Michael Caton-Jones (born Michael Jones in Broxburn, Lothian, Scotland in 1958) is the director of such films as Scandal, Rob Roy, Memphis Belle and The Jackal.
Caton-Jones went to St Marys Academy in Bathgate, Wellington College and trained at the National Film and Television School in Beaconsfield, Bucks, UK. Jones married Beverly Caton and both changed their surnames to Caton-Jones. They have a daughter, Daisy, born while he was attending film school. Jones and Caton later divorced and in 2000 he married Laura Viederman.
His film Basic Instinct 2 won several Razzies at the 2007 ceremony.
Has a younger sister, Breigh.
Attended the now demolished St. Mary's Academy in Bathgate. Left at age 15 with no qualifications.
Attended the National Film School in London.
Had his wedding to producer Laura Viederman filmed by his friend the actor Eric Stoltz.
Adopted his first wife's name of Caton into his surname.
His favorite film is The Seven Samura (1954) by Akira Kurosawa.
He rated John Ford as his favorite director, Cary Grant as his favorite actor and Katharine Hepburn as his favorite actress.
Father of Daisy Caton-Jones.
Supports Celtic Football Club.
