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Anthony David Leighton "Tony" Scott (21 June 1944 – 19 August 2012) was a British director best known for making films in the action genre, most notably ''Film/TopGun'', ''Film/TheLastBoyScout'', ''Film/TrueRomance'', ''Film/CrimsonTide'', ''Film/SpyGame'' and ''Film/ManOnFire''. Younger brother of fellow filmmaker Creator/RidleyScott. He committed suicide at age 69 on August 19, 2012, having been unable to deal with the pain of a cancer he was experiencing.

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Anthony David Leighton "Tony" Scott (21 June 1944 – 19 August 2012) was a British director director.

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best known for making films in the action genre, most notably ''Film/TopGun'', ''Film/TheLastBoyScout'', ''Film/TrueRomance'', ''Film/CrimsonTide'', ''Film/SpyGame'' and ''Film/ManOnFire''. Younger ''Film/ManOnFire''.

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* Series/Numb3rs (2005-2010)
* Series/TheGoodWife (2009-2012)

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!!Series directed/produced by Tony Scott

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* Series/AFPAmericanFighterPilot (2002)
* Series/Numb3rs (2005-2010)
* Series/TheGoodWife (2009-2012)
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* PigeonholedDirector: Tony stuck mostly to action movies.

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* PigeonholedDirector: Tony stuck mostly to action and suspense-thriller movies.
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** Music/HansZimmer was his main composer during the 1990s, while starting with ''Film/EnemyOfTheState'' and ending with ''Film/{{Unspottable}}'', all his films were scored by Harry Gregson-Williams.

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** Music/HansZimmer was his main composer during the 1990s, while starting with ''Film/EnemyOfTheState'' and ending with ''Film/{{Unspottable}}'', ''Film/{{Unstoppable}}'', all his films were scored by Harry Gregson-Williams.
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** Music/HansZimmer was his main composer during the 1990s, while starting with ''Film/EnemyOfTheState'' and ending with ''Film/Unspottable'', all his films were scored by Harry Gregson-Williams.

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** Music/HansZimmer was his main composer during the 1990s, while starting with ''Film/EnemyOfTheState'' and ending with ''Film/Unspottable'', ''Film/{{Unspottable}}'', all his films were scored by Harry Gregson-Williams.
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**Music/HansZimmer was his main composer during the 1990s, while starting with ''Film/EnemyOfTheState'' and ending with ''Film/Unspottable'', all his films were scored by Harry Gregson-Williams.
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* ProductionPosse: Was an established director in Creator/JerryBruckheimer's stable of filmmakers, and directed Creator/DenzelWashington in five movies. He was also fond of casting Creator/ChristopherWalken, Creator/ValKilmer and [[Series/TheSopranos James Gandolfini]], all of whom appeared in ''Film/True Romance''.

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* ProductionPosse: Was an established director in Creator/JerryBruckheimer's stable of filmmakers, and directed Creator/DenzelWashington in five movies. He was also fond of casting Creator/ChristopherWalken, Creator/ValKilmer and [[Series/TheSopranos James Gandolfini]], all of whom appeared in ''Film/True Romance''.''Film/TrueRomance''.
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[[WMG:[[center:'''''PSA from TV Tropes:\\
If you or someone you know is experiencing any thoughts of suicide or self harm,\\
[[UsefulNotes/SuicidePrevention talk to someone you trust and let them know about it]]. [[YouAreNotAlone There are people out there who are willing to help you and others in need.]]''''']]]]

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[[WMG:[[center:'''''PSA from TV Tropes:\\
If you or someone you know is experiencing any thoughts of suicide or self harm,\\
[[UsefulNotes/SuicidePrevention talk to someone you trust and let them know about it]]. [[YouAreNotAlone There are people out there who are willing to help you and others in need.]]''''']]]]



A little public service announcement that we at Wiki/TVTropes would be very remiss not to make here: If you're feeling suicidal, ''please'' [[UsefulNotes/SuicidePrevention get help immediately.]] Talk to a loved one at the very least and let them know how you're feeling. [[YouAreNotAlone There]] ''[[YouAreNotAlone is]]'' [[YouAreNotAlone help out there]], no matter what you might believe.



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A little public service announcement that we at Wiki/TVTropes would be very remiss not to make here: If you're feeling suicidal, ''please'' [[UsefulNotes/SuicidePrevention get help immediately.]] Talk to a loved one at the very least and let them know how you're feeling. [[YouAreNotAlone There]] ''[[YouAreNotAlone is]]'' [[YouAreNotAlone help out there]], no matter what you might believe.

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* NiceHat: His iconic red baseball cap.



* ProductionPosse: Was an established director in Creator/JerryBruckheimer's stable of filmmakers, and directed Creator/DenzelWashington in five movies.
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Anthony David Leighton "Tony" Scott (21 June 1944 – 19 August 2012) was a British director best known for making films in the action genre, most notably ''Film/TopGun'', ''Film/TheLastBoyScout'', ''Film/TrueRomance'', ''Film/CrimsonTide'', ''Film/SpyGame'' and ''Film/ManOnFire''. Younger brother of fellow filmmaker Creator/RidleyScott. He committed suicide at age 69 on August 19, 2012.

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Anthony David Leighton "Tony" Scott (21 June 1944 – 19 August 2012) was a British director best known for making films in the action genre, most notably ''Film/TopGun'', ''Film/TheLastBoyScout'', ''Film/TrueRomance'', ''Film/CrimsonTide'', ''Film/SpyGame'' and ''Film/ManOnFire''. Younger brother of fellow filmmaker Creator/RidleyScott. He committed suicide at age 69 on August 19, 2012.2012, having been unable to deal with the pain of a cancer he was experiencing.

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Tony Scott was a British director best known for making films in the action genre, most notably ''Film/TopGun'', ''Film/TheLastBoyScout'', ''Film/TrueRomance'', ''Film/CrimsonTide'', ''Film/SpyGame'' and ''Film/ManOnFire''. Younger brother of fellow filmmaker Creator/RidleyScott. Committed suicide at age 69 on August 19, 2012.

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Tony Anthony David Leighton "Tony" Scott (21 June 1944 – 19 August 2012) was a British director best known for making films in the action genre, most notably ''Film/TopGun'', ''Film/TheLastBoyScout'', ''Film/TrueRomance'', ''Film/CrimsonTide'', ''Film/SpyGame'' and ''Film/ManOnFire''. Younger brother of fellow filmmaker Creator/RidleyScott. Committed He committed suicide at age 69 on August 19, 2012.
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* ProductionPosse: Was an established director in Creator/JerryBruckheimer's stable of filmmakers, and directed Creator/DenzelWashington in five
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British director best known for making films in the action genre, most notably ''Film/TopGun'', ''Film/TheLastBoyScout'', ''Film/TrueRomance'', ''Film/CrimsonTide'', ''Film/SpyGame'' and ''Film/ManOnFire''. Younger brother of fellow filmmaker Creator/RidleyScott. Committed suicide at age 69 on August 19, 2012.

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Tony Scott was a British director best known for making films in the action genre, most notably ''Film/TopGun'', ''Film/TheLastBoyScout'', ''Film/TrueRomance'', ''Film/CrimsonTide'', ''Film/SpyGame'' and ''Film/ManOnFire''. Younger brother of fellow filmmaker Creator/RidleyScott. Committed suicide at age 69 on August 19, 2012.


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* PigeonholedDirector: Tony stuck mostly to action movies.
* ProductionPosse: Was an established director in Creator/JerryBruckheimer's stable of filmmakers, and directed Creator/DenzelWashington in four movies.
* RatedMForManly
* SiblingYinYang: With his older brother [[Creator/RidleyScott Ridley]]. While Ridley made more of a personal stamp on his work, Tony was criticized for being a "gun-for-hire". While Ridley dabbled in various genres, Tony exclusively stayed in the action genre.
* SignatureStyle: High-octane action featuring heroes stacked against strong odds who always win in the end. Bonus points if Creator/JerryBruckheimer is involved.
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British director best known for making films in the action genre, most notably ''Film/TopGun'', ''Film/TheLastBoyScout'', ''Film/TrueRomance'', ''Film/CrimsonTide'', ''Film/SpyGame'' and ''Film/ManOnFire''. Younger brother of fellow filmmaker RidleyScott. Committed suicide at age 69 on August 19, 2012.

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British director best known for making films in the action genre, most notably ''Film/TopGun'', ''Film/TheLastBoyScout'', ''Film/TrueRomance'', ''Film/CrimsonTide'', ''Film/SpyGame'' and ''Film/ManOnFire''. Younger brother of fellow filmmaker RidleyScott.Creator/RidleyScott. Committed suicide at age 69 on August 19, 2012.
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* ''Film/TheTakingOfPelham123'' (2009)

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British director best known for making films in the action genre, most notably ''Film/TopGun'', ''Film/TheLastBoyScout'', ''Film/TrueRomance'', ''Film/CrimsonTide'', ''Film/SpyGame'' and ''Film/ManOnFire''. Younger brother of fellow filmmaker RidleyScott. Committed suicide at age 69 on August 19, 2012.

!!Films directed by Tony Scott:
* ''Film/TheHunger'' (1983)
* ''Film/TopGun'' (1986)
* ''BeverlyHillsCopII'' (1987)
* ''Film/{{Revenge}}'' (1990)
* ''DaysOfThunder'' (1990)
* ''Film/TheLastBoyScout'' (1991)
* ''Film/TrueRomance'' (1993)
* ''Film/CrimsonTide'' (1995)
* ''Film/TheFan'' (1996)
* ''Film/EnemyOfTheState'' (1998)
* ''Film/SpyGame'' (2001)
* ''Film/ManOnFire'' (2004)
* ''Film/{{Domino}}'' (2005)
* ''Film/DejaVu'' (2006)
* ''Film/TheTakingOfPelham123'' (2009)
* ''Film/{{Unstoppable}}'' (2010)

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