Guy Stuart Ritchie, also known as Guy Ritchie, is a famous British film director, producer and screenwriter.
Known for his gritty British gangster films and the critically acclaimed Sherlock Holmes series, Richie’s rise is a testament to his creative vision and unwavering determination.
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- Full name: Guy Stuart Ritchie
- Stage name: Guy Ritchie
- Date of Birth: September 10, 1968
- Age: 55
- Birthplace: Hatfield, England
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Film director
- Height: 1.81 m
- Parents: Amber (née Parkinson) and Captain John Vivian Ritchie
- Siblings: Tabitha and Kevin
- Spouse: Jackie Ainsley (m. 2015), Madonna (m. 2000-2008)
- Children: Rocco Ritchie, David Banda Mwale Sikone Ritchie, Rivka Ritchie, Levi Ritchie
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $160 million
Early life and education
Guy Stuart Ritchie was born on September 10, 1968 in Hatfield, England. He is the second of two children of Amber (née Parkinson) and Captain John Vivian Ritchie, a former Seaforth Highlanders officer and advertising executive. Ritchie has an older sister, Tabitha, and a half-brother, Kevin.
Richie, who suffers from dyslexia, attended Windlesham House School in West Sussex and Earl Stanbridge School in Hampshire. He was expelled from school at the age of 15. Although Richie claimed that drug use was the reason for his expulsion, his father said he was “skipping classes and hanging out with a girl in his room”.
Profession
Guy Ritchie began his film career at a very young age, first doing entry-level jobs and then transitioning to directing commercials. He gained recognition for his short films Difficult Cases 1995.
Ritchie’s film debut, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels The critical and commercial success of 1998’s The Gangster Wars established his signature style of British gangster films with a comedic twist. He followed up with another acclaimed crime comedy, snatch 2000, cementing his status as a celebrated British director.
Since then, Ritchie has started to get involved in different types of movies, including remakes of The Man from UNCLE In 2015, Disney released a live-action version of Aladdin In 2019, it became his highest-grossing film to date. He also directed King Arthur: Legend of the Sword In 2017, a unique take on the Arthurian legend was presented.
Ritchie went on to work with actor Jason Statham, collaborating on action films such as The Wrath of Mankind 2021 and Operation Fortune: War Tricks 2023. Throughout his career, Guy Ritchie has become a versatile and acclaimed director known for his unique visual style and ability to blend genres with humor and creativity.
Social Media
- Instagram: @guyritchie
- Twitter: @GuyRitchie1968
Personal life
Guy Ritchie has been married twice. His first marriage was to pop diva Madonna, which lasted for 8 years. They have a son, Rocco Ritchie, born in 2000, and an adopted son, David Banda Mwale Cikonei Ritchie, born in 2005.
Richie married model Jacqui Ainsley in 2015. They have three children: Raphael, born in 2011; Rivka Richie, born in 2012; and Levi Richie, born in 2014.
Filmography
Movie
- Sweep away (2002)
- Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)
- snatch (2000)
- Revolver (2005)
- Rock (2008)
- Sherlock Holmes (2009)
- Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)
- The Man from UNCLE (2015)
- Gentlemen (2019)
- Aladdin (2019)
- The Wrath of Mankind (2021)
- Operation Fortune: War Tricks (2023)
Upcoming Movies
- Ungentlemanly War Department (To be determined)
net worth
Guy Ritchie has accumulated an estimated net worth of $160 million over his successful career in the film industry. Ritchie’s wealth primarily stems from his achievements as a director, producer, and screenwriter, having helmed several commercially successful and critically acclaimed projects.
