Overview

• IMAX confirmed his death, with CEO Rich Gelfond praising his central role at the company and offering condolences to his wife, Patricia.
• He served as the company’s first chief quality officer for the past 15 years after decades shaping IMAX’s large‑format workflows.
• He oversaw post-production on more than 500 IMAX films across blockbusters and documentaries, collaborating with filmmakers including Christopher Nolan.
• Days before he died, he completed a review of the dailies for Nolan’s The Odyssey, reflecting his active involvement in ongoing work.
• He died on August 28 in New York after a battle with cancer, according to industry reports.