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Ian Holm

Notable person — linked from film credits.

Knowledge panel

Occupation

Actor

Born

September 12, 1931

Zodiac

Virgo

32,424

days lived

88

age at death

$10 million

net worth

#1,773 of 2,697

Born
September 12, 1931
Died
June 19, 2020 (aged 88)
Zodiac
♍︎Virgo·goat 🐐
Updated May 2026

About

Notable person — linked from film credits.

Before Fame

{"summary": "Ian Holm was born on September 12, 1931. Before his acting career took off, details of his early life are not widely known. He would later become famous as a successful actor."}

Trivia

  • •Ian Holm was a Shakespearean actor before transitioning to film, and considered his stage work with the Royal Shakespeare Company some of his most important.
  • •He suffered from stage fright after a performance of 'The Iceman Cometh' in 1976, which significantly impacted his stage career for many years.
  • •Holm won a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance as Sam Mussabini in 'Chariots of Fire'.
  • •He played Bilbo Baggins in both the BBC radio adaptation of 'The Lord of the Rings' in 1981 and later in Peter Jackson's film trilogy.
  • •Ian Holm was knighted in 1998 for his services to drama.

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Sun Sign

Virgo♍︎

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Moon Sign

Virgo♍︎

Dominant Element

Earth

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Planetary positions calculated for September 12, 1931

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2020
Day 32,423
Age 88

Died

Confidence
96%
Jun 19, 2020

Ian Holm died in London from Parkinson's-related illness.

2004
Day 26,409
Age 72

The Return of the King

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2004

Played Bilbo Baggins in "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King".

2001
Day 25,314
Age 69

The Lord of the Rings

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2001

Played Bilbo Baggins in "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring".

1998
Day 24,381
Age 66

Knighted

Confidence
96%
Jun 13, 1998

Ian Holm was knighted for his services to drama.

Day 24,218
Age 66

Nominated for Academy Award

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1998

Ian Holm was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "The Sweet Hereafter".

1981
Day 18,009
Age 49

BAFTA Award for Chariots of Fire

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1981

Ian Holm won a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in "Chariots of Fire".

1967
Day 12,895
Age 35

Won Evening Standard Award

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1967

Ian Holm won the Evening Standard Award for Best Actor for his role in "The Homecoming".

1965
Day 12,165
Age 33

Joined the Royal Shakespeare Company

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1965

Ian Holm became a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company, achieving prominence in roles like Henry V and Richard III.

1931
Day 0
Age 0

Born

Confidence
96%
Sep 12, 1931

Ian Holm Cuthbert was born in Goodmayes, Essex, England.