Tony Scott

Anthony David Leighton Scott

Film Director, Action Cinema Master, Visual Stylist

Born Jun 21, 1944

Tynemouth, Great Britain

Passed Away Aug 19, 2012 San Pedro, United States

Lifespan 68 years old

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"I'm a visual junkie; I love things that move fast and grab you right in the solar plexus."

Archival Overview

Dynamic British film director and younger brother of Ridley Scott, whose kinetic editing, saturated colors, and high-octane energy created Top Gun, Crimson Tide, and True Romance.

Biographical Record

Anthony David Leighton Scott studied painting at the Royal College of Art in London before directing thousands of slick, stylish commercials alongside his brother Ridley Scott at their company RSA Films. In 1983, he made his feature film debut with the cult vampire thriller 'The Hunger'.

In 1986, producers Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer chose Scott to direct Tom Cruise in 'Top Gun', which grossed over $350 million and defined the modern Hollywood blockbuster aesthetic. Scott maintained a peerless run of stylish hits including 'Beverly Hills Cop II', 'True Romance' (written by Quentin Tarantino), 'Crimson Tide', 'Enemy of the State', and 'Man on Fire' with Denzel Washington.

Key Life Milestones

1986

Top Gun Blockbuster Phenomenon

Directed the highest-grossing film of the year, redefining aerial cinematography and action cinema.

1995

Crimson Tide

Directed the submarine thriller starring Gene Hackman and Denzel Washington to widespread critical and commercial acclaim.

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Final Resting Place

Perpetual Memorial

Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Los Angeles, United States

                         GPS: 34.0889, -118.3194                    

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