James Ivory (director)

James Ivory (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 Productions, which included both Indian-born film producer Ismail Merchant, and screenwriter Ruth Prawer Jhabvala. Their films won six Academy Awards.

Read more about James Ivory (director):  Background, Merchant Ivory Productions, Accolades

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