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Article: NEW YEAR HONOURS: SIR ALIEN; Sci-fi movie master Ridley Scott is 'humbled' by award.(News)
- Article from:
- The Mirror (London, England)
- Article date:
- December 31, 2002
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Byline: STEPHEN WHITE and BRIAN ROBERTS
RIDLEY SCOTT
DIRECTOR, KNIGHTHOODFILM director Ridley Scott, the creative force behind Alien, Blade Runner and Gladiator, is knighted today.
Scott, 65, whose 40-year career began on TV cop classic Z Cars, said he was "truly humbled" by his special place in the New Year's honours list.
The path to Oscar-winning success led from his Tyneside birthplace to art school, television commercials and a key role in a series of landmark movies.
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