George Lucas
- Biography
- Along with his friend and occasional collaborator Steven Spielberg, George Lucas was the key figure behind the American film industry's evolution (or, according to most critics, de-evolution) from cinema to spectacle during the late '70s.
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- Born
- May 14, 1944
Awards
Golden Globes
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Nominated | Golden Globe | Best Director Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope |
Academy Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Nominated | Oscar | Best Director Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope |
| 1978 | Nominated | Oscar | Best Original Screenplay Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope |
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Nominated | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Picture Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope |
Directors Guild of America
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Nominated | Directors Guild of America | Best Director Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope |
Films
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