Guy Stuart Ritchie, born on September 10, 1968, is a multifaceted English filmmaker, entrepreneur, and visionary.
As a teenager, Ritchie abandoned formal education at the age of 15 and embarked on a journey in the film industry, starting with entry-level positions. This early exposure laid the foundation for his future success.
Ritchie's directorial debut came in 1995 with the short film, The Hard Case, followed by the crime comedy, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, in 1998. The latter's critical and commercial success propelled him to the forefront of the industry.
In 2000, Ritchie released Snatch, which further solidified his reputation as a talented filmmaker. He then ventured into more experimental territory with Swept Away, a film that received a mixed response from critics and audiences alike.
Ritchie's marriage to Madonna, which lasted from 2000 to 2008, garnered significant media attention. During this period, he also directed Revolver and RocknRolla, which received mixed reviews.
The turning point in Ritchie's career came with the release of Sherlock Holmes in 2009, followed by its sequel, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, in 2011. The former earned Academy Award nominations for Best Original Score and Best Art Direction.
Ritchie's subsequent projects include The Man From U.N.C.L.E. (2015),a remake of the classic spy series, King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017),and the live-action adaptation of Disney's Aladdin (2019). Aladdin's massive commercial success, earning over $1 billion worldwide, cemented its place as one of the highest-grossing films of 2019 and the 34th highest-grossing film of all time.
In 2020, Ritchie returned to his crime comedy roots with The Gentlemen, which received widespread acclaim and commercial success. His most recent project, Wrath of Man, starring Jason Statham, was released in 2021.
