Actor

Ian Holm: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films: 78
on screen: 1962–2024
box office: $621M
award win: 1
average score: 70

Born: September 12, 1931
Birthplace: Goodmayes, Essex, England
Full name: Ian Holm Cuthbert
Citizenship: British
Occupations: Actor
Years active: 1957–2014
Spouses: Lynn Mary Shaw, Sophie Baker, Penelope Wilton, Sophie de Stempel
Children: 5

Biggest hits

The Best Ian Holm Movies

The films of Ian Holm that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Alien: Romulus (2024) leads with $351M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

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Career at a glance

Ian Holm's Career in Numbers

Ian Holm's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Ian Holm works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Cherry Orchard (1962) to Alien: Romulus (2024), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.

Ian Holm Movies by Decade

1960s 8
1970s 15
1980s 18
1990s 20
2000s 12
2010s 1
2020s 1

The 1990s were Ian Holm's busiest decade, with 20 films.

Ian Holm Movies by Genre

Drama 23
Documentary 11
Adventure 7
Tv movie 6
Comedy 4
Family 3
Horror 2
Fantasy 2
Crime 2
Mystery 2

Drama is the genre Ian Holm has worked in most, with 23 films, ahead of documentary (11).

Ian Holm Career Milestones

First film: The Cherry Orchard 1962
Biggest box office hit: Alien: Romulus $351M worldwide
Best-rated film: Alien: Romulus Movie Echo Score 70
Newest film: Alien: Romulus 2024

78 credits

Ian Holm Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Ian Holm is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 70. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Ian Holm Movies as an Actor

Ian Holm in Documentaries & Specials

1 win · 4 nominations

Ian Holm: Awards & Nominations

1 win from 4 nominations across 2 award bodies, from 1982 to 1996. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards

BAFTA 1 win from 3 nominations
Oscars 1 nomination

49th British Academy Film Awards
- Ian Holm: Nominated Best Supporting Actor The Madness of King George
38th British Academy Film Awards
- Ian Holm: Nominated Best Supporting Actor Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes
The 54th Academy Awards
- Ian Holm: Nominated Best Supporting Actor Chariots of Fire
35th British Academy Film Awards
- Ian Holm: Win Best Supporting Actor Chariots of Fire

Biography

Who Is Ian Holm?

Ian Holm was born in Goodmayes, Essex, England in 1931. Credited on films since 1962, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Sir Ian Holm Cuthbert CBE (12 September 1931 – 19 June 2020) was an English actor applauded for his versatile performances. He graduated from the esteemed Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and started his glittering career on the British Stage as a distinguished member of the Royal Shakespeare Company. Soon-after, he was conquering both the silver screen and the small screen, earning numerous awards including two BAFTA Awards, a Tony Award and an Academy Award nomination for his performances.

Holm shone brightly in his role in the 1967 staging of The Homecoming leading to him winning a Tony Award. He swept the 1998 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor for his role in King Lear. His roles in television also saw him winning 2 Primetime Emmy Awards. Also, he found large success in the movie industry, notably as athletics trainer Sam Mussabini in Chariots of Fire (1981) and elderly Bilbo Baggins in Peter Jackson's - The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. Holm unquestionably took the stage, screen and audiences adoration with finesse, leaving a significant impact on the acting industry.

Works with

Who Ian Holm Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Ian Holm shares the most films with. David Warner comes first, with 9 films together, followed by John Gielgud (6).

FAQ

Ian Holm: Questions & Answers

How many movies Ian Holm has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Ian Holm been in?

Ian Holm is credited on 78 films, from 1962 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Ian Holm's highest-grossing movie?

Alien: Romulus (2024) is Ian Holm's biggest box office hit, with $351M worldwide, ahead of Alien (1979) ($109M). Across every film with box office figures, Ian Holm's movies have made $621M.

Ian Holm's biggest hits

What is the best Ian Holm movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Ian Holm's best-rated film is Alien: Romulus (2024) with a score of 70.

Best Ian Holm movies, ranked

Has Ian Holm won an Oscar?

Ian Holm has been nominated for an Oscar but has not won one yet. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Ian Holm has 1 win from 4 nominations.

What is Ian Holm's newest movie?

The most recent film on Ian Holm's filmography is Alien: Romulus (2024), in the role of Rook (facial and vocal reference).

Who does Ian Holm work with most often?

Ian Holm shares the most films with David Warner (9 films), John Gielgud (6 films) and Ralph Richardson (5 films).

The Best Ian Holm Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 78 credits.

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