Jamie Christopher
Jamie Christopher | |
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| Born | 22 December 1971 London, England |
| Died | (aged 52) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupations | Assistant director Film producer |
| Years active | 1989–2023 |
| Notable work | Harry Potter Resident Evil: Retribution Thor: The Dark World Guardians of the Galaxy Avengers: Age of Ultron Star Wars: The Last Jedi |
Jamie Christopher (22 December 1971 – 29 August 2023) was a British assistant director and film producer. He worked on numerous films including the Harry Potter series, Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers: Age of Ultron, and Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
Early life
[edit]Christopher's parents, Malcolm J. Christopher and Penny Christopher both worked in the film industry.[1]
Career
[edit]Christopher's first credited role was as a third assistant director on Alien 3.[1]
Christopher worked in the first assistant director role, or the same role for a second unit for all eight Harry Potter movies, which made him the primary assistant director for the franchise.[1]
He often worked with James Gunn, Rian Johnson, and Kevin Feige.[2]
Death
[edit]Christopher died in Los Angeles of heart complications on 29 August 2023, at the age of 52.[1][2][3]
The Fantastic Four: First Steps is dedicated to his memory, along with Matt Shakman’s mother Inez.
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 Kit, Borys (30 August 2023). "Jamie Christopher, Top-Notch Assistant Director for Marvel, Harry Potter Movies, Dies at 52". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 31 August 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- 1 2 Scorziello, Sophia (30 August 2023). "Jamie Christopher, Assistant Director for Marvel, Rian Johnson, Harry Potter Films, Dies at 52". Variety. Archived from the original on 31 August 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ↑ Haring, Bruce (30 August 2023). "Jamie Christopher Dies: Marvel Studios And 'Harry Potter' Assistant Producer/Director Was 52". Deadline. Archived from the original on 31 August 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
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