Personal Info
Known For:
Production
Birthday:
December 25, 1936
Place of Birth:
Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India
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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
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Merchant Ivory | Self (archive footage) |
| 2005 | A Tribute To Ismail Merchant | Self (archive footage) |
| 2003 | The Song of the Little Road | Self |
| 2001 | Love & Loyalty: The Making of 'The Remains of the Day' | Self |
| 2001 | Blind Loyalty, Hollow Honor: England's Fatal Flaw | Self |
| 2001 | The Remains of the Day: The Filmmaker's Journey | Self |
| 1995 | Jefferson in Paris | Royal Indian Man |
| 1989 | Slaves of New York | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| 1984 | The Wandering Company | Self |
| 1983 | Heat and Dust | Indish Guy (uncredited) |
| 1970 | Bombay Talkie | Fate Machine Producer |
| 1965 | Shakespeare-Wallah | Theater Owner (uncredited) |
| 1963 | The Householder | Extra |
| James Ivory Remembers Ismail Merchant | Himself (archive footage) |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
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