George Lucas
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George Lucas
Summary
George Lucas is a human[1]. Born in Modesto[2], he… he was born on May 14, 1944[3]. He worked as a film producer[4], film director[5], art collector[6], film editor[7], and cinematographer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.06% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29,419 views/month, #605 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Modesto[2], George Lucas…
- George Lucas was born on May 14, 1944[3].
- Among George Lucas's spouses was Mellody Hobson[10].
- A child of George Lucas was Amanda Lucas[11].
- A child of George Lucas was Katie Lucas[12].
- George Lucas held citizenship in United States[13].
- English was George Lucas's native language[14].
- George Lucas's professions included film producer[4].
- George Lucas's professions included film director[5].
- George Lucas's professions included art collector[6].
- George Lucas worked as a film editor[7].
- George Lucas's professions included cinematographer[8].
- George Lucas worked as a screenwriter[15].
- George Lucas's education included a stint at Downey High School[16].
- George Lucas was educated at USC School of Cinematic Arts[17].
- George Lucas was educated at Thomas Downey High School[18].
- George Lucas was educated at Modesto Junior College[19].
- A notable work attributed to George Lucas is American Graffiti[20].
- A notable work attributed to George Lucas is THX 1138[21].
- A notable work attributed to George Lucas is Star Wars[22].
- George Lucas received the California Hall of Fame[23].
- George Lucas received the National Medal of Arts[24].
- George Lucas received the Kennedy Center Honors[25].
- George Lucas received the Disney Legends[26].
- George Lucas received the AFI Life Achievement Award[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Modesto[2], George Lucas… he was born on May 14, 1944[3]. English was his native language[14].
Education
Educated at Downey High School[16], a high school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1901[30]; USC School of Cinematic Arts[17], a film school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1929[33]; Thomas Downey High School[18], a high school[34], in United States[35], founded in 1951[36]; and Modesto Junior College[19], a school[37], in United States[38], founded in 1921[39].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include film producer[4], film director[5], art collector[6], film editor[7], cinematographer[8], and screenwriter[15].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include American Graffiti[20], THX 1138[21], and Star Wars[22].
Recognition
Awards received include California Hall of Fame[23], a hall of fame of a state or province[40], in United States[41]; National Medal of Arts[24], a medallion[42], in United States[43], founded in 1984[44]; Kennedy Center Honors[25], an award[45], in United States[46], founded in 1978[47]; Disney Legends[26], an award[48], in United States[49], founded in 1987[50]; AFI Life Achievement Award[27], a lifetime achievement award[51], in United States[52], founded in 1973[53]; and Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[54], an award[55], in United States[56], founded in 1996[57].
Personal Life
Among George Lucas's spouses was Mellody Hobson[10]. Children include Amanda Lucas[11], an actor[58], b. 1981[59], of United States[60] and Katie Lucas[12], an actor[61], b. 1988[62], of United States[63].
Why It Matters
George Lucas ranks in the top 0.06% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29,419 views/month, #605 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]
He has been cited as an influence by Christopher Nolan[66], a film director[67], b. 1970[68], of United Kingdom[69], awarded the Indiana Film Journalists Association Award for Best Director[70], specialised in film direction[71]; Jonathan Lethem[72], a writer[73], b. 1964[74], of United States[75], awarded the National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction[76]; and Lorne Lanning[77], a writer[78], b. 1964[79], of United States[80].
Works attributed to him include Star Wars comics[81], founded in 1977[82] and Star Wars[83], a manga series[84].
FAQs
Where was George Lucas born?
Born in Modesto[2], George Lucas…
Who was George Lucas married to?
George Lucas's spouses include Mellody Hobson[10].
What did George Lucas do for work?
George Lucas worked as film producer[4], film director[5], art collector[6], film editor[7], and cinematographer[8].
Where did George Lucas go to school?
George Lucas was educated at Downey High School[16], USC School of Cinematic Arts[17], Thomas Downey High School[18], and Modesto Junior College[19].
What awards did George Lucas receive?
Honors received include California Hall of Fame[23], National Medal of Arts[24], Kennedy Center Honors[25], and Disney Legends[26].
Who did George Lucas influence?
George Lucas has been cited as an influence by Christopher Nolan[66], Jonathan Lethem[72], and Lorne Lanning[77].