Happy birthday! George Lucas turns 81 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on May 14, 2025

The iconic and legendary director turns 81 on Wednesday, May. 14, 2025.

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George Lucas is celebrating his 81st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Popular director-screenwriter-producer George Lucas (Star Wars, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 81st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Lucas, a cultural icon

Born in Modesto on May 14, 1944, George Lucas' career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Lucas' not just a great director, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little George hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for George Lucas as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 81.

Happy Birthday, George, you're the best!