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Date of Birth
4 March 1953, Uganda

Mini Biography

Hicks graduated from Flinders University of South Australia (BA Honors) in 1975 and was awarded an honorary doctorate in 1997. Born and raised in East Africa, Scott lives with his wife, producer Kerry Heysen and their two sons, Scott and Jethro in Adelaide, South Australia.

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Spouse
Kerry Heysen (1971 - present)

Trivia

Despite striking gold and earning 7 Oscar nominations for "Shine" (1996), Hicks chose not to move to Hollywood, preferring his home in Adelaide, Australia where he lives with his wife of 37 years.

Father of Jethro Heysen-Hicks and Scott Heysen.


Personal Quotes

I've come to a point where I realize that Shine (1996) was a unique thing for me. Even if I made a film that was more successful, nothing could replace that experience. For me, it came from nowhere and went as far as things could go.


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