Ismail Merchant
Biography
Ismail Merchant (born Ismail Noor Muhammad Abdul Rahman; 25 December 1936 – 25 May 2005) was an Indian-born film producer and director. He worked for many years in collaboration with Merchant Ivory Productions which included director (and Merchant's longtime professional and domestic partner) James Ivory as well as screenwriter Ruth Prawer Jhabvala. Their films won six Academy Awards.
Known For
Extra
The Householder
Self (archive footage)
Merchant Ivory
Himself (archive footage)
James Ivory Remembers Ismail Merchant
Royal Indian Man
Jefferson in Paris
Self (archive footage)
A Tribute To Ismail Merchant
Indish Guy (uncredited)
Heat and Dust
Self
The Wandering Company
Self
Love & Loyalty: The Making of 'The Remains of the Day'
Self
The Song of the Little Road
Theater Owner (uncredited)
Shakespeare-Wallah
Fate Machine Producer
Bombay Talkie
Self
Blind Loyalty, Hollow Honor: England's Fatal Flaw
Self
The Remains of the Day: The Filmmaker's Journey
Party Guest (uncredited)
Slaves of New York
Himself (Arhive Footage)
A Cooler Climate
Self - Memorial Tribute (archive footage)
The 78th Annual Academy Awards
Personal Info
Known For
Production
Known Credits
16
Gender
Male
Birthday
1936-12-25
Place of Birth
Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India
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