George Lucas: Summary

Recent Role:: on Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Gender:: Male

Birthday:: 5-14-1944

Birthplace:: Modesto California, USA

Birth Name:: George Walton Lucas Jr.

AKA:: Gerge Lucas

George Lucas was raised on a walnut ranch in Modesto, California. His father was a stationery store owner and he had three siblings. During his late teens he went to Downey High School and was very much interested in drag car racing. He planned to become a professional race car driver. However a terrible car accident just after his high school graduation ended that dream permanently. The accident changed his views on life. He decided to attend Modesto Junior College before enrolling in the University of Southern California film school. As a film student he made several short films including THX-1138: 4EB (Electronic Labyinth) which won first prize at the 1967-68 National Student Film Festival. He went on to make such great films as Star Wars and Indiana Jones movies. George Lucas was raised on a walnut ranch in Modesto, California. His father was a stationery store owner and he had three siblings. During his late teens he went to Downey High School and was very much interested in drag car racing. He planned to become a professional race car driver. However a terrible car accident just after his high school graduation ended that dream permanently....

Welcome to the TV.com Blog for George Lucas by SYS 11/05/2006 9:12am

Better Off Ted, NCIS, and The Biggest Loser
What to watch on Tuesday, January 5.
- 01/05/10 12:00 AM
- 5 comments
Clone Wars trailer now on Web
Two-minute trailer of animated Star Wars TV spin-off shown off to the public.
- 05/30/07 4:49 PM
- 20 comments
Lucas, Hamill reunite for Star Wars spoof
Animated special will air on Adult Swim in June.
- 04/25/07 11:16 AM
- 18 comments

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scotchex2
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It's hard to give a single rating to George Lucas. Really, I'd want to rate his early work as excellent and, ideally, just ignore his work of the past decade.

I can't deny his genius in birthing Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and American Graffiti. But, at the same time, it's hard to ignore the hideous Star Wars prequel movies he's made recently.

I prefer to focus on the extraordinary films Lucas made in the 70s and 80s, which will be part of cinematic history forever.
09/03/08 12:51pm | report abuse
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PercytheGreen
member since: Dec 21, 2007
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As my summary says, I love this guy. He is so talented! He did my favorite movie series of all time: STAR WARS!! He also did great doing the "Indiana Jones" series. My favorite Star Wars episodes are Revenge of the Sith and Return of the Jedi. Last week, I saw Indiana Jones & the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. It was great! It was like Star Wars, but not in space. I enjoyed it anyway. I hear that he's going to make a CGI series called "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" this year. I can't wait for it! I'm so excited to see it!
06/01/08 10:29am | report abuse
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XDGRifle
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my favorite director is the one i am reviewing right now. This man is pure genius. He directed all the star wars movies, They were my favorites and Indiana Jones another great series. This man is brilliant!
02/10/08 07:01am | report abuse
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mackski
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The man was behind Star Wars and had a hand in Indiana Jones.....nuff said.
02/07/08 09:45pm | report abuse
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nickythenewt21
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Lucas brought two of the most memorable movie franchises ever, but has lost much talent in directing. If you notice, the older Star Wars films were much better than the newer. Other than that, he's great. Hopefully it'll be old George working on Indy 4, not new George.
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