Overview
- His longtime producing partners Eric Kopeloff and Philip Schulz-Deyle confirmed that Borman died of apparent natural causes on Wednesday, July 1, while on the set of a film in Germany.
- The partners released a statement praising Borman as a leading independent producer and noting his generosity, integrity, and four-decade career of more than 25 feature films.
- Borman frequently collaborated with Oliver Stone and produced a wide range of titles including Under the Volcano, The Quiet American, Terminator 3, Terminator Salvation, Alexander, World Trade Center, and The Wedding Planner.
- At the time of his death he had just overseen the start of production on a John Lee Hancock feature for Netflix, which his partners say they will carry forward in his spirit.
- Industry figures credit Borman with building finance and creative links between Europe and Hollywood through Pacifica Pictures and other ventures, and his passing leaves filmmakers and crews who worked with him planning how to complete current projects.