Quote of the day
Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read.
Ismail Merchant
Born: December 25, 1936
Died: May 25, 2005 (aged 68)
Bio: Ismail Merchant was an Indian-born film producer and director. He worked for many years in collaboration with Merchant Ivory Productions which included director James Ivory as well as screenwriter Ruth Prawer Jhabvala.
Known for:
- Howards End (1992)
- A Room with a View (1985)
- The Remains of the Day (1993)
- Shakespeare Wallah (1965)
- The White Countess (2005)