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Scott Hicks - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 04, 1953 |
|---|---|
| Age | 73 |
| Birthplace | Uganda |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Scott Hicks's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Directing the Academy Award-winning film 'Shine' (1996) |
Intro
Scott Hicks is an Australian film director, screenwriter, producer, and occasionally television director, best known internationally for directing the acclaimed film 'Shine' (1996), which earned him Academy Award nominations.
Early Life & Background
Scott Hicks was born in Uganda to English parents. He moved to England as a child and then migrated to Australia with his family at the age of six. Hicks grew up in Adelaide, South Australia, and studied at Flinders University.
Career Highlights
- Directed 'Shine' (1996), which was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Director for Hicks.
- Directed 'Snow Falling on Cedars' (1999), adapted from the bestselling novel.
- Directed 'Hearts in Atlantis' (2001), based on a Stephen King novella.
- Directed 'The Lucky One' (2012), based on Nicholas Sparks' novel.
Trivia
- Before his international success, Hicks directed television documentaries and feature films in Australia.
- He is known for collaborating with his wife, producer Kerry Heysen.
- Scott Hicks is a voting member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Scott Hicks?
Scott Hicks is 73 years old.
When was Scott Hicks born?
Scott Hicks was born the 4 March 1953.
Where is Scott Hicks from?
Uganda.
On His Birth-Day
About March 4th, 1953, in brief:
- Historical events: Kay Lenz, an American actress known for her roles in 'Breezy' (1973) and 'House' (1985), was born on March 4, 1953, in Los Angeles, California.
- Day of the week: March 4th, 1953 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 UK song: She Wears Red Feathers by Guy Mitchell
- Popular movie: From Here to Eternity directed by Fred Zinnemann
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