Ridley Scott

Ridley Scott

Sir Ridley Scott is an English filmmaker. His work includes science fiction, crime, and historical epic films, with an atmospheric and highly concentrated visual style. Scott is the eighth-highest-grossing director of all time, with his films grossing a cumulative $5 billion worldwide. He has received numerous accolades including two Golden Globe Awards and two Primetime Emmy Awards, as well as nominations for four Academy Awards, eight BAFTA Awards, and a Grammy Award. He has also been honoured with the BAFTA Fellowship for Lifetime Achievement in 2018 and the Academy Honorary Award in 2026. Scott was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2003, and appointed a Knight Grand Cross by King Charles III in 2024. An alumnus of the Royal College of Art in London, Scott began his career in television as a designer and director before moving into advertising as a director of commercials. He made his film directorial debut with The Duellists and gained wider recognition with his next film, Alien.

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• Entity:  Director, Producer

• Born:  November 30, 1937, South Shields, County Durham, England
• Age:  88 Years
• Education:  West Hartlepool College Of Art, Royal College Of Art
• Occupation:  Director, Producer
• Years active:  1963–Present
• Works:  Filmography, Unrealised Projects
• Spouse(s):  Felicity Heywood, Sandy Watson, Giannina Facio
• Children:  Jake, Luke, Jordan
• Relatives:  Tony Scott (Brother)
• Wikidata description:  English Filmmaker (Born 1937)
• Wikidata label:  Ridley Scott
• Wikidata aliases:  Ridley Scott

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