Tony Scott: Top Gun and Crimson Tide Director Dies at 68

Tony Scott was an English film director. Born on June 21, 1944, in North Shields, England, he was the younger brother of director Ridley Scott.

He directed Top Gun (1986), Beverly Hills Cop II, Days of Thunder, True Romance, Crimson Tide and Man on Fire. His fast-cut, stylized visuals made him one of the leading commercial directors in Hollywood.

He and his brother founded Scott Free Productions. Scott died after jumping from the Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro, Los Angeles, on August 19, 2012, at age 68.

Achievements: Director of Top Gun and Crimson Tide.

Birth: June 21, 1944 - North Shields, England.

Profession: Film director.

Interesting Facts: Top Gun was the top-grossing film of 1986.