Ridley Scott was born in South Shields, Tyne and Wear (then Northumberland) on 30 November 1937. His father was an officer in the Royal Engineers and the family followed him as his career posted him throughout the UK and Europe before they eventually returned to Teesside. Scott wanted to join Army...See full bio »
[on why his movies don't have sex scenes] Sex is boring unless you're doing it.
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Trivia:
Was 39 years old when he directed
The Duellists, his first feature length film.
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Trademark:
Usually casts / works with actors who have a strong theatre background and are graduates of drama school. He likes to be personally involved with the casting of his movies as well.
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