Scott Derrickson is an American filmmaker, director, producer, and screenwriter. He is renowned for his work in the horror genre, including The Exorcism of Emily Rose, Sinister, and The Black Phone.
He also directed the Marvel blockbuster Doctor Strange and continues to explore themes of faith, evil, and the supernatural.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Scott Derrickson
- Stage Name: Scott Derrickson
- Born: July 16, 1966
- Age: 59 years old
- Birthplace: Denver, Colorado, United States
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: Caucasian
- Occupation: Film Director, Producer, Screenwriter
- Height: 183 cm (6 feet 0 inches)
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Mr. Derrickson and Mrs. Derrickson
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Maggie Levin
- Children: Atticus Derrickson and Dashiell Derrickson
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $10 million USD
Early Life and Education
Scott Derrickson was born on July 16, 1966, in Denver, Colorado, to Mr. Derrickson and Mrs. Derrickson. He grew up in a working-class neighbourhood in the Denver area. His ethnicity is Caucasian. He has siblings whose names are not publicly disclosed.
He attended Biola University, earning a B.A. in Humanities (emphasis in philosophy and literature) and a B.A. in Communications (emphasis in film, minor in theology). He later earned an MFA from the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts.
Career
Scott Derrickson began his career with short films and moved into features with Hellraiser: Inferno. He achieved critical and commercial success with The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005), blending horror with spiritual themes.
He followed with the remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still, Sinister, Deliver Us from Evil, and the Marvel film Doctor Strange (2016).
His later works include the acclaimed horror film The Black Phone (2021) and its sequel. Known for intelligent scripts and atmospheric direction, he frequently explores moral and existential questions through genre filmmaking while maintaining creative independence.
Social Media
- Instagram: @scottderrickson
Personal Life
Scott Derrickson, 59, married filmmaker Maggie Levin in 2022. He was previously married to Joyce Ericsson from 1993 until their divorce in 2019. He has two children, Atticus Derrickson and Dashiell Derrickson, from his first marriage.
He maintains a relatively private family life and has openly discussed his Christian faith, recovery from fundamentalism, and personal challenges, including divorce and sobriety. His height is 183 cm.
Net Worth
Scott Derrickson’s net worth is estimated at $10 million USD. He earns income primarily from directing and producing major studio films. Additional revenue comes from screenwriting, producer fees, and backend participation on successful projects like Doctor Strange and horror hits.
Filmography
- Hellraiser: Inferno (2000)
- The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005)
- The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)
- Sinister (2012)
- Deliver Us from Evil (2014)
- Doctor Strange (2016)
- The Black Phone (2021)
- The Black Phone 2 (2025)
- The Gorge (2025)