EXCLUSIVE: Tom Skerritt Talks Top Gun 3D
February 11th, 2013
The man who played Tom Cruise's mentor in this 80s action classic takes us back to the set, in theaters this weekend.
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Anthony D. L. "Tony" Scott (June 21, 1944 - August 19, 2012)[1] was an English film director. His films include Top Gun, Beverly Hills Cop II, The Last Boy Scout, True Romance, Crimson Tide, Enemy of the State, Spy Game, Man on Fire, Déjà Vu, The Taking of Pelham 123 and Unstoppable. He is the younger brother of fellow film director Ridley Scott.
After directing short films and TV episodes in the 1970s, the filmmaker made his feature debut with The Hunger in 1983. His follow-up was the blockbuster Top Gun that put him and star Tom Cruise on the map. His other credits include Beverly Hills Cop 2, Days of Thunder, The Last Boy Scout, Crimson Tide, Enemy of the State, Man on Fire, and 2010's Unstoppable.
Tony Scott was also a prolific TV producer as well, serving as executive producer on Numb3rs and the current CBS hit series The Good Wife. He also produced The Andromeda Strain mini-series and The Pillars of the Earth.
The director was also developing the sequel Top Gun 2. He also executive produced the upcoming A&E mini-series Coma, with his brother Ridley Scott.
On August 19, 2012, it was reported that Scott had committed suicide by jumping off the Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro, California at around 12:30 p.m. PT. Investigators found contact information in his car, which was parked on the bridge, and a suicide note at his office.
After directing short films and TV episodes in the 1970s, the filmmaker made his feature debut with The Hunger in 1983. His follow-up was the blockbuster Top Gun that put him and star Tom Cruise on the map. His other credits include Beverly Hills Cop 2, Days of Thunder, The Last Boy Scout, Crimson Tide, Enemy of the State, Man on Fire, and 2010's Unstoppable.
Tony Scott was also a prolific TV producer as well, serving as executive producer on Numb3rs and the current CBS hit series The Good Wife. He also produced The Andromeda Strain mini-series and The Pillars of the Earth.
The director was also developing the sequel Top Gun 2. He also executive produced the upcoming A&E mini-series Coma, with his brother Ridley Scott.
On August 19, 2012, it was reported that Scott had committed suicide by jumping off the Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro, California at around 12:30 p.m. PT. Investigators found contact information in his car, which was parked on the bridge, and a suicide note at his office.
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Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner (2007) ...Himself
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HBO First LookTV (1 episode)-
The Making of 'Man on Fire'...Himself
Apr 13, 2004
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VH-1 Behind the MovieTV (1 episode)
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Top Gun...Himself
Jul 21, 2002
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The WorksTV (1 episode)
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Wild Bill: Hollywood Maverick (1995) ...Himself
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The DirectorsTV (1 episode)
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HEADLINES
Top Gun 3D Rerelease and Top Gun 2 in Limbo After Tony Scott Suicide
November 7th, 2012Paramount executives are worried that releasing the 3D version of the late director's 1986 classic will be deemed insensitive or exploitative.Tony Scott's Death Officially Ruled a Suicide
October 23rd, 2012The Los Angeles County coroner found therapeutic amounts of anti-depressants and sleep medications in his system at the time of his death.Tony Scott Did Not Have Brain Cancer According to Wife
August 20th, 2012A new report from the acclaimed director's wife reveals that the claims are completely false, although the autopsy results have been deferred to run more tests.Tony Scott Diagnosed with Inoperable Brain Cancer Before His Suicide
August 20th, 2012The filmmaker took his own life yesterday afternoon by jumping from the Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro, California.Director Tony Scott Commits Suicide, Dies at Age 68
August 19th, 2012The Top Gun filmmaker committed suicide by jumping the Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro, California earlier today.Tony Scott Directing Narco Sub
November 28th, 2011David Guggenheim wrote this action thriller which may revolve around submarines used for drug trafficking.Tony Scott Takes on The Wild Bunch
August 18th, 2011The filmmaker is also lining up the motorcycle drama Hells Angels, which he wants Jeff Bridges to star in.Tony Scott Says Top Gun 2 Not a Sequel
October 29th, 2010The director didn't confirm if Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer will return as Maverick and Iceman.Tony Scott Talks Top Gun 2
October 24th, 2010The film will focus on what happened to the heroic fighter pilots in the decades since the iconic Top Gun.