George Lucas biography
George Lucas is an American filmmaker and philanthropist (born 1944), born on 14 May 1944 in Modesto.
George Lucas is best known for American Graffiti, THX 1138, Star Wars.
Honours include California Hall of Fame, National Medal of Arts and Kennedy Center Honors.
- Born
- 14 May 1944 (age 82)
- Birthplace
- Modesto
- Work
- Film producer, Film director, Art collector, Film editor, Cinematographer
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1965 to present
- Known for
- American Graffiti, THX 1138, Star Wars
- Awards
- California Hall of Fame
- National Medal of Arts
- Kennedy Center Honors
- Disney Legends
- AFI Life Achievement Award
- Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame