Oscar-Winning Producer Jeremy Thomas Dies at Age 77

PUBLISHED Sep 12, 2026, 7:06 PM ET

Renowned British film producer Jeremy Thomas, celebrated for championing independent and critically acclaimed cinema across a five-decade career, has died at his home in Oxfordshire at age 77. Thomas gained international acclaim as the lead producer of Bernardo Bertolucci’s 1987 epic The Last Emperor, which swept the Academy Awards by securing nine Oscars, including Best Picture. Throughout his extensive career, he collaborated with prominent global auteurs including David Cronenberg, Terry Gilliam, Nicolas Roeg, and Nagisa Oshima, producing cinematic milestones such as The Sheltering Sky, Crash, Sexy Beast, and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. His representatives announced his passing, prompting widespread public tributes from global film organizations, filmmakers, and actors who praised his lifelong dedication to bold, individualistic storytelling. Industry members highlighted his vital role in shaping modern international art-house film production, securing his legacy as a fearless producer who consistently backed subversive and boundary-pushing cinematic projects worldwide.

By Ayesha A. | JQJO News

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 24
Right Leaning:: 5
Left Leaning:: 2
Neutral:: 17

Explain Framing

Left: Highlighted his countercultural auteur collaborations and fearless independent production ethos. Center: Emphasized his Academy Award victories and major career production credits. Right: Emphasized his status as a titan of British independent culture and legacy.