George Lucas

George Lucas is an American film director, known for being the creator of the successful Star Wars franchise.

He was born on May 14, 1944, in Modesto, California.

Lucas studied film at the University of Southern California.

His first feature film, 'THX 1138', was released in 1971, and his movie 'American Graffiti' in 1973 brought him his first major commercial success.

However, it was with the creation of Star Wars in 1977 that Lucas achieved worldwide fame and became an iconic figure in the film industry.

His legacy endures through his influence on popular culture and his contribution to the development of special effects in cinema..