Writer: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope. George Walton Lucas, Jr. was raised on a walnut ranch in Modesto, California. His father was a stationery store owner and he had three siblings. During his late teen years, he went to Thomas Downey High School and was very much interested in drag racing.

George Lucas is a writer, producer and director known for his creation of the enormously successful 'Star Wars' and 'Indiana Jones' film franchises.

George Lucas (born 1944) is an American motion-picture director, producer, and screenwriter who has created several of the most popular films in history, most notably the original trilogy of Star Wars movies, which spawned one of the largest pop culture phenomena of all time.

George Walton Lucas, Jr. (Modesto, California, May 14, 1944) is an American filmmaker, creator of the film sagas of Star Wars and Indiana Jones, and former president of Lucasfilm Limited, LucasArts Entertainment Company, Lucas Digital Ltd, Lucas Licensing, LucasBooks and Lucas Learning Ltd.

George Lucas (born 1944) is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, editor, and entrepreneur. His best-known work includes both the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises and establishing Lucasfilm. In addition to producing feature films, he has also created television series and written books.

A long time ago in a galaxy not far away...before the empire struck back and Jedis returned — there was a young Padawan director named George Lucas who had a crazy idea for a space opera that...

George Lucas is marking a milestone birthday. The iconic filmmaker behind Star Wars and Indiana Jones turned 80 on May 14.

Learn how the filmmaker drew from historical figures and events such as Nazi Germany, Richard Nixon, Vietnam War, ancient Rome and Knights Templar to create his sci-fi saga. Discover the parallels and contrasts between Star Wars and history in this article based on a book edited by Lucas.

Learn about the life and career of George Lucas, the creator of Star Wars, American Graffiti, and Indiana Jones. Explore his filmmaking, technology, and philanthropy projects, and listen to his podcast interview.