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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)'.
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)'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of Jefferson in Paris
Jefferson in Paris
Ismail Merchant was
58 in Jefferson in Paris
as 'Royal Indian Man'.
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)'.
Sat, Mar 18 1989
Poster of The Wandering Company
The Wandering Company
Ismail Merchant was
47 in The Wandering Company
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of Heat and Dust
Heat and Dust
Ismail Merchant was
46 in Heat and Dust
as 'Indish Guy (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of Bombay Talkie
Bombay Talkie
Ismail Merchant was
33 in Bombay Talkie
as 'Fate Machine Producer'.
Wed, Nov 18 1970
Poster of Shakespeare-Wallah
Shakespeare-Wallah
Ismail Merchant was
28 in Shakespeare-Wallah
as 'Theater Owner (uncredited)'.
Wed, Dec 01 1965
Poster of The Householder
The Householder
Ismail Merchant was
26 in The Householder
as 'Extra'.
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)'.
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