Tony Scott

Personal Info

Known For

Directing

Known Credits

2.3832

Gender

Male

Birthday

21-Jun-1944

Age

(82 years old)

Place of Birth

North Shields, Northumberland, England, UK

Also Known As
  • Anthony D. L. Scott
  • Anthony David Leighton Scott
  • Anthony Scott

Tony Scott

Biography

Anthony David Leighton Scott (June 21, 1944 – August 19, 2012) was an English and American film director, producer and actor. He was known for directing highly successful action and thriller films such as Top Gun (1986), Beverly Hills Cop II (1987), Days of Thunder (1990), The Last Boy Scout (1991), True Romance (1993), Crimson Tide (1995), Enemy of the State (1998), Man on Fire (2004), Déjà Vu (2006), and Unstoppable (2010). Scott was the younger brother of film director Sir Ridley Scott. They both graduated from the Royal College of Art in London, and were among a generation of British film directors who were successful in Hollywood having started their careers making television commercials. In 1995, both Tony and Ridley received the BAFTA Award for Outstanding British Contribution To Cinema. In 2010, they received the BAFTA Britannia Award for Worldwide Contribution to Filmed Entertainment.


Credits

Wild Bill: Hollywood Maverick Wild Bill: Hollywood Maverick (1995) Character: Self
Documentary exploring the career of noted film directer William A. Wellman.
Vengeance Is Mine: Reinventing 'Man on Fire' Vengeance Is Mine: Reinventing 'Man on Fire' (2005) Character: Self
A documentary on the making of the 2004 film "Man on Fire," mixing movie clips, behind-the-scenes shots and interviews of cast and crew. The program covers the flick’s genesis and very long path to the screen, adaptation concerns and changes from the original story, the choice of Mexico as a location, research into real-life kidnapping and various case studies, training and realism, casting and characters, shooting in Mexico City and location issues, cinematography and the movie’s distinctive look, Scott’s style on the set, and general thoughts.
Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend (2021) Character: Self (archive footage)
Who has ever compared Reservoir Dogs? What are “Open Road” and “New World Disorder”? Why is Harvey Keitel a fairy and how did we all almost become diehard fans of Paul Calderon? Here’s a story about Quentin Tarantino. The director who needs no introduction.
Déjà Vu: Surveillance Window Déjà Vu: Surveillance Window (2007) Character: Self
Divided into 10 segments we hear from cast and crew. We learn about filming the opening ferry explosion, Washington's character and performance, makeup and costumes, the Time Lab and technological issues, the car chase, shooting in New Orleans, the Washington/Bruckheimer/Scott collaboration, physical sequences, and the concluding ferry scene.
The Making of 'Crimson Tide' The Making of 'Crimson Tide' (1995) Character: Self
This documentary provides viewers with a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this high-tension thriller about the decisions faced by a submarine crew who think the President may have ordered a missle launch. Includes interviews with stars Washington and Hackman, as well as other members of the cast and crew, who relate their experiences in working on the film.
Number One Number One (1985) Character: Danny
A down on his luck Irishman in London decides to play snooker for money.
Spearfield's Daughter Spearfield's Daughter (1986) Character: Police Lieutenant
The daughter of a leading politician tries to carve out a career in the world of international journalism.
100 Greatest Sexy Moments 100 Greatest Sexy Moments (2003) Character: Self
Documentary, based on a British poll, listing the 100 sexiest movie and TV moments. Supplemented by new interviews with performers, filmmakers, and authors/critics.
Eye of the Storm: Ridley Scott Eye of the Storm: Ridley Scott (1992) Character: N/A
A look at the extensive filmmaking of Ridley Scott. Among an interview it contains snippets of deleted scenes and is a pretty essential, somewhat obscure, bit of “Alien” lore.
Angelo Nero Angelo Nero (1998) Character: N/A
Jack Altieri, a young Italian-American restaurant owner, arrives at Vesta awaits him a painting of the sixteenth century that depicts the veiled face of Medea of Carpi, noble woman processed to witchcraft. Shortly after the arrival of Jack, a country girl is killed in a mysterious way, dropping the suspicions of the Commissioner Gianzi on the young restorer, who is soon advised to not complete the work on the opera, because it would hide an ancient curse.
Cityscrapes: Los Angeles Cityscrapes: Los Angeles (1996) Character: Director B
"CITYSCRAPES" takes you on a 24-hour voyeuristic journey through the bedrooms, bathrooms, bars, cars, clubs, restaurants and back alleys of the lives of the young and hip in post modern Los Angeles. Ten intertwined stories follow eighteen main characters as they deal with the twists and turns of everyday life in the mega-metropolis.
Boy and Bicycle Boy and Bicycle (1965) Character: The Boy
A teenage boy plays truant from school, and spends the day riding around the town and the deserted beach on his bicycle, letting his mind wander as he imagines he is the only person in the world...
Val Val (2021) Character: Self (archive)
For over 40 years Val Kilmer, one of Hollywood's most mercurial and/or misunderstood actors, has been documenting his own life and craft through film and video. He has amassed thousands of hours of footage, from 16mm home movies made with his brothers, to time spent in iconic roles for blockbuster movies like Top Gun, The Doors, Tombstone, and Batman Forever. This raw, wildly original and unflinching documentary reveals a life lived to extremes and a heart-filled, sometimes hilarious look at what it means to be an artist and a complex man.
Danger Zone: The Making of Top Gun Danger Zone: The Making of Top Gun (2004) Character: Self
A comprehensive 6-part documentary on the making of "Top Gun" featuring all-new interviews with the cast and crew. Available on Disc 2 of the "Top Gun" 2-Disc Special Collector's Edition DVD.



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