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Ridley Scott

Born on November 30, 1937 in South Shields, Northumberland, England, UK

One of the most promising directors of the late '70s, Ridley Scott displayed stylistic flair and remarkable storytelling abilities in such films as The Duellists (1977) and his landmark Alien (1979). Read Full Biography

Year	Award	Category	Movie	Result
2007	British Academy of Film and Television Arts	Best Picture	American Gangster	Nominated
2007	Hollywood Foreign Press Association	Best Director	American Gangster	Nominated
2001	Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences	Best Director	Black Hawk Down	Nominated
2001	American Film Institute	Best Picture	Black Hawk Down	Nominated
2001	American Film Institute	Best Director	Black Hawk Down	Nominated

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by Christopher Rosen
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