Ridley Scott
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Ridley Scott was born on November 30, 1937, in South Shields.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] He has citizenship of the United Kingdom.[10][11]
His spouses are Felicity Heywood (1964–1975), Sandy Watson (1979–1989), and Giannina Facio (2015–present).[1] His children are Jake Scott, Luke Scott, and Jordan Scott.
His awards include Commander of the Order of Ouissam Alaouite, Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres, Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame, Knight Bachelor, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, plus 2 more..
Key Facts
- Date of birth: November 1937[8]
- Mother: Elizabeth Jean Scott[9]
- Spouse: Giannina Facio[10]
- Child: Jake Scott[11], Luke Scott[12], Jordan Scott[13]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[14]
- Native language: English[15]
- Occupation: filmmaker[16], producer[17]
- Educated at: Royal College of Art[18], The Northern School of Art[19]
- Notable work: Gladiator[20], Thelma & Louise[21], Blade Runner[22], Alien[23], American Gangster[24], The Martian[25], Gladiator II[26], Black Hawk Down[27], Prometheus[28], Alien: Covenant[29], Napoleon[30]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of Ouissam Alaouite[31], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[32], Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[33], Knight Bachelor[34], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[35], Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation[36], The George Pal Memorial Award[37], David di Donatello for Best Foreign Director[38]
- Sex or gender: male[39]
- Genre: drama film[40], science fiction film[41], thriller film[42], crime film[43], historical drama film[44], science fiction horror film[45], psychological thriller film[46], horror film[47], action film[48], gangster film[49], psychological horror film[50], mystery film[51], historical film[52], adventure film[53]
- Family name: Scott[54]
- Given name: Ridley[55]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Ridley Scott include Ridley[56].
Why It Matters
He has been cited as an influence by William Eubank[57], a film director[58], b. 1982[59], of United States[60], awarded the Eagle Scout[61], specialised in film direction[62].
Works attributed to him include Boy and Bicycle[63], a short film[64]. Entities named for him include Ridley[56].
FAQs
Where was Ridley Scott born?
Ridley Scott's place of birth was South Shields[2].
Who were Ridley Scott's parents?
Ridley Scott's mother was Elizabeth Jean Scott[9].
Who was Ridley Scott married to?
Ridley Scott's spouses include Giannina Facio[10].
What did Ridley Scott do for work?
Ridley Scott worked as a film director[3], film producer[4], executive producer[5], television producer[6], and director[7].
Where did Ridley Scott go to school?
Ridley Scott was educated at Royal College of Art[18] and The Northern School of Art[19].
What awards did Ridley Scott receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of Ouissam Alaouite[31], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[32], Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[33], and Knight Bachelor[34].
Who did Ridley Scott influence?
Ridley Scott has been cited as an influence by William Eubank[57].