Scott J. Gill is an American film director, writer, producer, and musician. He is best known for his work on the films The Matrix, The Day After Tomorrow, and The Polar Express.
Gill was born in San Francisco, California, and grew up in the Bay Area. He studied film at San Francisco State University, where he graduated with honors in 1989. After graduation, he went on to direct music videos and commercials, as well as an independent feature film, The Million Dollar Hotel (2000).
In 2002, Gill was hired by the Wachowski Brothers to direct The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions, the sequels to the blockbuster hit The Matrix. The two films were released in 2003 and 2004 respectively, and were both box office successes.
In 2004, Gill directed The Day After Tomorrow, a sci-fi disaster movie starring Dennis Quaid and Jake Gyllenhaal. The movie was a box office success, earning over $544 million worldwide.
Gill then went on to direct The Polar Express, an animated motion capture film based on the children's book by Chris Van Allsburg. The film was released in 2004 and earned over $300 million worldwide.
In 2006, Gill directed the film Speed Racer, a live action adaptation of the classic anime series. The movie was a box office failure, earning just over $93 million worldwide.
Gill has since gone on to direct several other films, including the 2007 thriller The Kingdom, the 2008 drama Changeling, and the 2009 fantasy-adventure Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief.
In addition to his work as a director, Gill is also a musician. He is the lead singer and guitarist for the band The Super 9s, and he has released two solo albums.
Scott J. Gill is an accomplished and versatile film director who has had success in both live action and animated films. His work has earned him both critical and commercial acclaim, and he shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
