Ridley Scott Overview

Born in South Shields, Northumberland, England, Ridley Scott was raised in London, Cumbria, Wales and Germany. He attended the West Hartpool College of Art and London's Royal College of Art. While studying at the latter, he made his first short film. After graduating with honors, Scott was awarded a traveling scholarship to the States. There, he worked with award-winning documentary filmmakers. Upon his return to the UK, he joined the BBC as a production designer and after a year, was promoted... See All