Ridley Scott

Biography

Ridley Scott is an English filmmaker whose science fiction, crime and historical epics are known for their atmospheric visual style. Born in South Shields in 1937, he trained at the Royal College of Art in London and worked as a designer and director in television and advertising before his first feature, The Duellists (1977). Alien (1979) brought him international success, and Blade Runner (1982) followed, later gaining classic status. Thelma & Louise (1991) earned him his first Academy Award nomination for Best Director, and Gladiator (2000) won Best Picture while bringing another directing nomination. He was nominated again for Black Hawk Down, and for Best Picture for The Martian. His television work has earned ten Primetime Emmy nominations and two wins. Further credits include Prometheus, Alien: Covenant and Kingdom of Heaven.

88years old

Turns 89 on November 30in 19 days

Born November 30, 1937South Shields
Star sign: SagittariusThe sign runs November 22 to December 21

Movie Career

Films: 4
Career span: 15 years2002 to 2017

Every film, newest first

2017Laddie: The Man Behind the MoviesIMDb rating 7.3
2005Watch the Skies!: Science Fiction, the 1950s and UsIMDb rating 6.8
2002Creating a Myth... the Memories of 'Legend'IMDb rating 7.0
2002The 'Alien' SagaIMDb rating 7.7

Genres

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Ridley Scott movies on Netflix

Laddie: The Man Behind the Movies2017IMDb rating 7.3as Himself
Watch the Skies!: Science Fiction, the 1950s and Us2005IMDb rating 6.8as Himself
Creating a Myth... the Memories of 'Legend'2002IMDb rating 7.0as Himself
The 'Alien' Saga2002IMDb rating 7.7as Himself

Most often with

Four actors appear in two of them each. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.

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Sigourney Weaver

George Lucas

James Cameron

Alan Ladd Jr.

Films together

Sigourney Weaver2 films together, 2002 to 2017
Sigourney Weaver's page
- Laddie: The Man Behind the Movies2017IMDb rating 7.3Scott as HimselfWeaver as Himself
- The 'Alien' Saga2002IMDb rating 7.7Scott as HimselfWeaver as Himself
George Lucas2 films together, 2005 to 2017
George Lucas's page
- Laddie: The Man Behind the Movies2017IMDb rating 7.3Scott as HimselfLucas as Himself
- Watch the Skies!: Science Fiction, the 1950s and Us2005IMDb rating 6.8Scott as HimselfLucas as Himself
James Cameron2 films together, 2002 to 2005
James Cameron's page
- Watch the Skies!: Science Fiction, the 1950s and Us2005IMDb rating 6.8Scott as HimselfCameron as Himself
- The 'Alien' Saga2002IMDb rating 7.7Scott as HimselfCameron as Himself
Alan Ladd Jr.2 films together, 2002 to 2017
Alan Ladd Jr.'s page
- Laddie: The Man Behind the Movies2017IMDb rating 7.3Scott as HimselfLadd as Himself
- The 'Alien' Saga2002IMDb rating 7.7Scott as HimselfLadd as Himself

Awards

Nine awards and honors from 1980 to 2007.

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Ridley Scott's awards and nominations, grouped by award
Year	Award	Film	Result
Other honors
2007	Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame		Won
1983	Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation	Blade Runner	Won
1980	Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation	Alien	Won
	Commander of the Order of Ouissam Alaouite		Won
	Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎		Won
	David di Donatello for Best Foreign Director		Won
	Knight Bachelor		Won
	Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame		Honored
	The George Pal Memorial Award		Won

Online

Official profiles and reference pages.

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