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Also Known As George Walton Lucas, Jr.
Born May 14, 1944 (age 81) • Modesto • California
Founder Lucasfilm Ltd.
Awards And Honors Academy Award • Kennedy Center Honors (2015) • Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award (1992)
Notable Works “American Graffiti” • “Return of the Jedi” • “Star Wars: Episode I—The Phantom Menace” • “Star Wars: Episode II—Attack of the Clones” • “Star Wars: Episode III—Revenge of the Sith” • “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” • “Star Wars” • Star Wars • “THX 1138”

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