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George Lucas is an American filmmaker famous for creating the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises.
George Lucas is an American film producer, director and screenwriter, widely renowned as the creator of the hugely successful Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises. Lucas has won multiple Academy Awards for his contributions to the film industry and is also heralded for his philanthropic work.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1944</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>George Lucas is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On May 14, 1944, George Walton Lucas Jr. was born in Modesto, California.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1967</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Graduates from USC Film School</div><div class='timeline-text'>Lucas graduated from the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1971</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Directs "THX 1138"</div><div class='timeline-text'>Lucas directed his first feature film, "THX 1138," a dystopian science fiction.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1973</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>"American Graffiti" Success</div><<div class='timeline-text'>Lucas directed and co-wrote "American Graffiti," which received critical acclaim and five Academy Award nominations.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1977</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Release of "Star Wars"</div><div class='timeline-text'>Lucas' film "Star Wars" was released, becoming a massive hit and cultural phenomenon.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1980</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishes Lucasfilm</div><div class='timeline-text'>Lucas established Lucasfilm, Ltd., an American film and television production company.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Sells Lucasfilm to Disney</div><div class='timeline-text'>Lucas sold his production company Lucasfilm to The Walt Disney Company.</div></div></div>
George Lucas is a legendary American film director and producer, who was born on May 14, 1944, and is currently 79 years old. He is best known for having created the epic science fiction franchise 'Star Wars', as well as directing the critically acclaimed American Graffiti, Indiana Jones, and The Edala Trilogy.
George Lucas has an estimated net worth of $6.3B. He is best known for his role as the creator of the 'Star Wars' franchise. His wealth comes from his earnings from his highly successful movie series, other entertainment projects, and equity investments.
