George Lucas
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Birthdate :May 14, 1944
Location :Modesto , California
Country : United States of America
Sign : Taurus
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Job :film directors
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1927
Used the 1927 U.F.A. film "Metropolis" as guidelines for some of his Star Wars characters - the "robotic man" for "C3PO" and the "robots creator" as "Anakin Skywalker." Both the creator and Anakin lost a hand. The "robotic man's creator" loses his hand while building the robot.1927
Used the 1927 U.F.A. film, Metropolis (1927), as guidelines for some of his Star Wars characters - the "robotic man" for "C-3PO" and the "robot's creator" as "Anakin Skywalker". Both the creator and Anakin lost a hand. The "robotic man's creator" loses his hand while building the robot.1945
Biography in: John Wakeman, editor. "World Film Directors, Volume Two, 1945-1985". Pages 605-610. New York: The H.W. Wilson Company, 1988.1945
Biography in: John Wakeman, editor. "World Film Directors, Volume Two, 1945-1985". Pages 605-610. New York: The H.W. Wilson Company, 1988.1958
Graduated from Modesto's Roosevelt Junior High school in 1958.1958
Graduated from Modesto's Roosevelt Junior High School in 1958.1962
Graduated from USC's school of cinema 1962
Graduated from USC's school of cinema (1962)1963
Is a fan of "Doctor Who" .1971
He was so impressed with relatively unknown stage actor James Wheaton that he cast him over studio objections in the voiceover role of "OMM" in THX 1138 . The studio wanted Orson Welles to play the role.1971
With THX 1138 and Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope , Lucas re-invented the way sound was used in films. Using it in both a linear and abstract way, to tell the story, he pushed sound design to the forefront of the filmmaking process.1971
He was so impressed with relatively unknown stage actor James Wheaton that he cast him over studio objections in the voiceover role of "OMM" in THX 1138 (1971). The studio wanted Orson Welles to play the role.1971
With THX 1138 (1971) and Star Wars (1977), Lucas re-invented the way sound was used in films. Using it in both a linear and abstract way, to tell the story, he pushed sound design to the forefront of the filmmaking process.1973
Has directed 2 actors to Oscar nominations: Candy Clark (Best Supporting Actress, American Graffiti (1973)) and Alec Guinness (Best Supporting Actor, Star Wars (1977)).1977
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope , AKA as "Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope" is ranked #39 on the American Film Institute's 100 Most Inspiring Movies of All Time.1977
Said that Alec Guinness was very helpful to him during the filming of the original Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope even to the point of getting the other actors to work more seriously.1977
Became so stressed during the filming of the original Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope that he checked himself into a hospital, where he was diagnosed with hyper-tension.1977
His script for Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope was turned down by every major Hollywood studio, the reason being that no one would want to see it. In a last ditch attempt, Lucas approached 20th Century Fox who decided to go ahead with the script even though they were convinced it would flop. Star Wars ended up becoming the highest grossing movie ever released at that time. It still ranks as one of the highest grossing movies ever made to this day.1977
Star Wars (1977) is ranked #39 on the American Film Institute's 100 Most Inspiring Movies of All Time.1977
Wrote three of the American Film Institute's 100 Greatest Movies: Star Wars (1977) at #13, American Graffiti (1973) at #62 and Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) at #66.1977
His script for Star Wars (1977) was turned down by every major Hollywood studio, the reason being that no one would want to see it. In a last ditch attempt, Lucas approached 20th Century Fox who decided to go ahead with the script even though they were convinced it would flop. Star Wars ended up becoming the highest grossing movie ever released at that time. It still ranks as one of the highest grossing movies ever made to this day.1977
Said that Alec Guinness was very helpful to him during the filming of Star Wars (1977) even to the point of getting the other actors to work more seriously.1977
Became so stressed during the filming of Star Wars (1977) that he checked himself into a hospital, where he was diagnosed with hypertension.1980
Quit the DGA after some disputes over the opening credits in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back . The movie had no opening credits and the DGA fined Lucas with $250.000, which he paid, and eventually quit.1980
Lucas provided all the funding for Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back , Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi and Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace .1980
Lucas provided all the funding for Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980), Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983) and Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999).1980
During pre-production of Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980), George created a phony working title - not for fan purposes, but to save money. Vendors and service providers, upon getting wind of the next Star Wars picture, were doubling their prices.1980
Quit the DGA after some disputes over the opening credits in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980). The movie had no opening credits and the DGA fined Lucas with $250.000, which he paid, and eventually quit.1981
He made what was at the time an unusual deal for the film, Raiders of the Lost Ark . Paramount financed the film's entire $20 million budget. In exchange, Lucas would own over 40% of the film and collect almost half of the profits after the studio a grossed a certain amount. It turned out to be a very lucrative deal for Lucas. Paramount executive Michael Eisner said that he felt the script for the film was the best he had ever read.1981
Rewrote the ending of Raiders of the Lost Ark to tighten it up due to the fact that the scene would have been too busy. It originally ended with the mine-car chase that was later added to Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom .1981
Three adopted children: Amanda Lucas (aka Amanda Lucas, b. 1981), Katie Lucas (b. 1988), and Jett Lucas(b. 1993).1981
Three adopted children: Amanda Lucas (b. 1981), Katie Lucas (b. 1988), and Jett Lucas (b. 1993).1981
He made what was at the time an unusual deal for the film, Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981). Paramount financed the film's entire $20 million budget. In exchange, Lucas would own over 40% of the film and collect almost half of the profits after the studio a grossed a certain amount. It turned out to be a very lucrative deal for Lucas. Paramount executive Michael Eisner said that he felt the script for the film was the best he had ever read.1981
Rewrote the ending of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) to tighten it up due to the fact that the scene would have been too busy. It originally ended with the mine-car chase that was later added to Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984).1983
He originally wanted his friend Steven Spielberg to direct Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi , but his dispute with the Director's Guild barred him from doing so. He settled for director Richard Marquand instead.1983
He originally wanted his friend Steven Spielberg to direct Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983), but his dispute with the Director's Guild barred him from doing so. He settled for director Richard Marquand instead.1986
George Lucas's close friend John Landis was originally slated to direct Howard the Duck but after reading the script turned down the opportunity due to the police car crashes in the finale. He felt this was too similar to that of his previous film The Blues Brothers .1986
Disowned Howard the Duck after the film's release.1986
George Lucas's close friend John Landis was originally slated to direct Howard the Duck (1986) but after reading the script turned down the opportunity due to the police car crashes in the finale. He felt this was too similar to that of his previous film The Blues Brothers (1980).1986
Disowned Howard the Duck (1986) after the film's release.1987
His name backwards is Egroeg Sacul. This name is also used in the Disney theme park ride Star Tours .1987
His name backwards is Egroeg Sacul. This name is also used in the Disney theme park ride Star Tours (1987).1999
As a fan of "Family Guy" , he occasionally gives the producers the clearance to do "Star Wars" gags on the show.1999
As a fan of "Family Guy" (1999), he occasionally gives the producers the clearance to do "Star Wars" gags on the show.2001
In the 2001 edition of the Forbes' "400 Richest People In America", it is reported that Lucas' fortune is $3 billion.2001
In the 2001 edition of the Forbes' "400 Richest People In America", it is reported that Lucas' fortune is $3 billion.2002
Rankings on Premiere's annual Power 100 List - 2002: #14; 2003: #10; 2004: #16; 2005: #11.2002
Rankings on Premiere's annual Power 100 List - 2002: #14; 2003: #10; 2004: #16; 2005: #11.2005
In the 2005 edition of Forbes' "400 Richest People in America" list, his net worth is estimated at $3.5 billion. He and good friend Steven Spielberg are the only filmmakers on the list.2005
Plans to reissue all of the Star Wars movies in 3-D versions using the Dimensionalization process by ILM. The process was first used in Chicken Little .2005
Has employed many relatives of his mentor Francis Ford Coppola in his Star Wars films. Coppola's brother-in-law Bill Neil worked at ILM during the production of the original trilogy. Bill's son Christopher Neil was a dialogue coach on Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005). Roman Coppola and Sofia Coppola played a Naboo guard and handmaiden in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999). In addition, Sofia Coppola had directed The Virgin Suicides (1999), which features Hayden Christensen before he was cast as Anakin Skywalker.2005
In the 2005 edition of Forbes' "400 Richest People in America" list, his net worth is estimated at $3.5 billion. He and his good friend Steven Spielberg are the only filmmakers on the list.2005
Plans to reissue all of the Star Wars movies in 3-D versions using the dimensionalization process by ILM. The process was first used in Chicken Little (2005).2006
He, his mentor Francis Ford Coppola, and friend Steven Spielberg presented Martin Scorsese with his first ever Oscar for Best Director for The Departed .2006
He, his mentor Francis Ford Coppola, and friend Steven Spielberg presented Martin Scorsese with his first ever Oscar for Best Director for The Departed (2006).2007
George Lucas has been in a relationship with Mellody Hobson, president of Ariel Investments, LLC, since 2007.2007
Grand marshal, Tournament of Roses parade 2007
George Lucas has been in a relationship with Mellody Hobson (president of Ariel Investments, LLC) since 2007.2007
Grand Marshal of the Tournament of Roses Parade. [2007]2008
Lucas supported Barack Obama for President in 2008. With girlfriend, Mellody Hobson, he attended the "We Are One" Presidential Pre-Inaugural Concert on 18 January 2009.2008
Lucas supported Barack Obama for President in 2008. With girlfriend, Mellody Hobson, he attended the "We Are One" Presidential Pre-Inaugural Concert on 18 January 2009.5858
Skywalker Ranch, Lucas' film production facility, covers an area of some 3,000 acres in Northern California's Marin County hills. The precise address is: 5858 Lucas Valley Road, Nicasio, California, 94946. The facility employs around 200 personnel, is home to a baseball field, a vineyard, 3 restaurants and a fire station, not to mention the array of hi-tech amenities. The fact that Skywalker Ranch is located off Lucas Valley Road is pure coincidence.
