Ismail Merchant

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Profile Bio: Who is 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.

When is Ismail Merchant birthday?
Ismail Merchant was born on December 25, 1936.
How old is Ismail Merchant?
Ismail Merchant is currently 88 years old.

What Zodiac sign is Ismail Merchant?
Ismail Merchant zodiac sign is Capricorn.
Where is Ismail Merchant from?
Ismail Merchant was born in Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India.
What is Ismail Merchant nationality?
Ismail Merchant is originally from British India.

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In addition to their 40-year-long professional partnership, Ismail Merchant and James Ivory were also longtime romantic partners. On location, producer Ismail Merchant was renowned for his cooking and feeding of cast & crew, a practice often necessary in Merchant/Ivory's earlier low-budget days. Merchant and Ivory formed Merchant Ivory Productions in May 1961. Their first picture was The Householder (1963) in 1963.