Peter MacGregor-Scott facts for kids

Peter MacGregor-Scott (born December 28, 1947 – died October 29, 2017) was a talented film producer from Britain. He helped make many movies, including popular ones like Batman Forever and Batman & Robin. A film producer helps bring a movie idea to life. They manage the money and people to make sure the movie gets made. He also worked as a production manager and assistant director.

About Peter MacGregor-Scott

Peter MacGregor-Scott was born in Maidenhead, England. His father, J. C. MacGregor Scott, also worked in the film industry. He was an executive for big movie companies in the UK.

Peter was married to Susan MacGregor-Scott. They had two children, Elizabeth and Taylor.

His Film Career

Peter MacGregor-Scott started working in movies in the 1970s. He began in the sound department at ABPC Elstree Studios.

One of his early jobs was as an assistant director for the film Perfect Friday. In 1970, he moved from England to the United States. That same year, he worked on a movie called Ride the Tiger in the Philippines.

He continued to work on films like The Day of the Wolves in 1971. In 1976, he worked on High Velocity. Later, he helped produce the movie The Fugitive.

Working on Batman Movies

From the mid-1990s, Peter MacGregor-Scott was a key producer for the Batman film series. He produced Batman Forever and Batman & Robin. He also worked on the Batman OnStar commercials.

In 2013, he was honored with an award called the MPEG Fellowship and Service Award. He presented this award to Donald O. Mitchell, who worked with him on movies like Under Siege and Batman & Robin.

His Passing

Peter MacGregor-Scott passed away on October 29, 2017. He was 69 years old. His death was due to health problems that came after a taxi accident in New York City.