Ridley Scott

British film director and producer (born 1937)

Sir Ridley Scott (born 30 November 1937) is an English movie director and producer.

Ridley Scott
Ridley Scott in 2012
Born (1937-11-30) 30 November 1937 (age 86)
NationalityBritish
Occupations
  • Movie director
  • scriptwriter
  • producer
Years active1965–present
Spouse(s)Felicity Heywood
(m. 1964–1975, divorced)
Sandy Watson
(m. 1979–1989, divorced)
Children
Parent(s)Francis and Elizabeth Scott
RelativesTony Scott (brother)
AwardsAcademy Awards:
1991: Thelma and Louise (nomination)
2000: Gladiator (nomination)
2001: Black Hawk Down (nomination)
Golden Globe:
2000: Gladiator (won)


He also directed an important and expensive television commercial for Apple Computer called "1984".

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