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Ismail Merchant

Bio: 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
Born: Fri, Dec 25 1936
Birthplace: Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India

Death: Wed, May 25 2005
Ismail Merchant is 68 years old
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Poster of Merchant Ivory
Merchant Ivory
Ismail Merchant would have been no older than 68 in Merchant Ivory as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 2024
Poster of A Tribute To Ismail Merchant
A Tribute To Ismail Merchant
Ismail Merchant would have been no older than 68 in A Tribute To Ismail Merchant as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 30 2005
Poster of The Song of the Little Road
The Song of the Little Road
Ismail Merchant was 66 in The Song of the Little Road as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 30 2003
Poster of Love & Loyalty: The Making of 'The Remains of the Day'
Love & Loyalty: The Making of 'The Remains of the Day'
Ismail Merchant was 64 in Love & Loyalty: The Making of 'The Remains of the Day' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 22 2001
Poster of Blind Loyalty, Hollow Honor: England's Fatal Flaw
Blind Loyalty, Hollow Honor: England's Fatal Flaw
Ismail Merchant was 64 in Blind Loyalty, Hollow Honor: England's Fatal Flaw as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of The Remains of the Day: The Filmmaker's Journey
The Remains of the Day: The Filmmaker's Journey
Ismail Merchant was 64 in The Remains of the Day: The Filmmaker's Journey as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of Jefferson in Paris
Jefferson in Paris
Ismail Merchant was 58 in Jefferson in Paris as 'Royal Indian Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 31 1995
Poster of Slaves of New York
Slaves of New York
Ismail Merchant was 52 in Slaves of New York as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 18 1989
Poster of The Wandering Company
The Wandering Company
Ismail Merchant was 47 in The Wandering Company as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of Heat and Dust
Heat and Dust
Ismail Merchant was 46 in Heat and Dust as 'Indish Guy (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of Bombay Talkie
Bombay Talkie
Ismail Merchant was 33 in Bombay Talkie as 'Fate Machine Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 18 1970
Poster of Shakespeare-Wallah
Shakespeare-Wallah
Ismail Merchant was 28 in Shakespeare-Wallah as 'Theater Owner (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1965
Poster of The Householder
The Householder
Ismail Merchant was 26 in The Householder as 'Extra'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 20 1963
Poster of James Ivory Remembers Ismail Merchant
James Ivory Remembers Ismail Merchant
Ismail Merchant will be 68+ in James Ivory Remembers Ismail Merchant as 'Himself (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

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