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My Take
What fascinates me about Ridley Scott is that he never settled into a single legacy. Most directors would happily retire on Alien or Blade Runner alone; Scott treated them as warm-ups. I admire his almost industrial work ethic, still shooting films well into his eighties, and the painter's eye honed at the Royal College of Art that makes even his lesser films gorgeous to look at. Critics call him cold; I would call him disciplined. For me, Thelma & Louise is quiet proof that beneath all the spectacle sits a genuine storyteller. Few filmmakers have shaped how the future looks on screen the way he has.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ridley Scott
- Name (Japanese)
- リドリー・スコット
- Reading
- りどりー・すこっと
- Born
- November 30, 1937 (age 88)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Ox
- Origin
- South Shields, United Kingdom
- Height
- 173 cm
- Occupation
- film director / film producer / executive producer / television producer / director
2. Background
- University
- Royal College of Art
Awards & achievements
- Commander of the Order of Ouissam Alaouite
- Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
- 2007 Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame
- Knight Bachelor
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- 1980 Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation
- The George Pal Memorial Award
- David di Donatello for Best Foreign Director
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Gladiator | — | |
| Notable work | Thelma & Louise | — | |
| Notable work | Blade Runner | — | |
| Notable work | Alien | — | |
| Notable work | American Gangster | — | |
| Notable work | The Martian | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ridley Scott born?
Born November 30, 1937 (age 88).
Where is Ridley Scott from?
Ridley Scott is from South Shields, United Kingdom.
What does Ridley Scott do?
Ridley Scott works as film director, film producer, executive producer, television producer, director.
How tall is Ridley Scott?
Ridley Scott is 173 cm.
What is Ridley Scott known for?
Notable works include Gladiator, Thelma & Louise, Blade Runner.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.