Ismail Merchant
📍Born in Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India
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
The Householder
as Extra
James Ivory Remembers Ismail Merchant
as Himself (archive footage)
Jefferson in Paris
as Royal Indian Man
A Tribute To Ismail Merchant
as Self (archive footage)
Heat and Dust
as Indish Guy (uncredited)
The Wandering Company
as Self
Love & Loyalty: The Making of 'The Remains of the Day'
as Self
The Song of the Little Road
as Self
Shakespeare-Wallah
as Theater Owner (uncredited)
Bombay Talkie
as Fate Machine Producer
Blind Loyalty, Hollow Honor: England's Fatal Flaw
as Self
The Remains of the Day: The Filmmaker's Journey
as Self
Crew Work
📌 Quick Info
Born
December 25, 1936
Place of Birth
Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India
Department
Production
Popularity
0.6
📊 Career Stats
16
Acting Roles
50
Crew Roles
15
Movies
1
TV Shows