Ridley Scott (Sir Ridley Scott, November 30, 1937, South Shields, County Durham, England) is a British director, producer, and screenwriter known for his eclecticism and versatility in directing films of various genres.

Early Life. Ridley Scott was born in England and grew up in a family of creatives. He studied design at West Hartlepool College of Art and later at the Royal College of Art in London.

Film Career. Scott made his debut in cinema by directing the film "The Duellists" (1977), but he gained fame with the science fiction film "Alien" (1979) and the cult masterpiece "Blade Runner" (1982). He continued to direct a series of successful films, including "Gladiator" (2000), which earned him the Academy Award for Best Director, and "The Martian" (2015).

Personal Life. Ridley Scott has been married three times and has three children. He is known for his privacy and dedication to work.

Interests. In addition to filmmaking, Scott is passionate about history and archaeology. These interests often reflect in his films, which are known for their attention to historical details and impressive visuals.

Important Films:

"Alien" (1979): A science fiction horror thriller that introduced the infamous xenomorph. The film follows the crew of a spaceship confronting unimaginable terror in deep space.

"Blade Runner" (1982): An iconic dystopian science fiction work based on Philip K. Dick's novel. The film explores the concept of humanity through androids known as replicants.

"Gladiator" (2000): An epic historical film that follows the story of Maximus Decimus Meridius, a Roman general seeking revenge against the emperor who killed his family.

"The Martian" (2015): An gripping space survival film that tells the story of an astronaut stranded on Mars who must fight for his life.

Filmography

The Duellists (1977)

Alien (1979)

Blade Runner (1982)

Legend (1985)

Someone to Watch Over Me (1987)

Black Rain (1989)

Thelma & Louise (1991)

1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992)

White Squall (1996)

G.I. Jane (1997)

Gladiator (2000)

Hannibal (2001)

Black Hawk Down (2001)

Matchstick Men (2003)

Kingdom of Heaven (2005)

A Good Year (2006)

American Gangster (2007)

Body of Lies (2008)

Robin Hood (2010)

Prometheus (2012)

The Counselor (2013)

Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014)

The Martian (2015)

Alien: Covenant (2017)

All the Money in the World (2017)

The Last Duel (2021)

House of Gucci (2021)

Awards

Academy Awards (Oscars):

Received several Oscar nominations for directing, including for "Thelma & Louise" (1991), "Gladiator" (2000), and "Black Hawk Down" (2001).

"Gladiator" won the Oscar for Best Picture.

Golden Globe Awards:

Won the Golden Globe for Best Director for "Gladiator".

He has received additional nominations for his films.

BAFTA Awards:

Received nominations and awards at the BAFTAs for his films.

Directors Guild of America Awards (DGA):

Received nominations for his directing.

BAFTA Fellowship:

Received in 2018 for his outstanding contribution to cinema.