Ridley Scott
- Born: 30 Nov, 1937
When moviegoers see the credit "A Ridley Scott Film" they know they are in for something special. No matter what, the film will be visually spectacular, transporting them to a palpable, richly detailed setting, whether it be Napoleonic France ("The Duellists" 1977), outer space ("Alien" 1979) or ancient Rome ("Gladiator" 2000). A former art director, Scott clearly has an affinity for the "look" of his films, and he often collaborates with top cinematographers, costume designers and production designers to achieve his vision. Some critics have carped that this attention to the visual often comes at the expense of well-rounded characters or coherent stories but others have countered that the distinctive styles work to advance the storytelling...
FAMILY & COMPANIONS
- father : had served in the British military during WWII
- mother Jean Scott: died in 2001
- brother Tony Scott: born on June 21, 1944
- daughter Jordan Scott:
- son Jake Scott: born c. 1965
- son Luke Scott: born c. 1968
- wife Donna Scott: divorced
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