• Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985)
• Latino (1985)
• Ewoks: The Battle for Endor (1985)
• Droids (1985)
• Ewoks (1985-86)
• The Great Heep (1986)
• Labyrinth (1986)
• Howard the Duck (1986)
• Captain EO (1986)
• Star Tours (1987)
• Powaqqatsi (1988)
• Willow (1988)
• Tucker: The Man and His Dream (1988)
• The Land Before Time (1988)
• Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
• Wow! (1990)
• The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (1992-93)
• The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Hollywood Follies (1994)
• Radioland Murders (1994)
• The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Treasure of the Peacock's Eye (1995)
• The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Attack of the Hawkmen (1995)
• The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Travels with Father (1996)
• Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999)
• The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Daredevils of the Desert (1999)
• The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: The Trenches of Hell (1999)
• The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: The Phantom Train of Doom (1999)
• The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Tales of Innocence (1999)
• The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Spring Break Adventure (1999)
• The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Oganga, the Giver and Taker of Life (1999)
• The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: My First Adventure (2000)
• The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Masks of Evil (2000)
• The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Passion for Life (2000)
• The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Adventures in the Secret Service (2000)
• Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002)
• Star Wars: Clone Wars (2003)
• Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005)
• The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones Documentaries (2007)
• The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey of Radiance (2007)
• The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Demons of Deception (2007)
• The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: The Perils of Cupid (2007)
• The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Love's Sweet Song (2007)
• The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Espionage Escapades (2007)
• The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Winds of Change (2008)
• The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Scandal of 1920 (2008)
• The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Mystery of the Blues (2008)
• Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)
• Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)
• Star Wars: Clone Wars (2008-20)
• The Nina Foch Course for Filmmakers and Actors (2010)
• Star Tours: The Adventures Continue (2011)
• Double Victory: The Tuskegee Airmen at War (2012)
• Red Tails (2012)
• Crystal Crisis (2014)
• A Death on Utapau (2014)
• Strange Magic (2015)
• Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023)

Trivia

• His nickname in high school was "Luke" which incidentally inspired him to use it as the name for one of his most famous creations; Luke Skywalker.

• Is a major collector of Norman Rockwell art.

• The fact that his film production facility, Skywalker Ranch is located on Lucas Valley Road is pure coincidence.

Quotes

• "A special effect is a tool, a means of telling a story. A special effect without a story is a pretty boring thing."

• "You can't do it unless you can imagine it."

• "You simply have to put one foot in front of the other and keep going. Put blinders on and plow right ahead."

• "The secret to film is that it's an illusion."

• "Whatever has happened in my quest for innovation has been part of my quest for immaculate reality."

• "It's hard work making movies. It's like being a doctor: you work long hours, very hard hours, and it's emotional, tense work. If you don't really love it, then it ain't worth it."

• "There should be a point to movies. Sure, you're giving people a diversion from the cold world for a bit, but at the same time, you pass on some facts and rules and maybe a little bit of wisdom."

• "Part of the issue of achievement is to be able to set realistic goals, but that's one of the hardest things to do because you don't always know exactly where you're going, and you shouldn't."

• "I've never been that much of a money guy. I'm more of a film guy, and most of the money I've made is in defense of trying to keep creative control of my movies."

• "I'm not much of a math and science guy. I spent most of my time in school daydreaming and managed to turn it into a living."

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