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On May 14, George Lucas is born in Modesto, California to George Walton Lucas and Dorothy Ellinore. -
The Vietnam War conflict was the primary inspiration for Star Wars trilogy. The dynamic between the technologically advanced Galactic Empire and the smaller Rebel Alliance mirrored the conflict between US and Vietcong, with the "little guys" ultimately winning. -
He was driving home from the library with a friend. As Lucas turned left into his family's ranch, his friend (Frank Ferreira) tried to pass him on the left, sending him flying and crashing into a tree. He was hurt badly but survived. -
George Lucas successfully completes his studies at the University of Southern California (USC), earning his degree in film . (Haskell Wexler, a famous filmmaker, had encouraged him to take film school) -
He met her while studying at USC. She played a significant role in his life and career by providing support and creative contributions to his future work. -
George Lucas founds Lucasfilm after the success of his film THX 1138 (Sci-fi/Thriller). Lucas founded the company to have a more creative control over his projects and to explore more innovative filmmaking techniques. -
George Lucas's first film was called the "THX 1138". It featured young Robert Duvall and was produced by Francis Ford. It was a sci-fi and thriller movie exploring a future society where emotions are suppressed and individuality is strictly controlled. -
George Lucas is best known for creating the iconic , Star Wars and Indian Jones franchises. His first film for Star Wars called "A New Hope"(1977) was inspired by his interest in cars and racing and he collaborated with Steven Spielberg in the creation of Indiana Jones, with the first fill called 'Raiders of The Lost Ark"(1981). -
After unsuccessfully trying to conceive a child, the couple adopt Amanda making her their first child. A couple months later Marcia and Lucas divorce and the legal custody of Amanda is split between them. -
George Lucas along with Francis Ford won the "Best Foreign Producer" award for their work on "Kagemusha" (1980). -
The same year Katie was born Lucas adopts her as a single parent. Katie contributed to the Star Wars saga and had minor roles in "Attack of the Clones" and "Revenge of the Sith" -
Jett was born on February 17, 1993, and Lucas adopts him in the same year. Jett is Lucas' only son and like Katie, has taken various roles in his father's projects and the Star Wars saga. -
George Lucas receives this award in Los Angeles for his contributions to filmmaking, and his impact on the industry through innovative techniques and experiences. -
George wins the Filmmaker award in the USA recognizing his exceptional contributions to the art of filmmaking but particularly in sound editing, his approach to storytelling and sound design. -
George Lucas joined Bill Gates and Warren Buffett's "Giving Pledge", committing to donating at least half of his wealth before passing to raise the bar for future generations and improve their education. -
George Lucas sells Lucasfilm to The Walt Disney Company and retires from the corporate life. This transaction included the rights to Star Wars and all that is related allowing Disney to produce new Star Wars films and expand its media platform. -
They met in 2006, and they were introduced by a mutual friend. They started dating shortly after, later announcing their engagement in January 2013 and they got married that same year. Later on, they celebrated the arrival of Everest, Georges first biological child. -
The lates film called, "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" continued the adventures of the famous archeologist. It was directed by James Mangold and produced by Lucas. -
George Lucas was awarded an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.