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Oscar-Winning Producer Jeremy Thomas Dies at 77
12 Sep
Summary
- Acclaimed producer of 'The Last Emperor' and 'Sexy Beast' has died.
- He was known for strong creative relationships with visionary directors.
- Thomas won nine Oscars for Bernardo Bertolucci's 'The Last Emperor'.
Renowned British film producer Jeremy Thomas, celebrated for his work on acclaimed films including 'Sexy Beast,' 'High-Rise,' and the multi-Oscar-winning 'The Last Emperor,' has passed away at the age of 77. He died peacefully on Friday at his country home in Oxfordshire, surrounded by his family.
Thomas, who began producing feature films in the early 1970s, cultivated strong creative relationships with esteemed auteurs. His collaboration with Bernardo Bertolucci on 'The Last Emperor' resulted in a remarkable nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture. This early triumph solidified his status as a major figure in British filmmaking.
Born into a filmmaking family, Thomas's career spanned decades. He produced notable works with directors such as David Cronenberg and Nicolas Roeg, tackling challenging and often controversial projects like Cronenberg's 'Crash.' His later career included hits like Jim Jarmusch's 'Only Lovers Left Alive' and Ben Wheatley's 'High-Rise.'
Beyond producing, Thomas also directed the 1999 film 'All the Little Animals' and was the subject of a 2019 documentary. His final film, 'Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo,' is slated for premiere at the Toronto film festival.
