James Scott, a renowned filmmaker and artist, was born and raised in England. His artistic upbringing, with both parents being artists, fostered his interest in the visual arts. He attended the prestigious Slade School of Fine Art in London, where he studied painting and theater design in the early 1960s.
During his time at the Slade, James's passion for filmmaking and photography led him to direct his debut film, "The Rocking Horse," in 1962. The film's success opened doors for him to work with renowned director Tony Richardson, with whom he collaborated on his first feature film at the tender age of twenty-one.
The 1970s and 1980s saw James's film career reach new heights, culminating in his Academy Award win for "A Shocking Accident" in 1983. However, in 1989, he made the decision to leave the film industry behind and return to his roots in fine art. Following the passing of his influential father, James relocated to California, where he drew inspiration from the Los Angeles landscape and his cinematic background.
Today, James resides in Los Angeles with his wife Yolanda and daughter Paloma. His paintings have been exhibited in England, Los Angeles, and New York, and he has received numerous international awards for his films. The Los Angeles Print Society honored him with the "Best Newcomer" award in 1995. James is represented by the esteemed Denise Bibro Fine Art Gallery in New York City.
Person Biography:
* Born and raised in England
* Parents were artists
* Studied painting and theater design at the Slade School of Fine Art in London
* Directed his first film, "The Rocking Horse," in 1962
* Collaborated with Tony Richardson on his first feature film at age twenty-one
* Won Academy Award for "A Shocking Accident" in 1983
* Relocated to California in 1989
* Resides in Los Angeles with wife Yolanda and daughter Paloma
* Exhibited paintings in England, Los Angeles, and New York
* Received numerous international awards for films
* Represented by Denise Bibro Fine Art Gallery in New York City
