About John Brabourne

John Brabourne was one of Britain’s most prolific producers with an illustrious career spanning four decades and twenty seven films. John produced some of the greats of British cinema, including “A Passage to India”, “Murder on the Orient Express” and “Romeo and Juliet”. His films secured five Oscars and twenty one nominations. John was also Chairman of Thames Television and a director of Euston Films and Thorn EMI.

Throughout his career John Brabourne consistently championed the need to support young talent entering into the film and television industry, a cause he furthered in his time as a Trustee of the Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund from 1985 to1988.

The CTBF is proud to continue the charitable work of John Brabourne and build upon his reputation in helping new talent open the door to careers in film and television.