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Tony Scott was an English film director and producer. He was best known for directing films such as Top Gun, Beverly Hills Cop II, and Crimson Tide. He was born in North Shields, Northumberland, England, UK on June 21, 1944. Scott began his career as a film editor in the late 1960s, working on films such as The Charge of the Light Brigade and The Battle of Britain. He then moved into directing, making his debut with the thriller The Hunger in 1983. He went on to direct a number of successful films, including Top Gun, Beverly Hills Cop II, and Crimson Tide. Scott was married to actress Donna Scott from 1985 until his death in 2012. He had two sons, Frank and Max, from his first marriage to actress and producer Glynis Barber. Scott was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Director for his work on Top Gun. He was also nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Direction for his work on Crimson Tide. At the time of his death, Scott had an estimated net worth of $50 million. He earned his wealth through his successful career as a film director and producer.

Popular As Anthony David Leighton Scott
Occupation producer,director,actor
Age 68 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 21 June, 1944
Birthday 21 June
Birthplace North Shields, Northumberland, England, UK
Date of death 19 August, 2012
Died Place San Pedro, Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality United Kingdom

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Tony Scott Height, Weight & Measurements

At 68 years old, Tony Scott height is 5' 6½" (1.69 m) .

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Height 5' 6½" (1.69 m)
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Who Is Tony Scott's Wife?

His wife is Donna W. Scott (24 November 1994 - 19 August 2012) ( his death) ( 2 children), Glynis Sanders (1986 - 1987) ( divorced), Gerry Scott (1967 - 1974) ( divorced)

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Wife Donna W. Scott (24 November 1994 - 19 August 2012) ( his death) ( 2 children), Glynis Sanders (1986 - 1987) ( divorced), Gerry Scott (1967 - 1974) ( divorced)
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Tony Scott Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Tony Scott worth at the age of 68 years old? Tony Scott’s income source is mostly from being a successful Producer. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Tony Scott's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2023 Under Review
Net Worth in 2022 Pending
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Source of Income Producer

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Timeline

2012

Tony Scott killed himself August 19, 2012 by jumping from the Vincent Thomas suspension bridge in San Pedro, Los Angeles. According to his brother Ridley Scott he probably committed suicide because he had cancer. [The Guardian, May 2017].

2009

In Scott's penultimate film The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009), the climax involved a runaway train that foreshadowed the plot of his final film Unstoppable (2010).

2004

Directed Dakota Fanning in Man on Fire (2004) and her sister Elle Fanning in Deja Vu (2006). Both films also starred Denzel Washington.

2001

Once had a biography of Mexican icon Pancho Villa in production. At the same time, his brother, Ridley Scott, also had a "Pancho Villa" project in development. The story made headlines, and although both brothers are careful to note differences in the two projects, neither project has yet been produced (2001).

2000

Father of twin sons, Frank and Max (born 2000), with Donna W. Scott.

1996

Turned down a chance to direct Beautiful Girls (1996), because he felt he couldn't do justice to Scott Rosenberg's script, which placed characterization and dialogue above dramatic event.

1995

Tony has worked five times with actor Denzel Washington with Crimson Tide (1995), The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009), Deja Vu (2006), Man on Fire (2004) and Scott's final film in the director's chair Unstoppable (2010).

1993

In 1993, he directed True Romance (1993), which was written by emerging director Quentin Tarantino. Scott had a lot of control over the film and received some great reviews.

1991

He and his brother, Ridley Scott, have both worked with the following actors: Susan Sarandon (Thelma & Louise (1991), The Hunger (1983)), Tom Skerritt (Alien (1979), Top Gun (1986)), Tom Cruise (Legend (1985), Top Gun (1986)), Viggo Mortensen (G.I. Jane (1997), Crimson Tide (1995)), Brad Pitt (Thelma & Louise (1991), True Romance (1993)), Giancarlo Giannini (Hannibal (2001), Man on Fire (2004)), Gary Oldman (Hannibal (2001), True Romance (1993)) and Denzel Washington (American Gangster (2007), Man on Fire (2004), et al), Kevin Corrigan (American Gangster (2007), Unstoppable (2010)), Edgar Ramírez (Domino (2005), The Counselor (2013)), Tom Sizemore (True Romance (1993), Black Hawk Down (2001)).

1990

He would work again with Cruise on another high adrenaline film Days of Thunder (1990), which proved less successful.

1987

He followed the success of Top Gun with the sequel Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) with Eddie Murphy, which was well received.

1986

He was asked by producers Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer to direct Top Gun (1986) starring Tom Cruise.

1983

Unlike brother Ridley Scott, he utilizes mostly American actors in lead roles. (Only four leads in his features have not been American since The Hunger (1983): Catherine Deneuve and David Bowie in The Hunger (1983); Nicole Kidman in Days of Thunder (1990)) and Keira Knightley in Domino (2005)).

1980

In the early 1980s, was reported to be a contender to direct the highly regarded screenplay Starman (1984), since British commercial veterans were suddenly in vogue in Hollywood (Alan Parker, Adrian Lyne, Hugh Hudson, Ridley Scott, etc.) However, the reaction to his debut film, The Hunger (1983), was so negative that his stock in Hollywood sank almost instantly. Starman was ultimately directed by John Carpenter, and Scott's next film was Top Gun (1986), three years later.

1971

In 1971 he wrote, produced and directed Loving Memory however his vampire movie The Hunger (1983) starring Susan Sarandon, David Bowie and Catherine Deneuve wasn't a critical success but it attracted attention from Hollywood.

1970

Directed literally thousands of television commercials, most for his brother Ridley Scott's company RSA (Ridley Scott Associates), between the early 1970s and the early 1980s.

1969

In 1969, Tony directed his own short film One of the Missing (1969) about a soldier in the American civil war. Tony had a talent for art and painting. He spent a year in Leeds College of Art and Design and went on to study for a fine arts degree at the School of Art at the University of Sunderland. He won a scholarship to study for his Masters of fine arts at the Royal College of Art. Following university, he spent several years as a painter. But life as a painter proved a struggle, so he decided to forge a different career path and partnered with Ridley in advertising at Ridley Scott Associates. It was there that he began shooting commercials.

1965

Tony Scott was a British-born film director and producer. He was the youngest of three brothers, one of whom is fellow film director Ridley Scott. He was born in North Shields, Northumberland, England to parents Jean and Colonel Francis Percy Scott. As a result of his father's career in the British military, his family moved around a lot. Their mother loved the going to the movies and instilled a love of cinema in her children. At age 16, Tony made his first appearance on screen as 'the boy' in his brother's directorial debut, the short film Boy and Bicycle (1965).

1960

Starred in brother Ridley Scott's first filmmaking effort, "Boy and Bicycle", in 1960 at the age of 16, playing the title role. The film is currently owned by the British Film Institute, and video copies are currently available for purchase.