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George Lucas
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Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Executive Producer, Actor, Screen Story
Born:
May 14, 1944 in Modesto, CA
Biography:Along with his friend and occasional collaborator "Steven Spielberg", "George Lucas" was the key figure behind the American film industry's evolution (or, according to most critics, de-evolution) from cinema to spectacle during the late '70s. The mastermind behind two of the most lucrative franchises in history -- "Star Wars" and the Indiana Jones features, respectively -- Lucas redefined the concept of the Hollywood motion picture, shifting the focus of film away from acting and personal storytelling to special effects, production design, and rapid-fire action. Remaining at all times on the cutting edge of merchandising and technology, he forever altered the ways in which movies are perceived by audiences and studios alike.

Born May 14, 1944, in Modesto, CA, George Walton Lucas Jr.'s first love was not filmmaking, but auto racing. Only a serious wreck forced him out of the sport, and he eventually... Full Biography

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Calista Flockhart and Harrison Ford attend the 33rd AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring George Lucas...
Mackenzie Phillips attends the 33rd AFI Life Achievement Award honoring George Lucas at the Kodak...
"Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" directors George Lucas, left, and Steven...
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News
Nov. 16, 2009, 4:51 AM EST
Film academy throws itself a party to hand out early Oscars to Lauren Bacall, 2 others
Nov. 3, 2009, 9:16 AM EST
Empire strikes back as Lucasfilm renews court battle over rights to 'Star Wars' costumes
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