| George Lucas | |
|---|---|
 Lucas at the 64th Academy Awards | |
| 4 Nominations / 1 Win | |
| Role | Director, Producer, Screenwriter |
| Born | May 14, 1944 |
| Modesto, California, USA | |
George Lucas is an Academy Award-winning American film producer, screenwriter, director, and entrepreneur. He founded Lucasfilm Ltd. and led the company as chairman and chief executive before selling it to The Walt Disney Company. He is best known as the creator of the space opera franchise Star Wars and the archaeologist-adventurer character Indiana Jones. Lucas is one of the American film industry's most successful filmmakers financially.
Special and Honorary Awards[]
Nominations[]
- 46th Academy Awards, 1973
- Best Director — American Graffiti
- Best Original Screenplay — American Graffiti (shared with Gloria Katz and Willard Huyck)
- 50th Academy Awards, 1977
- Best Director — Star Wars
- Best Original Screenplay — Star Wars
Gallery[]
George Lucas receiving the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award
Irving G. Thalberg Award 1991