George Lucas
George Walton Lucas Jr. is an American filmmaker and philanthropist. He created the Star Wars franchise and its fictional universe, the Indiana Jones franchise, and founded Lucasfilm, LucasArts, Industrial Light & Magic and THX.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Modesto
- Educated at
- University of Southern CaliforniaUSC School of Cinematic ArtsDowney High SchoolModesto Junior CollegeThomas Downey High School
- Awards
- 🏆 AFI Life Achievement Award🏆 Disney Legends
Trending & Selected Quotes
Trending topics shown first"It was insane, I wish I had filmed it. It was like bringing an audience to the Mona Lisa and asking, 'Do you know why she is smiling?' 'Sorry Leonardo, you'll have to make some changes.' At least the …"
"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."
"If you can tune into the fantasy life of an 11-year-old girl, you can make a fortune in this business."
"Sound is half the experience of seeing a film. That's why I have been bothered by the poor sound re-production in many theaters and most homes."
"I wanted to make abstract films that are emotional, and I still do."
Works & Publications
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Timeline
1840
Born
Birth1912
Died
Death
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