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Director
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English
Partner
Ismail Merchant
Education
University of Oregon College of Design, University of Oregon, USC School of Cinematic Arts, University of Southern California
Zodiac Sign
♊ Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Name Origin
English < Latin < Ancient Greek < Hebrew (יַעֲקֹב)
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James Ivory is known for directing.
Born in Berkeley, California, USA (age 97).
6 awards including Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay.
James Ivory has 26 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (26)
Call Me by Your Name
Writer, Producer
Arcadia Lost
Producer
The City of Your Final Destination
Director
The White Countess
Director
The Golden Bowl
Director
A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries
Director, Writer
Surviving Picasso
Director
Lumière and Company
Director
Jefferson in Paris
Director
Mr. and Mrs. Bridge
Director
AWARDS (7)
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Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
2018
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European Film Award – People's Choice Award for Best European Film
2018
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Academy Awards
Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
2018
WON
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Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
1996
WON
Biography
James Francis Ivory (born June 7, 1928) is an American film director, best known for the results of his long collaboration with Merchant Ivory Productions, which included both Indian-born film producer Ismail Merchant, and screenwriter Ruth Prawer Jhabvala. Their films won six Academy Awards.
Ivory has been nominated three times for the Best Director Oscar, and won his first Academy Award at the age of 89 in 2018, Best Adapted Screenplay for Call Me by Your Name.
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How old is James Ivory?
James Ivory is 97 years old, born on .
Where was James Ivory born?
James Ivory was born in Berkeley, California, USA.
What movies or shows has James Ivory been in?
James Ivory has 26 credits in our database. Notable titles include Call Me by Your Name (2017), Arcadia Lost (2010), The City of Your Final Destination (2009), The White Countess (2005), The Golden Bowl (2000).
What is James Ivory known for?
James Ivory is primarily known as a director. James Francis Ivory (born June 7, 1928) is an American film director, best known for the results of his long collaboration with Merchant Ivory…
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You can find more about James Ivory on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
