Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1968-09-10
- Born Place: Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England, UK
Also Known As:
佳·烈治, Guy Stuart Ritchie
Guy Ritchie
Guy Ritchie is a distinctive English filmmaker known for his signature style that blends intricate, multi-layered plots, rapid-fire dialogue, kinetic editing, and a strong sense of British grit and humor. Born on September 10, 1968, in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, Ritchie famously dropped out of school at 15 and never attended film school, instead starting his career as a runner and quickly moving into directing music videos and commercials.He burst onto the scene with his critically acclaimed directorial debut, the crime comedy Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998), which established his unique visual and narrative flair. He solidified his reputation with Snatch (2000), further showcasing his ensemble casts, fragmented narratives, and stylish violence. While his filmography has seen some critical fluctuations, notably with Swept Away (2002) starring his then-wife Madonna, he found commercial success with the Sherlock Holmes films (2009, 2011) starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law, which brought his dynamic style to a blockbuster franchise.More recently, Ritchie has returned to his crime roots with films like The Gentlemen (2019) and Wrath of Man (2021), and has also helmed larger productions such as Disney's live-action Aladdin (2019) and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024). His work often features recurring actors like Jason Statham and Mark Strong, and is characterized by clever narration, non-linear storytelling, and a highly stylized approach to action sequences, often incorporating slow-motion and quick cuts. He is currently working on several projects, including the upcoming film Fountain of Youth (2025).
