Quick Info
| Profession | Film Director, Producer |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 30/11/1937 |
| Age | 88 years |
| Birthplace | South Shields, England |
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Bio/Wiki
| Ridley Scott is a renowned British film director and producer celebrated for his distinctive visual style and rich narrative details. He is best known for directing iconic films such as 'Alien' (1979), 'Blade Runner' (1982), 'Thelma & Louise' (1991), 'Gladiator' (2000), 'Black Hawk Down' (2001), 'Kingdom of Heaven' (2005), 'The Martian' (2015), and 'Gladiator II' (2024). His work on 'Gladiator' earned the film the Academy Award for Best Picture, though Scott himself has never won an Oscar. He also directed the famous Apple '1984' commercial for the Macintosh, which aired during the Super Bowl. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Attended the Royal College of Art in London, where he studied fine art and developed his interest in visual storytelling. |
Personal Life
| Scott was born to Elizabeth and Colonel Francis Percy Scott in South Shields, England. He is the older brother of film director Tony Scott. He has been married twice: first to Felicity Heywood (1965–1975), and later to Sandra Scott (1979–present). |
Relationships & More
| Spouse: Sandra Scott (married 1979) | |
| Former Spouse: Felicity Heywood (married 1965, divorced 1975) | |
| Brother: Tony Scott (film director) |
Family
| Children: Jordan Scott (son, film director), Luke Scott (son, film director), Hannah Scott (daughter) | |
| Brother: Tony Scott |
Career
| 1960s–1970s: Worked as a television director for BBC, creating documentaries and drama series. | |
| 1979: Directed 'Alien', a sci-fi horror masterpiece that became a cultural phenomenon and spawned multiple sequels. | |
| 1982: Directed 'Blade Runner', a dystopian sci-fi film that gained critical acclaim over time and is now considered a classic. | |
| 1984: Directed the iconic Apple '1984' commercial for the Macintosh, aired during the Super Bowl. | |
| 1991: Directed 'Thelma & Louise', a groundbreaking film about female friendship and rebellion. | |
| 2000: Directed 'Gladiator', which won the Academy Award for Best Picture and earned Scott widespread recognition. | |
| 2001: Directed 'Black Hawk Down', a war film based on the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu. | |
| 2005: Directed 'Kingdom of Heaven', a historical epic about the Crusades. | |
| 2015: Directed 'The Martian', a sci-fi drama starring Matt Damon, which received critical acclaim and multiple awards. | |
| 2024: Directed 'Gladiator II', the sequel to his 2000 film, continuing the legacy of the original. |
Style Quotient
| Known for his meticulous attention to visual detail, atmospheric lighting, and immersive world-building in his films. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Directed the iconic Apple Computer '1984' television commercial for the Macintosh. | |
| 2. Is the older brother of fellow film director Tony Scott. | |
| 3. Never won an Oscar despite directing multiple acclaimed films including 'Gladiator' which won Best Picture. | |
| 4. His sons Jordan and Luke are both successful film directors who have worked on projects with him. | |
| 5. He was knighted by the British Crown in 2024 for his contributions to cinema. |