Ismail Merchant

Ismail Merchant

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

Cast Credits

Jefferson in Paris

as Royal Indian Man

Slaves of New York

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Heat and Dust

as Indish Guy (uncredited)

Bombay Talkie

as Fate Machine Producer

Shakespeare-Wallah

as Theater Owner (uncredited)

Crew Credits