Ridley Scott Wiki, Bio, Net Worth, Instagram, Twitter, Height, Movies, Family

Popularly known as Sir Ridley Scott, Ridley Scott is recognized as one of the greatest American film directors, producers, television directors, production designers, and wealthiest celebrities.

Ridley Scott has worked in the Hollywood entertainment industry, and his artwork has appeared in English-language films.

He directed the science fiction films Alien in 1979, Blade Runner in1982, The Martian in 2015, the road crime film Thelma & Louise in 1991, the historical drama Gladiator in 2000, and the war film Black Hawk Down in 2001.

He is one of Hollywood’s most talented filmmakers, best known for his work on science-fiction horror films. 

Ridley started advertising before moving on to direct films and television shows.

Ridley Scott Profile

Ridley Scott Profile
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Before moving further, let’s have a look at Ridley Scott’s profile. 

Full name Sir Ridley Scott
Common name Ridley Scot
Gender Male
Date of birth November 30, 1937
Place of birth England
Age 85 years old 
Zodiac sign Sagittarius 
Nationality British 
Ethnicity White 
ReligionChristanity 
Father name Francis Percy Scott
Mother name Elizabeth Scott 
Siblings Tony Scott 
Education qualification Graduate  ( 1963)
School Grangefield Grammar School 
University West Hartlepool College of Art, Royal College of Art
Profession Film director, producer
Active years1965 – Present 
Salary Under review 
Source of incomeThe entertainment industry 
Net worth 400 million dollar

Ridley Scott Age, Nationality, Religion, and Ethnicity   

Sir Ridley Scott was born in the County of Durham, England, on November 30, 1937. As of 2022, he is 85 years old. Every year on November 30, he celebrates his birthday. Scott’s zodiac sign is  Sagittarius. 

His nationality is British, he is of white ethnicity, and he believes in Christ.

Ridley Scott Height and Weight 

Ridley Scott Height and Weight
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He stands 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs around 79 kg. There is no information about his body size (i.e., his chest, waist, and hips are unknown). His eyes are brown, and he has gray hair. He wears size eight shoes.

Height 5 feet 8 inches
Weight 79 kg 
Body dimension Still unknown
Eyes color Brown
Hair colorGray 
Shoe size 

Ridley Scott Family 

Ridley Scott’s father’s name is Francis Percy Scott, and his mother’s name is Elizabeth Scott. His father served in the British armed forces.

He was the middle child in three, with an older brother named Frank Scott and a younger brother named Tony Scott. His mother raised him and his brothers primarily because his father was away fighting in WWII.

Ridley Scott Relationships 

Ridley Scott Relationships 
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His current wife is the actress Giannina Facio, who has been cast in all of his films since White Squall, except for American Gangster and The Martian. He splits his time between London, France, and Los Angeles. He was married to Giannina Facio in 2015 and is currently living a happy life. 

Ridley Scott married Felicity Heywood for the first time on March 2, 1964. Jake and Luke James L Scott 1968, the couple’s two sons, work as directors for Scott’s production company. On December 15, 1975, the couple divorced.

Scott later began dating Sandy Watson in 1978 and married her on May 24, 1979. Jordan Scott, the couple’s lovely daughter, is the couple’s only child. The couple divorced on January 12, 1989.

Sexual orientation Straight 
Marital statusMarried
Current wife Giannina Facio
Marriage date 2015-present 
First wife Felicity Heywood
Children 2 sons ( Jake and Luke James L Scott) 
Marriage date March 2, 1964
Divorced date December 15, 1975
Second wife Sandy Watson
Children 1 daughter ( Jordan Scott )
Marriage date May 24, 1979
Divorced date January 12, 1989.

Ridley Scott Education 

From 1954 to 1958, Ridley Scott attended Grangefield Grammar School and West Hartlepool College of Art, where he earned a diploma in design. After receiving his diploma, Scott went on to study at the Royal College of Art in London.

Ridley Scott graduated in 1963 after demonstrating his artistic abilities.

Ridley Scott Career 

Ridley began his career as a designer and director in television before moving into advertising, where he honed his filmmaking skills by creating inventive mini-films for television commercials.

Ridley made his directorial debut with The Duellists (1977) and gained wider acclaim with Alien’s next film. His work is characterized by an atmospheric and highly concentrated visual style.

Ridley Scott Career
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Scott has also worked on a television show. In 2012, he created the series ‘Coma,’ in 2013, ‘Killing Lincoln,’ and in 2015, ‘Killing Jesus.’

He was also a producer on the crime drama television series Numbers,’ which ran from 2005 to 2010.

Ridley is a professional director who has directed and produced numerous films throughout his career.

Ridley Scott Films 

Films Year 
Alien1979
Blade Runner1982
Someone to Watch Over Me1987
White Squall1996
492: Conquest of Paradise1992
G.I. Jane1997
Gladiator2000
Hannibal2001
Matchstick Men2003
Kingdom of Heaven2005

Ridley Scott Television Series

Television Series Year 
Coma 2012
Killing Lincoln2013
Killing Jesus2015
Numbers 2005 to 2010 
The Good Wife2009 to 2016
Gettysburg2011
World Without End2012
The Man in the High Castle2015 to 2019
The Good Fight2017

Ridley Scott Awards and Acheivements 

Title Year Win Awards
Alien1979Academy Awards
Alien19792BAFTA Awards
Blade Runner19823BAFTA Awards
Thelma & Louise19911Academy Awards
Thelma & Louise19911Golden Globe Awards
Gladiator20005Academy Awards
Gladiator20004BAFTA Awards
Gladiator20002Golden Globe Awards
Black Hawk Down20012Academy Awards
The Martian20152Golden Globe Awards

Ridley Scott Net Worth 

Ridley Scott has a large net worth and is one of the wealthiest people in the world film industry. Ridley’s net worth is estimated to be 400 million dollars. 

Ridley Scott Social Media Presence 

We can find him on Instagram as @ridleyscottcg with 79.8k followers and 1388  posts. He follows 368  different people on Instagram. He has verified his account with a blue tick. 

Ridley Scott Social Media Presence
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His bio says “ Ridley Scott Creative Group”

“Ridley Scott Creative Group, a production collective of RSA Films @blackdogfilms @rsafilms.photo.art @darlingfilmsrscg #scottfreeproductions”

We can find Ridley Scott  Twitter as @Sir_RidleyScott with 11.5 K followers and 16  tweets. Scott joined Twitter in June 2016  and has followed 70 different personalities since then.

You can find Ridley Scott  on Instagram and Twitter as

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