English film director and producer. Best known as a director of science fiction and historical drama films, his work is characterized by an atmospheric and highly focused visual style.in 2003 he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for services to the British film industry. in 2007 he was inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame and in 2011 received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Scott was nominated for three Oscars for directing: Thelma and Louise, Gladiator and Black Hawk Down. Gladiator won the Academy Award for Best Picture and he was nominated in the same category for The Martian. in 2004 He was ranked 10th in the list of the most influential people in British culture in a BBC poll.
