George Lucas's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of George Lucas. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
George Lucas is a highly influential American filmmaker, best known for creating the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises. He founded Lucasfilm and its associated companies like Industrial Light & Magic, revolutionizing special effects and sound technology. A key figure in the New Hollywood movement, he pioneered the modern blockbuster film. Despite his mainstream success, Lucas maintained independence from Hollywood for much of his career. He sold Lucasfilm to Disney in 2012 and is also a philanthropist.
1977: Awarded the Inkpot Award
In 1977, George Lucas was awarded the Inkpot Award.
1991: Irving G. Thalberg Award
In 1991, George Lucas received the Academy's Irving G. Thalberg Award.
June 9, 2005: AFI Life Achievement Award
On June 9, 2005, George Lucas received the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award, shortly after the release of "Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith".
2005: Star Wars score named greatest film score of all time
In 2005, the American Film Institute listed John Williams' score for Star Wars as the greatest film score of all time.
2006: Induction into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame
In 2006, George Lucas was inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame.
September 2008: Named one of the "Greatest Americans"
In September 2008, The Discovery Channel named George Lucas one of the 100 "Greatest Americans".
2009: California Hall of Fame Inductee
In 2009, George Lucas was one of 13 California Hall of Fame inductees in The California Museum's yearlong exhibit.
July 2013: National Medal of Arts
In July 2013, George Lucas was awarded the National Medal of Arts by President Barack Obama for his contributions to American cinema.
October 2014: Honorary Membership of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers
In October 2014, George Lucas received Honorary Membership of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers.
August 2015: Disney Legend Induction
In August 2015, George Lucas was inducted as a Disney Legend.
December 6, 2015: Honoree at the Kennedy Center Honors
On December 6, 2015, George Lucas was an honoree at the Kennedy Center Honors.
May 2024: Honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival
In May 2024, George Lucas received the Honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
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