George Lucas

Biography

George Walton Lucas Jr. (born May 14, 1944) is an American filmmaker and entrepreneur known for creating the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises. He co-founded American Zoetrope with Francis Ford Coppola in 1967 and wrote and directed THX 1138 (1971), which was a critical success despite being a financial failure. Lucas went on to produce and write iconic films like Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and American Graffiti, solidifying his place as one of the most influential filmmakers of the 20th century.