George Lucas Biography

- Is born under the astrological star sign of Taurus.

- Is a fan of 'Doctor Who'.

- Is a diabetic.

- His nickname in high school was Luke - he later gave this name to Luke Skywalker in Star Wars.

- His script for 'Star Wars' (1977) was turned down by every major film studio in Hollywood.

- His name backwards is Egroeg Sacul. This name is also used in the Disney theme park ride Star Tours.

- Conceived 'Indiana Jones' while on holiday with his friend Steven Spielberg in Hawaii.

- He always writes his scripts by longhand, in a loose leaf binder, rather than on a computer.

- He is ranked No. 10 in the Premiere’s 2003 Annual Power List.

- Always refuses to put “critic quotes” on his movie posters.

- Frequently uses the famous “Wilhelm Scream” sound effect in his films.

- His favourite stage of film-making is the editing process.

- Became so stressed during the making of 'Star Wars' that he checked himself into hospital, where he was found to be suffering from hypertension!

- He based the character of Han Solo on his friend, Francis Ford Coppola.

- Has often played tiny cameo roles in films he has produced or directed, e.g. in 'Indiana Jones II', he played a tourist boarding a plane.

- Played the role of himself in 'Men In Black' in 1997.