Anthony David Leighton Scott was an English film director and producer.
He was born on June 21, 1944 in North Shields, Northumberland, England.
Tony attended Grangefield school, Stockton-on-Tees, and West Hartlepool College of Art (now Cleveland College of Art and Design). He then received a fine arts degree at Sunderland Art School (now the University of Sunderland).
At age 16, Tony starred in the film Boy and Bicycle (1965), directed by his older brother Ridley, who was studying at the Royal College of Art. Tony also attended the college and graduated intending to become a fine artist.
Tony Scott made his film debut, in 1983’s supernatural romance “The Hunger,” with David Bowie and Catherine Deneuve.
He went on to produce and directed over 50 films during his career.
Tony Scott died on August 19, 2012, at age 68 after jumping from Vincent Thomas Bridge in the San Pedro port district of Los Angeles, California, United States.
Tony Scott Movies and TV Shows
Tony Scott directed and produced several movies and tv shows including Top Gun (1986), Beverly Hills Cop II (1987), Days of Thunder (1990), Revenge (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), Numb3rs (2005-2010), The Good Wife (2009-2012), and others.
Tony Scott Age
Tony Scott was 68 years old at the time of his death.
Tony Scott Height
Tony Scott stood at a height of 5 feet and 6 inches (1.69 m) tall.
Tony Scott Family
Tony Scott was the son of Colonel Francis Percy Scott, who served in the Royal Engineers and his wife, Elizabeth Scott. He had two brothers; film director, Sir Ridley Scott and Sailor, Frank Scott, who died in 1980. His grand uncle, Dixon Scott was a pioneer of the cinema chain, opening cinemas around Tyneside. Tony had two children; Frank Scott and Max Scott.
Tony Scott Instagram
Tony Scott was not active on Instagram.
Tony Scott Best Movies
Tony Scott’s had numerous best movies but was famous for Top Gun (1986), Beverly Hills Cop II (1987), True Romance (1993) and The Fan (1996).