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.

Known For

Merchant Ivory

Self (Archive Footage)

A Cooler Climate

Self - Film Producer (archive footage)

Jefferson in Paris

Royal Indian Man

Heat and Dust

Indish Guy (uncredited)

The Remains of the Day: The Filmmaker's Journey

Self

James Ivory Remembers Ismail Merchant

Himself (archive footage)

Slaves of New York

Party Guest (uncredited)

A Tribute To Ismail Merchant

Self (archive footage)