Adam Somner (1966/1967 – November 27, 2024) was a British-born American assistant director and film producer, known for working with Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, Alejandro González Iñárritu, Paul Thomas Anderson, and Ridley Scott. He produced Anderson's Licorice Pizza (2021), which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture, a Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, and a BAFTA Award for Best Film.
Adam Somner | |
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| Born | 1966/1967 London, England |
| Died | (aged 57) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Assistant director, film producer |
| Notable work | Licorice Pizza |
Born in London,[1] Somner died from anaplastic thyroid cancer in Studio City, Los Angeles, California, on November 27, 2024, at the age of 57.[2][3][4][5]
References
edit- ^ Rochlin, Margy (2019). "The Art of the Possible". Directors Guild of America. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ "Adam Somner, Assistant Director and Producer for Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese and Paul Thomas Anderson, Dies at 57". Variety. November 29, 2024. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
- ^ "Adam Somner, Oscar-Nominated Assistant Director and Producer, Dies at 57". The Hollywood Reporter. November 29, 2024. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
- ^ "Adam Somner Dies: Oscar-Nominated Producer, Longtime First AD For Steven Spielberg, Paul Thomas Anderson & Ridley Scott Was 57". Deadline. November 29, 2024. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
- ^ "Adam Somner, Oscar-nominated producer, passes away at 57". The Statesman. December 1, 2024. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
External links
edit- Adam Somner at IMDb
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