Tony Scott, director of the classic blockbuster films Top Gun and Crimson Tide, died at the age of 68 from a suicide attempt. The Emmy-Award winning producer jumped to his death on Sunday afternoon from the Vincent Thomas Bridge in Los Angeles. The LAPD found a suicide note in Scott's Toyota Prius, which was parked along the bridge.
Born and raised in England, Scott, along with his brother, Ridley, became the successful directors of the Eighties; the blockbuster films Scott directed were Top Gun, Beverly Hills Cop II and True Romance. The no-holds bar action and suspense became trademarks for Tony Scott's films. His last set of films included the 2009 remake of The Taking of Pelham 123 and 2010's Unstoppable. Along with his brother, Tony co-founded Scott Free Productions, which has produced several television shows, such as Numb3rs and The Good Wife, as well as Oscar nominated films, like Gladiator and American Gangster.
Scott was a visual entertainer, who knew how to keep the audience on the edge of their seats; from the aerial dogfights in Top Gun to the hotel room shootout in True Romance. His guerrilla-styled cinematography and fast-paced editing became the inspiration for directors like Oliver Stone, Paul Greengrass and Kathryn Bigelow. Scott is survived by his wife and two children.
Monday, August 20, 2012
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