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"I wanted to make abstract films that are emotional, and I still do."
"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."
"One of the amazing things about 'Seven Samurai' is that there are a lot of characters. And considering you have so many, and they all have shaved heads, and you've got good guys and bad guys and peasa…"
Works & Publications
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Timeline
1840
Born
Birth1912
Died
Death
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