Oscar-Winning British Producer Jeremy Thomas Dies at 77
The producer behind The Last Emperor and more than 80 films was honored for championing international auteurs and British directors.
- Jeremy Thomas, the celebrated British independent film producer, died peacefully at his Oxfordshire home on Friday, September 11, at age 77.
- Throughout his five-decade career, Thomas founded the Recorded Picture Company and HanWay Films, bringing more than 80 features to life while championing international auteur filmmakers.
- Thomas won a best picture Oscar for Bernardo Bertolucci's 1987 epic The Last Emperor, which received nine Academy Awards and became a commercial success.
- News of his death broke on the final day of the 83rd Venice Film Festival, where his recent production Bucking Fastard competed in the main competition.
- Born into a filmmaking family in 1949, Thomas dedicated his life to global cinema, collaborating with visionary directors like Jerzy Skolimowski and David Cronenberg across decades.
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From nine Oscars with Bertolucci, to Oshima, Roeg or Cronenberg, his filmography seems to be made of classics, but without him the independent cinema of those years would have come to terms with the fashions and claims of the lenders, or even would never have existed.
Oscar-winning ‘The Last Emperor’ film producer Jeremy Thomas passes away at 77
The film industry mourns the loss of veteran producer Jeremy Thomas, who has passed away in his home. Renowned for his extraordinary work on timeless films such as The Last Emperor, Thomas's dedication spanned over fifty years and earned him nine Academy Awards. His mark on cinema was profound, leaving behind a legacy that inspired many. Colleagues and collaborators now share heartfelt tributes in remembrance of this industry gem.
Popular film producer Jeremy Thomas has died, international media reports. The Oscar winner was 77 years old.
'The Last Emperor' producer Jeremy Thomas dies in Oxfordshire home
'The Last Emperor' producer Jeremy Thomas dies in Oxfordshire homeJeremy Thomas, the Oscar-winning British film producer behind movies like The Last Emperor and Sexy Beast, died on Friday. His publicist confirmed he "passed away peacefully" at his home in Oxfordshire, surrounded by family and...
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