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Ridley Scott
English filmmaker (born )
Sir Ridley Scott (born 30 November ) is an English film director and producer. He directs films in the science fiction, crime, and historical drama genres, with an atmospheric and highly concentrated visual style.[1][2][3] He ranks among the highest-grossing directors, with his films grossing a cumulative $5 billion worldwide.
He has received many accolades, including the BAFTA Fellowship for Lifetime Achievement in , two Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Golden Globe Award.[4] He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in ,[5] and appointed a Knight Grand Cross by King Charles III in [6]
An alumnus of the Royal College of Art in London, Scott began his career in television as a designer and director before moving into advertising as a director of commercials.
He made his film directorial debut with The Duellists () and gained wider recognition with his next film, Alien (). Though his