George Lucas

George Lucas
Lucas at the 2025 San Diego Comic-Con
George Lucas
Born	George Walton Lucas Jr. 5/14/1944
Birthplace	Modesto, California, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Filmmaker, philanthropist, entrepreneur
Known for	Star Wars franchise, Indiana Jones franchise, founding Lucasfilm, Industrial Light & Magic, and THX
Education	University of Southern California (B.F.A.)
Children	4
Awards	Academy Award nominations (4), inducted into Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame

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