Tony Scott is a director and producer from the United States. A native of Great Britain. He is the brother of the other great director Ridley Scott, known for the films Gladiator, Alien and Blade Runner. Tony Scott was married three times, has two children.
Short biography of Tony Scott
The future director was born in England, in the small town of North Shields. His mother was an actress. Tony began his career as an actor at the age of 16. He was shot in his debut short by Brother Ridley. After graduation, the young man entered the Royal College of Art. He intended to become an artist. However, after graduating from college, he joined his older brother, who was engaged in advertising. For 20 years, Tony Scott has shot thousands of commercials for English television.
In 1970-1980, Tony worked in a team with such directors as Adrian Lyne, Alan Parker, Hugh Hudson and, of course, Ridley Scott. He was then invited to work in Hollywood.
Scott was married three times. From the marriage to actress Wilson Scott, two sons were born - Max and Frank. On August 19, 2012, at the age of 68, Tony committed suicide, leaving a suicide note. He rushed off the Vincent Thomas Bridge in Los Angeles.
