Ridley Scott

Sir Ridley Scott is an English film director and producer. He has directed, among others, the science fiction films Alien, Blade Runner and The Martian, the road crime film Thelma & Louise, the historical drama film Gladiator, and the war film Black Hawk Down. Scott began his career in television as a designer and director before moving into advertising, where he honed his filmmaking skills by making inventive mini-films for television commercials. He made his debut as a film director with The Duellists and gained wider recognition with his next film, Alien. His work is known for its atmospheric and highly concentrated visual style.