Common questions about George Lucas

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was George Lucas born and what major accident changed his career path?

George Lucas was born in 1944 and suffered a severe car crash on the 12th of June 1962 that ended his dream of becoming a racecar driver. The accident caused him to lose interest in racing and inspired him to pursue filmmaking instead.

What university did George Lucas attend and which film school classmates formed The Dirty Dozen?

George Lucas attended the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts where he formed a clique of film students known as The Dirty Dozen. His classmates included Walter Murch, Caleb Deschanel, Hal Barwood, John Milius, and Matthew Robbins.

When did George Lucas sell Lucasfilm to Disney and what was the reported sale price?

George Lucas sold Lucasfilm to the Walt Disney Company in 2012 for a reported sum of $4.05 billion. He stated his intention to donate the majority of the proceeds from the sale to his philanthropic endeavors.

When was the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art scheduled to be completed and where will it be located?

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is due to be completed in 2026 and will be constructed in Exposition Park, Los Angeles, California. The museum was originally planned for Chicago but was relocated to California after a legal dispute.

When did George Lucas marry Mellody Hobson and how many children does he have in total?

George Lucas married Mellody Hobson on the 22nd of June 2013 and has four children in total. He adopted a daughter named Amanda in 1981, adopted another daughter named Katie in 1988, had a son named Jett in 1993, and had a daughter born via surrogate in August 2013.