George Lucas is 82 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 14 May 1944.
American filmmaker who created Star Wars and Indiana Jones and founded Lucasfilm and Industrial Light & Magic
Did you know?He originally wanted to be a professional racing driver but changed his career path after surviving a high-speed car crash.
Quick facts
Date of birth14 May 1944
Age82
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceModesto, United States
Occupationfilm producer, film director, art collector
Editor's Take:
George Lucas created Star Wars and changed Hollywood. He grew up in Modesto, California, and nearly died in a car crash as a teenager. He studied film at the University of Southern California. American Graffiti, about his small-town youth, was a hit. Star Wars, in 1977, became one of the biggest films ever made. He also created Indiana Jones with Steven Spielberg. His company ILM pioneered modern visual effects.
Key Milestones
1973: American Graffiti – hit film
1975: ILM – effects company founded
1977: Star Wars – release
1981: Raiders of the Lost Ark – Indiana Jones
George Walton Lucas Jr. (born May 14, 1944) is an American filmmaker, philanthropist, and entrepreneur.
