George Lucas
Personal Info
Known for
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
1944-05-14 (81 years old)
Place of Birth
Modesto, California, USA
George Lucas
Biography
George Walton Lucas Jr. (born May 14, 1944) is an American filmmaker and entrepreneur. Lucas is known for creating the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises and founding Lucasfilm, LucasArts and Industrial Light & Magic. He served as chairman of Lucasfilm before selling it to The Walt Disney Company in 2012.
After graduating from the University of Southern California in 1967, Lucas co-founded American Zoetrope with filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola. Lucas wrote and directed THX 1138 (1971), based on his earlier student short Electronic Labyrinth: THX 1138 4EB, which was a critical success but a financial failure. His next work as a writer-director was the film American Graffiti (1973), inspired by his youth in early 1960s Modesto, California, and produced through the newly founded Lucasfilm. The film was critically and commercially successful, and received five Academy Award nominations including Best Picture.
Lucas's next film, the epic space opera Star Wars (1977), had a troubled production but was a surprise hit, becoming the highest-grossing film at the time, winning six Academy Awards and sparking a cultural phenomenon. Lucas produced and co-wrote the sequels The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return of the Jedi (1983). With director Steven Spielberg, he created, produced and co-wrote the Indiana Jones films Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), Temple of Doom (1984), The Last Crusade (1989) and Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008). He also produced and wrote a variety of films and television series through Lucasfilm between the 1970s and the 2010s.
In 1997, Lucas rereleased the Star Wars trilogy as part of a special edition featuring several alterations; home media versions with further changes were released in 2004 and 2011. He returned to directing with a Star Wars prequel trilogy comprising The Phantom Menace (1999), Attack of the Clones (2002), and Revenge of the Sith (2005). He last collaborated on the CGI-animated television series Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2014, 2020), the war film Red Tails (2012), and the CGI film Strange Magic (2015).
Lucas is one of history's most financially successful filmmakers and has been nominated for four Academy Awards. His films are among the 100 highest-grossing movies at the North American box office, adjusted for ticket-price inflation. Lucas is considered a significant figure of the 20th-century New Hollywood movement.
Description above from the Wikipedia article George Lucas, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
Acting
Megadoc
as Self
(2025)
(2024)
Jim Henson Idea Man
as Self (archive footage)
(2024)
Music by John Williams
as Self - Filmmaker
(2023)
Willow: Behind the Magic
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
(2023)
(2023)
A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened
as Self (archive footage)
(2023)
(2023)
(2023)
(2022)
Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
(2022)
If These Walls Could Sing
as Self
(2021)
(2021)
Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age
as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
(2020)
The Skywalker Legacy
as Self (archive footage)
(2019)
(2019)
(2019)
(2017)
(2017)
Spielberg
as Self
(2015)
(2015)
(2015)
(2015)
Raiders, Raptors and Rebels: Behind the Magic of ILM
as Self - Filmmaker / Founder, ILM
(2014)
(2014)
Face of Unity
as Self
(2014)
Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
(2014)
And the Oscar Goes To...
as Self (archive footage)
(2013)
Milius
as Self
(2013)
(2013)
From Morf to Morphing: The Dawn of Digital Filmmaking
as Self - Executive Producer (archive footage)
(2012)
Close Up
as Self (archive footage)
(2012)
Side by Side
as Self
(2011)
(2011)
(2011)
Project Happiness
as Self
(2010)
(2010)
The People vs. George Lucas
as Self (archive footage)
(2009)
(2009)
Waking Sleeping Beauty
as Self (archive footage)
(2008)
(2008)
(2008)
(2007)
Heckler
as Self
(2007)
Robot Chicken: Star Wars
as Self (voice)
(2007)
Fog City Mavericks
as Self
(2007)
(2007)
(2007)
(2007)
(2007)
The Pixar Story
as Himself
(2007)
Star Warriors
as Self
(2007)
(2006)
The Sci-Fi Boys
as Self
(2006)
Creatures from Star Wars
as Self
(2005)
Alien Planet
as Self
(2005)
(2005)
(2005)
Lucas, Coppola & Kurosawa
as Self
(2005)
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
as Baron Papanoida (uncredited)
(2005)
(2005)
(2005)
(2005)
The Chosen One
as Self
(2005)
(2005)
Lucas, Coppola, and Kurosawa
as Self
(2004)
(2004)
(2004)
(2004)
(2004)
(2004)
Tell Them Who You Are
as Self
(2004)
The Characters of Star Wars
as Self
(2004)
(2003)
The Music of 'Indiana Jones'
as Self
(2003)
(2003)
(2002)
(2002)
(2002)
(2001)
(2001)
R2-D2: Beneath the Dome
as Self
(2000)
Kurosawa
as Self (archive footage)
(1999)
(1999)
(1999)
The Mythology of Star Wars
as Self
(1998)
(1998)
(1997)
(1997)
The Harryhausen Chronicles
as Self
(1997)
Men in Black
as Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited)
(1996)
(1995)
(1994)
Beverly Hills Cop III
as Disappointed Man
(1994)
(1993)
Young Indy Around the World
as Self
(1992)
(1991)
(1991)
(1991)
Hook
as Man Kissing on Bridge (uncredited)
(1990)
Martin Scorsese Directs
as Self
(1990)
Making of 'Dreams'
as Self
(1988)
(1988)
Willow: The Making of an Adventure
as Self - Executive Producer
(1987)
Citizen Steve
as Self - Filmmaker
(1986)
The Making of Captain EO
as Self
(1984)
(1984)
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
as Missionary (uncredited)
(1983)
(1983)
(1981)
(1980)
(1980)
(1977)
The Making of Star Wars
as Self
(1973)
American Graffiti
as Pinkie’s Pizza Employee (voice) (uncredited)
(1971)
George Lucas: Maker of Films
as Self
(1971)
(1968)
The New Cinema
as Self
(1968)
Filmmaker
as Self (voice) (uncredited)
Crew
Lando
Characters
Untitled Star Wars "New Jedi Order" Film
Characters
Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi
Characters
Untitled New Republic Era Star Wars Film
Characters
Untitled Simon Kinberg Star Wars Film 3
Original Film Writer
Untitled Simon Kinberg Star Wars Film 2
Original Film Writer
Untitled Simon Kinberg Star Wars Film 1
Original Film Writer
(2027)
Star Wars: Starfighter
Characters
(2026)
The Mandalorian and Grogu
Original Film Writer
(2025)
(2024)
Megalopolis
Thanks
(2023)
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Characters, Executive Producer
(2021)
(2020)
LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special
Characters
(2019)
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Characters
(2018)
Solo: A Star Wars Story
Characters
(2018)
The Imperials Strike Back
Characters
(2017)
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Characters
(2017)
(2016)
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Characters
(2016)
Paris Can Wait
Thanks
(2016)
Rebel Scum
Characters
(2016)
Darth Maul: Apprentice
Characters
(2015)
Strange Magic
Executive Producer, Story
(2015)
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Characters
(2014)
Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars
Characters
(2014)
Citizen Vader
Characters
(2012)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Darth Maul Returns
Executive Producer
(2012)
Red Tails
Executive Producer
(2012)
LEGO Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out
Characters
(2011)
LEGO Star Wars: The Padawan Menace
Original Film Writer
(2010)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars - The Nightsisters Trilogy
Creator, Executive Producer, Characters
(2009)
LEGO Star Wars: The Quest for R2-D2
Original Film Writer
(2008)
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Story, Characters, Executive Producer
(2008)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Executive Producer
(2008)
Lego Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Brick
Original Film Writer, Thanks
(2008)
The World of John Ford
Executive Producer
(2008)
The Rise of the Moguls: The Men Who Built Hollywood
Executive Producer
(2008)
Ben Hecht: Shakespeare of Hollywood
Executive Producer
(2008)
The Secret Life of Edith Wharton
Executive Producer
(2008)
Tin Pan Alley: Soundtrack of America
Executive Producer
(2008)
Irving Thalberg: Hollywood's Boy Wonder
Executive Producer
(2008)
Erich Von Stroheim: The Profligate Genius
Executive Producer
(2007)
Sicko
Thanks
(2007)
Robot Chicken: Star Wars
Thanks
(2007)
Ireland: Power of the Poets
Executive Producer
(2007)
Theodore Roosevelt and the American Century
Executive Producer
(2007)
Fighting for the Vote: Women’s Suffrage in America
Executive Producer
(2007)
Powder Keg: Europe 1900-1914
Executive Producer
(2007)
The Best Intentions: The Paris Peace Conference
Executive Producer
(2007)
Hellfighters: Harlem’s Heroes of World War One
Executive Producer
(2006)
Cinema16: American Short Films
Director
(2005)
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
Director, Screenplay, Executive Producer
(2005)
Le court des grands
Director
(2005)
Crazy Watto
Characters
(2004)
Star Wars: Droids - Treasure of the Hidden Planet
Characters, Executive Producer
(2002)
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
Producer, Screenplay, Director, Executive Producer, Story
(2000)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: My First Adventure
Story, Executive Producer
(2000)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey of Radiance
Story, Executive Producer
(2000)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: The Perils of Cupid
Story, Executive Producer
(2000)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Winds of Change
Executive Producer
(2000)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Passion for Life
Executive Producer
(2000)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Love's Sweet Song
Executive Producer
(2000)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Espionage Escapades
Executive Producer
(1999)
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
Executive Producer, Director, Writer
(1999)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Spring Break Adventure
Story, Executive Producer
(1999)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Adventures in the Secret Service
Story, Executive Producer
(1999)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Demons of Deception
Story, Executive Producer
(1999)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Oganga, The Giver and Taker of Life
Story, Executive Producer
(1999)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Trenches of Hell
Story, Executive Producer
(1999)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Masks of Evil
Executive Producer
(1999)
The Dark Redemption
Characters
(1999)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Daredevils of the Desert
Executive Producer
(1999)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Tales of Innocence
Executive Producer
(1997)
Star Wars: Ewoks - The Haunted Village
Characters, Executive Producer
(1997)
Star Wars: Droids - The Pirates and the Prince
Characters, Executive Producer
(1997)
Star Wars: Ewoks - Tales from the Endor Woods
Characters, Executive Producer
(1996)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Travels with Father
Executive Producer, Creator
(1995)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Treasure of the Peacock's Eye
Executive Producer
(1995)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Attack of the Hawkmen
Executive Producer
(1994)
Radioland Murders
Executive Producer, Story
(1994)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Hollywood Follies
Executive Producer
(1993)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Mystery of the Blues
Executive Producer, Story
(1993)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Phantom Train of Doom
Executive Producer, Story
(1993)
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Scandal of 1920
Story, Executive Producer
(1993)
Jurassic Park
Post Production Supervisor
(1990)
Dreams
Visual Effects
(1989)
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Executive Producer, Characters, Story
(1988)
Willow
Executive Producer, Story
(1988)
The Land Before Time
Executive Producer, Presenter
(1988)
Tucker: The Man and His Dream
Executive Producer
(1988)
Powaqqatsi
Presenter, Executive Producer
(1986)
Howard the Duck
Executive Producer
(1986)
Labyrinth
Executive Producer
(1986)
Inside the Labyrinth
Executive Producer
(1986)
Star Wars: Droids - The Great Heep
Original Film Writer
(1986)
Captain EO
Writer
(1985)
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters
Executive Producer
(1985)
Ewoks: The Battle for Endor
Executive Producer, Story
(1985)
Return to Oz
Thanks
(1985)
Latino
Executive Producer
(1984)
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Executive Producer, Characters, Story
(1984)
The Ewok Adventure
Executive Producer, Story
(1983)
Return of the Jedi
Executive Producer, Screenplay, Story, Second Unit Director
(1983)
Twice Upon a Time
Executive Producer
(1982)
Return of the Ewok
Characters
(1981)
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Executive Producer, Story
(1981)
Body Heat
Executive Producer
(1980)
The Empire Strikes Back
Executive Producer, Story
(1980)
Kagemusha
Executive Producer
(1980)
Black Angel
Thanks
(1979)
More American Graffiti
Music Supervisor, Executive Producer, Characters
(1978)
The Star Wars Holiday Special
Characters
(1977)
Star Wars
Executive Producer, Writer, Director
(1973)
American Graffiti
Director, Music Supervisor, Writer
(1973)
Marcello, I'm Bored
Editor
(1972)
The Godfather
Assistant Editor
(1971)
THX 1138
Editor, Director, Screenplay, Story
(1971)
Bald: The Making of 'THX 1138'
Director
(1970)
Gimme Shelter
Camera Operator
(1968)
Filmmaker
Director, Director of Photography, Writer, Editor, Sound Recordist
(1968)
Why Man Creates
Camera Operator
(1967)
Electronic Labyrinth: THX 1138 4EB
Writer, Director
(1967)
anyone lived in a pretty [how] town
Director, Writer
(1967)
The Emperor
Director, Writer
(1967)
6-18-67
Director, Writer, Cinematography, Editor
(1966)
Freiheit
Director
(1966)
1:42.08
Director, Writer
(1966)
Herbie
Director, Writer
(1965)
Look at Life
Director, Editor, Writer, Cinematography