Ridley Scott

Biography

Born 11/30/1937

Despite waiting until he was almost 40 years old to make his first film, Ridley Scott quickly became one of the most prolific and respected directors working in Hollywood. His reputation for being a curmudgeon on set notwithstanding, Scott was placed in the upper echelon of his peers, thanks to...
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Awards

  • In 2002, received Emmy Award for Outstanding Made for Television Movie
  • In 1999, received Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Television Movie
  • In 1999, received Golden Globe Award for Best Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television

Highlights

  • In 2008, Once again teamed with Russell Crowe for the film adaptation of "Body of Lies"
  • In 2007, Helmed "American Gangster" starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe; film based on "The Return of Superfly," a New York magazine story by Mark Jacobson about the rise and fall of the 1970s heroin kingpin Frank Lucas; earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Director
  • In 2006, Once again directed actor Russell Crowe in the romantic drama, "A Good Year"

Family & Companions

  • Giannina Facio: Companion (Acted in several of Scott's films since "Gladiator" (2000) )
  • Sandy Watson: wife (Married from 1979-1989)
  • Felicity Heywood: wife (Married from 1964-1975)