Ridley Scott
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Ridley Scott
Summary
Ridley Scott is a human[1]. Born in South Shields[2], he… he was born on November 30, 1937[3]. He worked as a film director[4], film producer[5], executive producer[6], television producer[7], and director[8]. He ranks in the top 0.13% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (105,322 views/month, #1,329 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Ridley Scott was born in South Shields[2].
- Ridley Scott was born on November 30, 1937[3].
- Ridley Scott was born on November 1937[10].
- Ridley Scott's mother was Elizabeth Jean Scott[11].
- Ridley Scott was married to Giannina Facio[12].
- A child of Ridley Scott was Jake Scott[13].
- A child of Ridley Scott was Luke Scott[14].
- A child of Ridley Scott was Jordan Scott[15].
- Ridley Scott held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
- English was Ridley Scott's native language[17].
- Ridley Scott's professions included film director[4].
- Ridley Scott worked as a film producer[5].
- Ridley Scott's professions included executive producer[6].
- Ridley Scott's professions included television producer[7].
- Ridley Scott's professions included director[8].
- Ridley Scott's professions included filmmaker[18].
- Ridley Scott's education included a stint at Royal College of Art[19].
- Ridley Scott's education included a stint at The Northern School of Art[20].
- A notable work attributed to Ridley Scott is Gladiator[21].
- A notable work attributed to Ridley Scott is Thelma & Louise[22].
- A notable work attributed to Ridley Scott is Blade Runner[23].
- A notable work attributed to Ridley Scott is Alien[24].
- A notable work attributed to Ridley Scott is American Gangster[25].
- A notable work attributed to Ridley Scott is The Martian[26].
- Ridley Scott received the Commander of the Order of Ouissam Alaouite[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1937-11-30[30]
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MusicBrainz ID: 31ff73b6-6049-4922-9ff8-6e59c37960ec[31]
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Origins and Family
Ridley Scott was born in South Shields[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 30, 1937[3] and November 1937[10]. His mother was Elizabeth Jean Scott[11]. English was his native language[17].
Education
Educated at Royal College of Art[19], an art academy[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1837[34] and The Northern School of Art[20], an art academy[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1870[37].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include film director[4], film producer[5], executive producer[6], television producer[7], director[8], and filmmaker[18].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Gladiator[21], a film[38]; Thelma & Louise[22], a film[39]; Blade Runner[23], a film[40]; Alien[24]; American Gangster[25]; and The Martian[26]. Things named for Ridley Scott include Ridley[41].
Recognition
Awards received include Commander of the Order of Ouissam Alaouite[27], a grade of an order[42], in Morocco[43]; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[44], a grade of an order[45], in France[46]; Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[47], an award[48], in United States[49], founded in 1996[50]; Knight Bachelor[51], a title of honor[52], in United Kingdom[53], founded in 1300[54]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[55], a commemorative plaque[56], in United States[57]; and Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation[58], a dramatic presentation award[59], founded in 1958[60].
Personal Life
Ridley Scott was married to Giannina Facio[12]. Children include Jake Scott[13], a film director[61], b. 1965[62], of United Kingdom[63]; Luke Scott[14], a screenwriter[64], b. 1968[65], of United Kingdom[66]; and Jordan Scott[15], a director[67], b. 1977[68], of United Kingdom[69].
Why It Matters
Ridley Scott ranks in the top 0.13% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (105,322 views/month, #1,329 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[70] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]
He has been cited as an influence by William Eubank[72], a film director[73], b. 1982[74], of United States[75], awarded the Eagle Scout[76], specialised in film direction[77].
Works attributed to him include Boy and Bicycle[78], a short film[79]. Entities named for him include Ridley[41].
FAQs
Where was Ridley Scott born?
Born in South Shields[2], Ridley Scott…
Who were Ridley Scott's parents?
Ridley Scott's mother was Elizabeth Jean Scott[11].
Who was Ridley Scott married to?
Ridley Scott's spouses include Giannina Facio[12].
What did Ridley Scott do for work?
Ridley Scott worked as film director[4], film producer[5], executive producer[6], television producer[7], and director[8].
Where did Ridley Scott go to school?
Ridley Scott was educated at Royal College of Art[19] and The Northern School of Art[20].
What awards did Ridley Scott receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of Ouissam Alaouite[27], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[44], Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[47], and Knight Bachelor[51].
Who did Ridley Scott influence?
Ridley Scott has been cited as an influence by William Eubank[72].