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Ridley Scott Changed Cinema With Classics Such as 'Alien' and 'Blade Runner'; Here's His Net Worth

Ridley Scott, the celebrated English film director and producer, boasts a net worth of $400 million. With a career spanning iconic films like "Blade Runner" and "Gladiator," Scott's influence in the world of cinema is undeniable.
PUBLISHED OCT 30, 2023
Ridley Scott attends AOL BUILD Series: Drew Goddard and Sir Ridley Scott, "The Martian" at AOL Studios In New York | Getty Images | Photo by Desiree Navarro
Ridley Scott attends AOL BUILD Series: Drew Goddard and Sir Ridley Scott, "The Martian" at AOL Studios In New York | Getty Images | Photo by Desiree Navarro
Name  Ridley Scott
Net Worth $400 Million
Salary $10 Million +
Annual Income $100 Million +
Sources of Income Production and direction
Gender Male
Date of Birth Nov 30, 1937
Age 85 years
Nationality United Kingdom
Profession Producer, director, production designer

Known for films across genres such as "Alien," "Blade Runner" and "House of Gucci," filmmaker Ridley Scott, has amassed a $400 million net worth, through a career spanning almost five decades. He started off designing sets for television shows such as "Z-Cars" and "Out of the Unknown," before his directorial debut came in 1965 with "Adam Adamant Lives!" In 1968, he founded RSA (Ridley Scott Associates), marking his beginnings as a commercial director. His illustrious career is marked by iconic films like "Blade Runner," "Alien," "Gladiator," and "The Martian."

Ridley Scott attends the World Premiere of
Ridley Scott attends the World Premiere of "Alien: Covenant" | Getty Images | Photo by Mike Marsland

Scott owns RSA (Ridley Scott Associates), a highly successful commercial production company, and also Scott Free Productions. Through these ventures, filmmaking remains Scott's main source of income. RSA collaborates with various brands and clients on advertising campaigns. "Alien" marked Scott's breakthrough in the film industry, grossing over $104 million worldwide. The film not only launched Sigourney Weaver's career but also became a sci-fi classic. Although it initially faced mixed critical reception and modest box office earnings, "Blade Runner" is now considered a cinematic masterpiece, with critics worldwide recognizing its significance. "Thelma & Louise" (1991) proved to be one of Ridley Scott's most commercially successful works, grossing over $45 million at the box office. "The Martian" was a critical and commercial triumph, generating over $630 million in global box office revenue.

Ridley Scott speaks onstage at 'On Directing: A Conversation with Ridley Scott' during AFI FEST 2015 | Getty Images | Photo by Michael Kovac
Ridley Scott speaks onstage at 'On Directing: A Conversation with Ridley Scott' during AFI FEST 2015 | Getty Images | Photo by Michael Kovac

Ridley Scott's salary 

Ridley Scott commands a remarkable salary, amassing an annual income exceeding $100 million. His diverse ventures in the film industry, along with the substantial revenue generated by his commercial production company RSA, contribute to these earnings.


 
 
 
 
 
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Scott's real estate holdings include a former property in Malibu, an English-style cottage home, which he sold for around $11.5 million in 2006. The residence features 4,000 square feet of living space, and four bedrooms.

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Ridley Scott and partner Sandy Watson arrive at the UK film premiere of 'Body Of Lies', | Getty Images | Photo by Dave M. Benett
Ridley Scott and partner Sandy Watson arrive at the UK film premiere of 'Body Of Lies', | Getty Images | Photo by Dave M. Benett

Scott was born on November 30, 1937, in South Shields, County Durham, England. It is believed that Scott's exposure to the industrial landscapes of his childhood, coupled with his early fascination with science fiction, sowed the seeds for his iconic film "Blade Runner." Ridley Scott has been married twice. His first marriage was to Felicity Heywood in 1964, which lasted until 1974. During their marriage, they had two sons. Both of these sons later pursued careers in film direction and worked for Ridley's production company, RSA (Ridley Scott Associates). In 1979, Scott married Sandy Watson, an advertising executive, with whom he had a child before their divorce in 1989. As of 2020, Ridley Scott was in a relationship with actress Giannina Facio, who has also appeared in several of his films. He also has a daughter named Jordan Scott from his marriage to Sandy Watson. Ridley Scott has experienced significant personal loss, as both his brother Frank, who passed away at the age of 45 from cancer, and his brother Tony, who died by suicide at the age of 68.



 

Academy Awards, USA: Nominee for Best Motion Picture of the Year for "The Martian" (2016)

Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA: Winner of the Saturn

Award for Best Director for "The Martian" (2016), Winner of the George Pal Memorial Award (2004)

BAFTA Awards: Winner of the Academy Fellowship (2018)

Cannes Film Festival: Winner of Best First Work for "The Duellists" (1977),

Nominee for Palme d'Or for "The Duellists" (1977)

Golden Globes, USA: Nominee for Best Director - Motion Picture for "All the Money in the World" (2018),

Nominee for Best Director - Motion Picture for "American Gangster" (2008)

Winner of Best Dramatic Presentation for "Blade Runner" (1983)

Primetime Emmy Awards: Nominee for Outstanding Television Movie for "Killing Jesus" (2015)

Nominee for Outstanding Television Movie for "Killing Kennedy" (2014)

Has Ridley Scott directed any films based on true events?

Yes, Ridley Scott has directed films based on true events, including "Black Hawk Down" (2001) and "American Gangster" (2007).

How many commercials did Ridley Scott estimate he worked on?

Ridley Scott estimated that he worked on roughly 2,700 commercials.

What significant purchase did Ridley Scott and his brother Tony make in 1995?

In 1995, Ridley Scott and his brother Tony Scott bought Shepperton Studios for $14 million.

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