Jeremy Thomas, British producer of The Last Emperor and Sexy Beast, dies aged 77
Jeremy Thomas was the acclaimed producer behind a string of commercial and critical hits. Photograph: Anoush AbrarView image in fullscreenJeremy Thomas was the acclaimed producer behind a string of commercial and critical hits. He went on to become a major figure in the British film-making establishment, including a spell as chair of the British Film Institute and winning a Bafta for outstanding British contribution to cinema.Thomas was held in universally high esteem by the rest of the film industry.
- ▪Jeremy Thomas was the acclaimed producer behind a string of commercial and critical hits.
- ▪Photograph: Anoush AbrarView image in fullscreenJeremy Thomas was the acclaimed producer behind a string of commercial and critical hits.
- ▪He went on to become a major figure in the British film-making establishment, including a spell as chair of the British Film Institute and winning a Bafta for outstanding British contribution to cinema.Thomas was held in universally high es
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Jeremy Thomas was the acclaimed producer behind a string of commercial and critical hits. Photograph: Anoush AbrarView image in fullscreenJeremy Thomas was the acclaimed producer behind a string of commercial and critical hits. Photograph: Anoush AbrarFilm industryJeremy Thomas, British producer of The Last Emperor and Sexy Beast, dies aged 77An outstanding figure in the UK film industry, Thomas was noted for collaborations with directors including Bernardo Bertolucci and David CronenbergAndrew PulverSat 12 Sep 2026 10.01 EDTLast modified on Sat 12 Sep 2026 12.47 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleJeremy Thomas, the distinguished British producer of films including Sexy Beast, High-Rise and the multi-Oscar-winning The Last Emperor, has died aged 77.A representative for Thomas said he…
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