Ian Holm Cartbert is an Oscar-nominated British actor for his role in Chariots of Fire, BAFTA and Tony. For his contribution to the development of the drama, Queen Elizabeth II gave the actor the title of nobleman and knighted him. The most famous works of the Hill in the cinema were the paintings: "The Fifth Element", "Alien" and the trilogy "The Lord of the Rings".
For the first time on the screen, Holm appeared in 1958 and since then he has more than a hundred paintings on his account. He also dubs documentaries, advertisements and cartoons. Today the actor is already 87 years old, but he still continues his creative career. And although Ian was rarely seen in the main roles, his work was highly appreciated by viewers and film critics.
The beginning of the biography
Ian was born in England in the fall of 1931. He graduated from a private school in the city of Goodmaze and after that he entered the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Three years later, Ian was drafted into the army, and after returning home, he began his theatrical career.
He got his first small role in the theater in the production of Othello, where he played a spearman. The actor's talent was immediately noticed and he was invited to various theaters in England. A few years later, he made his debut in the television series "War of the Roses" and began to appear more and more on the screens in cameo roles, continuing to perform on the stage. He soon made his debut on Broadway, and then began a career in Hollywood.
Cinema
Over the years, Ian has appeared in many films and television series, but again in cameo roles. Among his works are roles in the films: "Napoleon and Love", "The Man in the Iron Mask", "Jesus of Nazareth", "Legionnaires".
Success came after the film "Alien" directed by Ridley Scott, where the actor got the role of the android Ash. Working in the film brought Ian not only success with the audience, but also an acquaintance with famous actors: Sigourney Weaver and Tom Skerrit. After a successful rental, offers fell on the actor, but he was again offered far from the main roles. Ian himself said that it is not the main thing for him to get some kind of central role, but it is important to have the opportunity to participate in interesting projects and try himself in new images and genres.
Ian has embodied on the screen a huge number of different images, including roles in the films: "All Quiet on the Western Front", "Bandits in Time", "The Legend of Tarzan", "Brazil", "Murder by the Book", "Fairytale Child", "Uncle Ivan". For his portrayal of Sam Massabini in Chariots of Fire, the actor was nominated for an Academy Award. His career developed more and more rapidly every year. In the 90s, Ian gets a small, but very memorable role of Vito Cornelius in the film "The Fifth Element", where he starred with M. Jovovich and B. Willis. This will be followed by pictures: "Alice Through the Looking Glass", "King Lear", "Handsome Joe", "The Lord of the Rings", "The Hobbit".
Already today we can talk about the huge legacy of the actor, and his contribution to the development of cinema and theater is invaluable. Many films with his participation have become truly the "Golden Fund" of cinema. The actor continues his creative career and, in addition to filming, is engaged in dubbing cartoons, including Renaissance, Miracle Worker, Animal Farm, Ratatouille. He also starred in commercials and documentaries.
Personal life
Ian tries not to advertise his family life, but some details of his biography still became the property of the press. The actor has married four times and has five children in total. The last - the fourth - wife was Sophie de Stempel, known for being the model of the famous artist Lucien Freud.
Almost all the children of the Hill have already found themselves in life. The eldest daughter Jessica is the organizer and owner of one of the most famous dog shows. The second daughter, Sarah-Jane, successfully made her film debut and continues to work in cinema. At first, Barnaby's son also tried to start a film career, but did not achieve much success and became the owner of one of the most prestigious clubs in Hollywood. Harry's other son is a director and music video director, and his youngest daughter Melissa is a casting agent.
