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Fede Álvarez on Using an Actor's Likeness for Alien: Romulus
The late actor Ian Holm was attached to some of the most influential films of our time, with decades of work that included titles like The Lord of the Rings, The Fifth Element, and, of course, Alien Although Holm was only involved in the first Alien film, his character certainly stood out with audiences, becoming[...]
Lord of the Rings: Sean Astin Recalls Fan Encounter on Troll Plot Hole
That was a 13-hour series that covered all 3 books featured Ian Holm as Frodo and a cast of well-known British actors like Michael Horden and Bill Nighy Holm would go on to play Bilbo Baggins in Peter Jackson's movie version The 1981 BBC Radio version is still considered by many fans as the definitive[...]
Read Peter Jackson's Heartfelt Goodbye To Ian Holm
Peter Jackson directed Ian Holm as Bilbo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films Even in limited screen time, it is immeasurable what he added to them Sadly, Holm passed away on Friday, leaving a legacy in acting that will stand the test of time From Alien, Chariots of Fire, The[...]
Lord of the Rings, Fifth Element Actor Ian Holm Passes Away, Age 88
Famed British stage and screen actor Ian Holm has passed away at the age of 88, from Parkinson's related illness In a statement released to The Guardian on Friday, the actor's agent said: "It is with great sadness that the actor Sir Ian Holm CBE passed away this morning at the age of 88 He[...]