Tony Scott
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- June 21, 1944 in North Shields, Northumberland, England, UK
- Died
- August 19, 2012
- Active Years
- 1962–2022 (61 Years)
- Total Credits
- 92 credits in database
Biography
Tony Scott (June 21 1944 – August 19 2012) was an English‑American film director, producer and occasional actor. Born in North Shields, Northumberland, he began his career creating television commercials before moving into feature filmmaking. He and his older brother, director Sir Ridley Scott, both graduated from the Royal College of Art in London and became part of a generation of British directors who found success in Hollywood. As a director, Tony Scott was known for high‑octane action and thriller movies, including 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). He died in Los Angeles at age 68.
Career overview
Tony Scott was a film director and producer known for directing action and thriller films. He was born on June 21, 1944, and began his career in the film industry. Scott's work in television commercials led to his success in Hollywood, where he directed numerous films.
Scott's filmography includes a range of action-packed movies, such as Top Gun, Beverly Hills Cop II, Days of Thunder, The Last Boy Scout, True Romance, Crimson Tide, Enemy of the State, Man on Fire, Déjà Vu, and Unstoppable. These films showcase his ability to create dynamic and visually engaging movies.
Throughout his career, Scott directed a total of 81 films and television shows. He worked in both the English and American film industries, and his films were successful in a variety of markets. Scott's work had a significant impact on the action film genre, and he remains a notable figure in the film industry.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
92 titles- Top Gun: Maverick (2022) In Memory Of
- Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Get Santa (2014) Producer
- Stoker (2013) Producer
- Out of the Furnace (2013) Producer
- The East (2013) Executive Producer
- Killing Lincoln (2013) Executive Producer
- The Grey (2012) Executive Producer
- World Without End (2012) Producer
- Coma (2012) Executive Producer
- The Polar Bears (2012) Producer
- Life in a Day (2011) Executive Producer
- The A-Team (2010) Producer
- The Pillars of the Earth (2010) Executive Producer
- Unstoppable (2010) Producer
- Unstoppable (2010) Director
- Welcome to the Rileys (2010) Executive Producer
- Cyrus (2010) Executive Producer
- The Real Robin Hood (2010) Executive Producer
- The Good Wife (2009) Executive Producer
- The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009) Director
- Cracks (2009) Executive Producer
- Into the Storm (2009) Executive Producer
- Tell-Tale (2009) Producer
- The Andromeda Strain (2008) Executive Producer
- The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007) Executive Producer
- The Company (2007) Executive Producer
- Cashback (2007) Production Consultant
- Déjà Vu: Surveillance Window (2007) as Self
- Déjà Vu (2006) Director
- Tristan & Isolde (2006) Executive Producer
- Orpheus (2006) Executive Producer
- Numb3rs (2005) Director
- Numb3rs (2005) Executive Producer
- In Her Shoes (2005) Executive Producer
- Domino (2005) Producer
- Domino (2005) Director
- Vengeance Is Mine: Reinventing 'Man on Fire' (2005) as Self
- Le court des grands (2005) Director
- Man on Fire (2004) Producer
- Man on Fire (2004) Director
- Danger Zone: The Making of Top Gun (2004) as Self
- 100 Greatest Sexy Moments (2003) as Self
- The Gathering Storm (2002) Executive Producer
- AFP: American Fighter Pilot (2002) Producer
- Ticker (2002) Executive Producer
- Hostage (2002) Executive Producer
- Beat the Devil (2002) Director
- Beat the Devil (2002) Executive Producer
- Spy Game (2001) Director
- The Hire (2001) Director
- Where the Money Is (2000) Executive Producer
- The Last Debate (2000) Executive Producer
- Providence (1999) as Young Kerry
- RKO 281 (1999) Executive Producer
- Enemy of the State (1998) Director
- Clay Pigeons (1998) Executive Producer
- Angelo Nero (1998)
- The Hunger (1997) Director
- The Swords (1997) Director
- The Fan (1996) Director
- Cityscrapes: Los Angeles (1996) as Director B
- Crimson Tide (1995) Director
- The Making of 'Crimson Tide' (1995) as Self
- Wild Bill: Hollywood Maverick (1995) as Self
- True Romance (1993) Director
- Eye of the Storm: Ridley Scott (1992)
- The Last Boy Scout (1991) Director
- The King of Ads (1991) Director
- Days of Thunder (1990) Director
- Revenge (1990) Director
- Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) Director
- Top Gun (1986) Director
- Spearfield's Daughter (1986) as Police Lieutenant
- Number One (1985) as Danny
- The Hunger (1983) Director
- The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977)
- Henry James Stories (1976) Director
- The Author of Beltraffio (1976) Director
- Film '72 (1971) as Self
- Loving Memory (1970) Director
- Loving Memory (1970) Editor
- Loving Memory (1970) Writer
- Loving Memory (1970) Director of Photography
- Forum (1969) Director of Photography
- One of the Missing (1968) Director
- One of the Missing (1968) Director of Photography
- One of the Missing (1968) Editor
- One of the Missing (1968) Writer
- Compromise (1968) Cinematography
- Boy and Bicycle (1965) as The Boy
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as The Indian Employee
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tony Scott best known for?
Tony Scott is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Top Gun: Maverick (2022), Stoker (2013), Out of the Furnace (2013), The East (2013).
When and where was Tony Scott born?
Tony Scott was born on June 21, 1944 in North Shields, Northumberland, England, UK. They passed away on August 19, 2012.
How many credits does Tony Scott have?
Tony Scott has accumulated over 92 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2022.
What is Tony Scott's background in cinema and television?
Tony Scott (June 21 1944 – August 19 2012) was an English‑American film director, producer and occasional actor. Born in North Shields, Northumberland, he began his career creating television commercials before moving into feature filmmaking. He and his older brother, director Sir Ridley Scott, both graduated from the ...
Tony Scott by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as The Indian Employee — aged about 18
- The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977) — aged about 33
- Providence (1999) as Young Kerry — aged about 55
- Film '72 (1971) as Self — aged about 27
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