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Ridley Scott

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Headshot Of Ridley Scott In The Premiere of 'Napoleon' at The Prado Museum
Birthdate
November 30, 1937
Birthplace
South Shields, County Durham, England
Height
5 feet 8 inches
Notable Projects
Gladiator, Alien
Professions
Film Director, Producer

Jacob Elordi in The Narrow Road to the Deep North
Ridley Scott's Post-Apocalyptic Movie Loses Lead Star & Now Jacob Elordi Is In Talks To Replace Him

Ridley Scott's post-apocalyptic movie has lost its lead star due to scheduling issues, and now Jacob Elordi is in talks to replace him.

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Paul Mescal stands in the Roman colliseum holding a sword and preparing for a fight in Gladiator 2
Gladiator 2's Box Office Pushed Ridley Scott Past A Major Milestone Only 9 Other Directors Have Done

Gladiator 2 saw a lot of success in its theatrical run, and its excellent performance has given its director Ridley Scott a huge box office milestone.

Jason Isaacs speaks into a radio as Steele in Black Hawk Down
"They Pulled In A Lot Of Resources": Ridley Scott's Military Action Sequences In War Movie With 76% RT Score Gets High Accuracy Score From Expert

Ridley Scott's military action movie with a 76% Rotten Tomatoes score is praised for its accuracy by a retired Green Beret in a pivotal scene.

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Collage of a xenomorph in Alien Covenant, Ridley Scott, and the Bee Gees
Ridley Scott's 4 Movies Explained

From a Bee Gees biopic to a new Alien movie to Gladiator III, Ridley Scott has a handful of exciting movie projects in the works.

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Isabela Merced's Kay looking worried in Alien Romulus
Alien: Romulus Sequel Will Avoid The Problem That Ruined Ridley Scott’s Prometheus Story

Alien: Romulus' potential sequel has already sidestepped the major mistake that doomed Ridley Scott's 2017 followup to Prometheus, Alien: Covenant.

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Lucius and wife Arishat in Gladiator 2
Every Ridley Scott Sequel & Prequel, Ranked Worst To Best

Ridley Scott's three direct follow-ups to his previous films have ranged from impressive sequels to more tonally disted follow-ups.

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Harrison Ford looking down as Deckard in Blade Runner

After not all of his early movies found success at the box office, director Ridley Scott recalls some unique advice he received from an executive.

Collage of Paul Mescal in Gladiator II and Michael Fassbender in Prometheus
Gladiator 2 Exposes A Harsh Reality For Ridley Scott Movies

Gladiator 2's mixed reception proves that the best Ridley Scott sequels aren't directed by Ridley Scott. Scott's own sequels are a mixed bag.

Collage of characters from Thelma and Louise, Gladiator and Alien
Every Ridley Scott Movie Ranked From Worst To Best (Including House of Gucci)

Ridley Scott is one of Hollywood's most influential sci-fi directors; from Exodus to Alien, here's every one of his movies ranked from worst to best.

James Cameron, Ridley Scott, and Steven Spielberg in a custom image
Ridley Scott Reflects On His Relationship With James Cameron & Steven Spielberg

Acclaimed The Martian director Ridley Scott talks about the status of his relationship with fellow filmmakers James Cameron and Steven Spielberg.

Denzel Washington looking up in Gladiator 2 next to Joaquin Phoenix looking ready for battle in Napoleon
Why One Of Ridley Scott's Next Movies Is In A Genre He's Never Done Before: "I Like Being On Thin Ice"

Ridley Scott opens up about why one of his next movies is in a genre he's never done before, explaining what influenced his decision to tackle it.

A soldier wearing a white bandage around his neck in Gladiator
Ridley Scott's 2000 Historical Epic With 87% RT Audience Score Becomes Streaming Hit

24 years later, one Ridley Scott historical epic that has an impressive 87% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes is finding renewed success on streaming.

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A modern Denzel Washington in the Gladiator II arena while surrounded by rows of Academy Awards custom image
“Do Your Job!”: Denzel Washington Calls Out The Oscars Over Winless Ridley Scott As Gladiator 2 Buzz Builds

Gladiator II star Denzel Washington remains absolutely stunned by the fact that Ridley Scott has not won a Best Director Oscar in his long career.

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Collage of Quentin Tarantino and Ridley Scott
"Don't F***ing Believe That": Ridley Scott Just Nailed What Everyone Is Thinking About Quentin Tarantino's 10-Movie Plan

Quentin Tarantino's plan to retire after making 10 movies has never made sense — and Ridley Scott's latest comments hit the nail on the head.

Elizabeth Shaw (Noomi Rapace) from Prometheus and Daniels (Katherine Waterston) from Alien: Covenant
Ridley Scott's Alien Sequel Tease Confirms 12 Years Of Waiting Is Finally Over

After 12 years, a new tease suggests Ridley Scott will finally get a chance to finish the story that Prometheus and Alien: Covenant started.

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Denzel Washington glaring intensely from his seat in Gladiator 2
86-Year-Old Ridley Scott Addresses Retirement As He Releases His 4th Movie Of The 2020s

Ridley Scott addresses his potential retirement as Gladiator 2, his fourth movie to hit screens since 2021, approaches its theatrical release.

Rick Deckard pointing a gun and looking confused in Blade Runner
Ridley Scott Was So Offended By A 4-Page Review Of Blade Runner That He Framed It: “I Haven’t Read Critiques Ever Since”

Ridley Scott explains why he framed an offensive review of Blade Runner, along with how the review went on to shape his filmmaking career.

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Ridley Scott's Alien Movie Avoids The Problem That Hurt Prometheus In 2012

Prometheus was initially received with a mix of confusion, frustration, and praise, but Ridley Scott's new Alien movie is in a better position.

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Ridley Scott in front of a red background featuring two xenomorphs
Ridley Scott’s Dream Movie That Has Yet To Happen Sounds Way More Exciting Than Another Alien Movie

Ridley Scott's dream Western movie would be much better than another Alien movie as it would enable the director to explore a new and different genre.

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Quentin Tarantino and Ridley Scott
"Shut Up & Go Make Another Movie": Ridley Scott Comments On Quentin Tarantino's Retiring After 10th Movie

Ridley Scott comments on fellow director Quentin Tarantino retiring after his 10th film, telling him to "shut up and go make another movie."

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