George Lucas American Actor Born 1944 in Modesto
George Lucas · film producer and film director · American
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Biography
George Lucas is an American actor from Modesto, born on 14 May 1944. His age is 82. Among the titles he is known for are Casting By (2012) and Milius (2013).
His screen career on record begins in 1965 with Look at Life. George Lucas’s credits add up to 45 films from 1965 to 2017. His characters include cameo at the airport in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984). His credits run up to Behind the Scenes in 2017. Behind the camera, he is listed as director on 16 titles, including Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, and writer on 27 titles, including Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith.
Listed genres include speculative fiction film. American Graffiti, THX 1138 and Star Wars are listed among his notable work.
In total, he has won 16 awards and earned 4 nominations. Records show Inkpot Award in 1977 as his first win. The newest entry is Knight of the Legion of Honour in 2026.
Filmography
45 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Behind the Scenes | Film | |
| 2013 | Drew: The Man Behind the Poster | Film | |
| 2013 | Milius | Film | |
| 2012 | Casting By | Film | |
| 2011 | Trek Nation | self | Film |
| 2007 | Heckler | Film | |
| 2007 | The Pixar Story | Film | |
| 2005 | Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith | Writer, Director | Film |
| 2004 | The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing | Film | |
| 2002 | Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2001 | Star Whores | Writer | Film |
| 1999 | Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace | Writer, Director | Film |
| 1997 | Men in Black | Film | |
| 1995 | A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies | Film | |
| 1995 | Young Indiana Jones and the Treasure of the Peacock's Eye | Writer | Film |
Show all 45 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Beverly Hills Cop III | Film | |
| 1991 | Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse | Film | |
| 1991 | Here's Looking at You, Warner Bros. | Film | |
| 1991 | Hook | Film | |
| 1989 | Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade | Writer | Film |
| 1988 | Willow | Writer | Film |
| 1987 | Star Tours | Writer | Film |
| 1985 | Ewoks: The Battle for Endor | Writer | Film |
| 1985 | Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird | Film | |
| 1984 | Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure | Writer | Film |
| 1984 | Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom | cameo at the airport, Writer | Film |
| 1983 | Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi | Writer | Film |
| 1981 | Raiders of the Lost Ark | Writer | Film |
| 1980 | Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back | Writer | Film |
| 1979 | More American Graffiti | Writer | Film |
| 1977 | Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope | Writer, Director | Film |
| 1974 | Shadow of a Chance | Film | |
| 1973 | American Graffiti | Writer, Director | Film |
| 1972 | Chut | Film | |
| 1971 | Bald: The Making of THX 1138 | Director | Film |
| 1971 | THX 1138 | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1968 | Filmmaker | Writer, Director | Film |
| 1967 | 6-18-67 | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1967 | Anyone Lived in a Pretty How Town | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1967 | Electronic Labyrinth: THX 1138 4EB | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1967 | The Emperor | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1966 | 1:42.08 | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1966 | Freiheit | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1966 | Herbie | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1965 | Look at Life | Writer, Director | Film |
Awards and nominations
16 won, 4 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Knight of the Legion of Honour | Won | |
| 2015 | Disney Legends | Won | |
| 2013 | Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award | Won | |
| 2009 | California Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 2006 | Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 2005 | AFI Life Achievement Award | Won | |
| 1990 | Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation | Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade | Won |
| 1984 | Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation | Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi | Won |
| 1982 | Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation | Raiders of the Lost Ark | Won |
| 1981 | Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation | Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back | Won |
| 1978 | Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation | Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope | Won |
| 1977 | Inkpot Award | Won | |
| Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences | Won | ||
| Honorary Palme d'Or | Won | ||
| Kennedy Center Honors | Won |
Show all 20 entries
| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Medal of Arts | Won | ||
| 1978 | Academy Award for Best Director | Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope | Nominated |
| 1978 | Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay | Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope | Nominated |
| 1974 | Academy Award for Best Director | American Graffiti | Nominated |
| 1974 | Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay | American Graffiti | Nominated |
Personal life
He has been married to Mellody Hobson since 2013. Earlier marriages on record are to Marcia Lucas (1969 to 1983). He is the father of Amanda Lucas and Katie Lucas. Education on record includes University of Southern California (Bachelor of Fine Arts, filmmaking), finishing in 1967; Downey High School; and Modesto Junior College.
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Frequently asked questions
How old is George Lucas?
George Lucas is 82 years old, born on 14 May 1944 in Modesto.
What is George Lucas known for?
George Lucas is known for Casting By (2012) and Milius (2013).
What is George Lucas’s nationality?
George Lucas is American, born in Modesto.
How tall is George Lucas?
George Lucas is 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) tall.
Who is George Lucas married to?
George Lucas is married to Mellody Hobson; they married in 2013.
What is George Lucas’s net worth?
George Lucas’s net worth is estimated at $5 billion (2017 figure).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q38222), accessed October 2026
- Photo: nicolas genin · CC BY-SA 2.0
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