Tom Rothman is the Chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment's Motion Picture Group. He oversees the entire motion picture business worldwide, including Columbia Pictures, TriStar Pictures, Screen Gems, Sony Pictures Animation, Sony Pictures Imageworks, Sony Pictures International Productions, AFFIRM Films, and Sony Pictures Classics. The company operates in over 40 countries globally.
Rothman joined Sony Pictures in 2013 as Chairman of TriStar Pictures before being promoted to Chairman of Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group in February 2015. Under his leadership, the motion picture group has experienced several of its most profitable years, with notable successes including Spider-Man: Far From Home, Jumanji: The Next Level, and Bad Boys for Life.
During his tenure, Rothman has led a full turnaround of the motion picture business, returning it to strong profitability. He has also brought in top directors and producers, including Greta Gerwig, Quentin Tarantino, Edgar Wright, and Ang Lee.
Prior to Sony Pictures, Rothman served as Chairman and CEO of Fox Filmed Entertainment from 2000 to 2012. He oversaw one of the world's largest producers and distributors of motion picture and television product, including Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp., Fox Searchlight, and Twentieth Century Fox Television.
Rothman has been involved in the film industry for over three decades, starting his career as an English teacher and soccer and lacrosse coach. He has also worked as a lawyer, representing major industry figures in all arts-related fields.
Rothman serves on the Board of Directors of Booking Holdings Inc., the world's largest online travel agency. He has received numerous awards and distinctions, including lifetime achievement recognitions from the Producers Guild of America, the IFP East, and the Academy of Science Fiction Films.
Rothman is married to actress and singer-songwriter Jessica Harper and has two daughters. He is a sports enthusiast and enjoys skiing, tennis, golf, and basketball.
