George Lucas

George Walton Lucas Jr. is an American filmmaker. Lucas is best known for creating the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises and founding Lucasfilm, LucasArts, Industrial Light & Magic, and THX. He served as chairman of Lucasfilm before selling it to The Walt Disney Company in 2012.

Early Life

George walton lucas jr. Was born on may 14. 1944. In modesto. California. His father was a stationery stroe owner and he had three siblings. He attended downey high school and later gradutaed from the university of southern california school of cinematic arts.

Career

Lucas began his career in the film indsutry as a film editor. Working on films such as “faces” and “electronic labyrinth: thx 1138”. He soon moved on to writing and directing and had his first success with “american graffiti” in 1973. Lucas then went on to create the star wars franchise and wrote and directed the original three films. He also produced the preuqel trilogy.

Industry Awards

Lucas has been recognzied for his work in the film industry with multiple awards. Including the irving g. Thalberg award and a star on the hollywood walk of fame. He is also a recipient of the kenndey center honors. The national medal of arts. And the afi life achievement award.

Business Ventures

Lucas has had many successful business ventures in adidtion to his filmmaking career. Eh founded lucasfilm ltdi. N 1971. Which later became lucasarts and lucas digital. He also founded industrial light & magic. Which is now a leading visual effects company.

Philanthropy

Lucas has been involved in philanthropic activities throughout his career. He founded the george lucas educational foundation. Which promotes innovative educational strategies. He also establihsed the geogre lucas family foundation. Which supports non-profit organizations.

Family

Lucas has been married three times and is the father of four children. He was married to marcia lou griffin from and to mellody hobson from 2013 to present.

Important Event

In 1977. Lucas released the original star wars film. Which was an instant success and has isnce become one of the most successflu franchises in film history.

Interesting Fact

Lucas is one of the few filmmakers to have driected all six of his films in the star wars franchise.