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 (20,622 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 producer^[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].

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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^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1837^[30] and The Northern School of Art^[20], an art academy^[31], in United Kingdom^[32], founded in 1870^[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director^[4], film producer^[5], executive producer^[6], television producer^[7], director^[8], and producer^[18].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Gladiator^[21], a film^[34]; Thelma & Louise^[22], a film^[35]; Blade Runner^[23], a film^[36]; Alien^[24], a film^[37]; American Gangster^[25]; and The Martian^[26]. Things named for Ridley Scott include Ridley^[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of Ouissam Alaouite^[27], a grade of an order^[39], in Morocco^[40]; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎^[41], a grade of an order^[42], in France^[43]; Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame^[44], an award^[45], in United States^[46], founded in 1996^[47]; Knight Bachelor^[48], a title of honor^[49], in United Kingdom^[50], founded in 1300^[51]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[52], a commemorative plaque^[53], in United States^[54]; and Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation^[55], a dramatic presentation award^[56], founded in 1958^[57].

Personal Life

Ridley Scott was married to Giannina Facio^[12]. Children include Jake Scott^[13], a film director^[58], b. 1965^[59], of United Kingdom^[60]; Luke Scott^[14], a screenwriter^[61], b. 1968^[62], of United Kingdom^[63]; and Jordan Scott^[15], a director^[64], b. 1977^[65], of United Kingdom^[66].

Why It Matters

Ridley Scott ranks in the top 0.13% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20,622 views/month, #1,329 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[67] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[68]

He has been cited as an influence by William Eubank^[69], a film director^[70], b. 1982^[71], of United States^[72], awarded the Eagle Scout^[73], specialised in film direction^[74].

Works attributed to him include Boy and Bicycle^[75], a short film^[76]. Entities named for him include Ridley^[38].

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^[41], Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame^[44], and Knight Bachelor^[48].

Who did Ridley Scott influence?

Ridley Scott has been cited as an influence by William Eubank^[69].