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Oscars Snub: Friend Remembers Actor James Ransone
18 Mar
Summary
- Filmmaker Scott Derrickson mourns actor James Ransone's Oscar omission.
- Ransone died by suicide at age 46 in December.
- The actor was honored on the Academy's In Memoriam website.
Filmmaker Scott Derrickson publicly honored his friend, actor James Ransone, after Ransone was excluded from the 2026 Oscars' In Memoriam segment. Derrickson, who cast Ransone in five of his films, stated that while the Oscars ignored Ransone, he could not. Ransone appeared in films such as "Sinister," "Sinister 2," and "The Black Phone."
Ransone, known for his role in "The Wire," died by suicide in December at the age of 46. Derrickson described Ransone as a complex, funny, and talented person who expressed regret for any hurt caused by his online statements. The director urged for respectful remembrance.
Although Ransone was not part of the televised In Memoriam tribute, he was listed on the Academy's In Memoriam website. Ransone is survived by his wife, Jamie McPhee, and their two children.
