Ridley Scott

  • Name: Ridley Scott
  • Date of Birth: November 30, 1937
  • Place of Birth: South Shields, County Durham, England, UK
Mini-bio: Sir Ridley Scott is an English Academy Award Nominated and Golden Globe, Emmy Award and BAFTA Award winning film director and producer known for his stylish visuals and an obsession for detail. His fi...( read more)lms include Alien, Blade Runner, Thelma & Louise, Gladiator, Black Hawk Down, Matchstick Men, Kingdom of Heaven, and American Gangster.
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Ridley Scott mini-bio:

Sir Ridley Scott (born 30 November 1937) is an English film director and producer known for his stylish visuals and an obsession for detail. His films include The Duellists (1977), Alien (1979), Blade Runner (1982), Thelma & Louise (1991), 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992), Gladiator (2000), Hannibal (2001), Black Hawk Down (2001), Matchstick Men (2003), Kingdom of Heaven (2005), American Gangster (2007), and Body of Lies (2009). His younger brother is fellow film director Tony Scott.

Born in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, Scott grew up in an Army family, meaning that for most of his early life his father — an officer in the Royal Engineers — was absent. Ridley's older brother, Frank, joined the Merchant Navy when he was still young and the pair had little contact. During this time the family moved around, living in (amongst other areas) Cumbria, Wales and Germany. After the Second World War the Scott family moved back to their native north-east England, eventually settling in Teesside

Scott studied in Teesside from 1954 to 1958, at Grangefield Grammar School, Stockton and later in West Hartlepool College of Art, graduating with a Diploma in Design. He progressed to an M.A. in graphic design at the Royal College of Art from 1960 to 1962.
At the RCA he contributed to the college magazine, 'ARK' and helped to establish its film department. For his final show he made a black and white short film, 'Boy and Bicycle', starring his younger brother, Tony Scott, and his father.

His current partner is the actress Giannina Facio, whom he has cast in all his movies since White Squall except American Gangster. He divides his time between homes in London, France, and Los Angeles.

In 1995, together with his brother Tony, Scott formed the film and television production company Scott Free Productions in Los Angeles.

Scott has been nominated for three Academy Awards for Directing: for Thelma & Louise, Gladiator and Black Hawk Down, as well as a Golden Globe, BAFTA and Emmy Award. He was knighted in the 2003 New Year honours.

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Ridley Scott Information:
Eye color:blue
Height: 5' 8½" (1.74 m)
Nickname(s):Rid
R-Scott
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Education:He attended Grangefield Grammar School, Stockton and later in West Hartlepool College of Art, graduating with a Diploma in Design, He progressed to an M.A. in graphic design at the Royal College of Art
Family:parents Elizabeth Jean & Jake
brothers Frank & Tony
3 children
current partner is actress Giannina Facio
Resides in:london,paris & los angeles
Religious affiliations:
Political affiliation:
Personal interests/hobbies: filmaking
he is an avid smoker of Montecristo Cuban cigars.
Charities/Causes:
Other:Suffers from claustrophobia, a condition he actively sought to instill in his Alien (1979) cast by making their Nostromo living quarters as cramped as possible.



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  • raindevil
    raindevil
    No better a Director in today's industry. No matter the genre, Scott has the angle and will deliver.
    Exceptional work with lavish of detail in every frame.
    posted 97 days ago
  • scottydgibbs
    scottydgibbs
    thelma and louise, his greatest moment, a great womens film too,
    posted 621 days ago
  • firecat885
    firecat885
    Ridley Scott is a awsome director!
    posted 738 days ago
  • michaeldzodzos
    michaeldzodzos
    me and my dad are huge fans of ridley scott and his movies and also his brothers
    posted 773 days ago
  • arbro
    arbro
    I'm not much of a fan of Scott because he doesn't respect film composers much but he has directed quite a few films that I have enjoyed. Alien and Blade Runner being two great films. Gladitor was one of his more recent excellent works.
    posted 945 days ago
  • worryior
    worryior
    you're a brilliant director though still made some shocking films ,kingdom to heaven wasn't too good but i'll forgive you for alien and the other greats

    though not sure the directors cut of blade runner is forgiveable ,needs the ford voice over for the atmosphere to be right

    posted 985 days ago
  • stormerswe
    stormerswe
    He was making commercials before he made his debut, The Duellists and became one of the most respected directors in the industry today.
    posted 1038 days ago
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