Ismail Merchant
Production
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.
Born: December 25, 1936
Place of Birth: Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India
Known For
Filmography
2022
A Cooler Climate
as Himself (Arhive Footage)
2005
A Tribute To Ismail Merchant
as Self (archive footage)
2003
The Song of the Little Road
as Self
1995
Jefferson in Paris
as Royal Indian Man
1989
Slaves of New York
as Party Guest (uncredited)
1984
The Wandering Company
as Self
1983
Heat and Dust
as Indish Guy (uncredited)
1970
Bombay Talkie
as Fate Machine Producer
1965
Shakespeare-Wallah
as Theater Owner (uncredited)
1963
The Householder
as Extra
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James Ivory Remembers Ismail Merchant
as Himself (archive footage)