Thomas Napper

Born: 26th of June 1970 (55 years old)

Biography:
JAWBONE marks the narrative feature debut for Thomas as a director, after working as 2nd Unit director with Joe Wright for the last 12 years. JAWBONE is a visceral and hard-hitting character portrait of Jimmy McCabe, a former junior ABA boxing champion who is running out of options. JAWBONE was written by and stars Johnny Harris. Ray Winstone, Michael Smiley and Ian McShane complete the cast. The film was produced by Mike Elliot at Emu Films (The Goob & Catch me Daddy) Nichola Martin at BBC Films and Richard Holmes/Celine Hadad at Creative England.

Thomas directed the award winning feature documentary LOST ANGELS: SKID ROW IS MY HOME produced by Agi Orsi (Dogtown & Z Boys) and funded by Paramount/Participant. The film documented the lives of eight men & women who live on the darkest and most dangerous streets of Los Angeles. A powerful and uplifting story of redemption.

Thomas Napper's Filmography

Charles II: The Power and The Passion

Charles II: The Power and The Passion

  •   TV Show
  • 2003
Sir Peter Lely
Widow Clicquot

Widow Clicquot

  •   Movie
  • 2024
Director
The Wheel of Time

The Wheel of Time

  •   TV Show
  • 2021
Director
Aladdin

Aladdin

  •   Movie
  • 2019
Second Unit Director
Baptiste

Baptiste

  •   TV Show
  • 2019
Director
Mary Poppins Returns

Mary Poppins Returns

  •   Movie
  • 2018
Second Unit Director
Darkest Hour

Darkest Hour

  •   Movie
  • 2017
Second Unit Director
Jawbone

Jawbone

  •   Movie
  • 2017
Director
Into the Woods

Into the Woods

  •   Movie
  • 2014
Second Unit Director
Lost Angels: Skid Row Is My Home

Lost Angels: Skid Row Is My Home

  •   Movie
  • 2012
Director
Pride & Prejudice

Pride & Prejudice

  •   Movie
  • 2005
Second Unit Director