Holm Ian Vedic birth chart profile
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Holm Ian

September 12, 1931 · Ilford, England
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Moon Sign
Leo
Sun Sign
Leo
Ascendant
Cancer
Nakshatra
Purva Phalguni
Birth Star
Current Dasha · Mercury / Jupiter / Moon · Apr 2026 – Jun 2026
ActorEntertainmentDivorceeMultiple MarriagesFour TimesLife Path 8Destiny Number 8Soul Number 9
Biography

Who is Holm Ian?

British actor with the Royal Shakespeare Company, he made a name for himself in movies and television as well. He received the 1967 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor for his performance as Lenny in The Homecoming and the 1998 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor for his performance in the title role of King Lear. He won the 1981 BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his role as athletics trainer Sam Mussabini in Chariots of Fire, for which he was also nominated for an Academy Award. His other well-known film roles include Ash in Alien, Father Vito Cornelius in The Fifth Element, Chef Skinner in Ratatouille, and Bilbo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film series. On stage he appeared with some of Britains other illustrious stars, including Kenneth Branagh. He played Napoleon Bonaparte three times: first, in the 1972 television series Napoleon and Love; next, in a cameo comic rendition, in Terry Gilliams Time Bandits (1981); third, in 2001 he played the fallen and exiled leader in the fanciful film The Emperors New Clothes. Holm was married four times and had five children. In 1991 he married his third wife, Penelope Wilton, with whom he performed in the movie The Borrowers (1993). They divorced in 2001. Holm was awarded a CBE in 1989 (Commander of the British Empire). In 1998 he was knighted. He was treated for prostate cancer in 2001. He died in hospital in the morning of 19 June 2020 at the age of 88. He had been battling Parkinsons disease for a number of years. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Update at: Mar 8, 2026

Ian Holm Public Profile

Born: 12 September 1931, Ilford, Essex, England (now part of Greater London).

News

Ian Holm died on 19 June 2020 at the age of 88. Coverage by BBC News, The Guardian and other outlets highlighted his long career across theatre, film and television, noting his versatility and the broad respect he earned from colleagues and fans alike. Tributes poured in from actors and creatives who cited his skill, intelligence and warmth on screen and stage.

Biography

Holm built a prolific career beginning in theatre before transitioning to film and television. He studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and became one of Britain''s most respected character actors, known for his ability to inhabit a wide range of roles with quiet precision.

Notable roles

  • Ash in Alien (1979) — the android whose unsettling revelation is a defining moment in science fiction cinema.
  • Sam Mussabini in Chariots of Fire (1981) — the determined athletics coach who mentors the film’s protagonists.
  • Bilbo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) — the seasoned hobbit who begins the quest that unfolds across the trilogy.

Awards and honors

Holm won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Chariots of Fire (1982). He received widespread recognition across theatre and screen, contributing to a legacy as one of the era’s most versatile performers.

Public profile and social media

There are no verified official social media accounts for Ian Holm. Public interest and discussions about his work predominantly appear on legacy interviews, archival clips, and fan-curated pages.

Selected filmography

  • Alien (1979) — Ash
  • Chariots of Fire (1981) — Sam Mussabini
  • The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) — Bilbo Baggins

Which Raj Yogas are in Holm Ian's birth chart?

2 FOUND

Holm Ian's chart shows 2 Raj Yogas, including Hamsa Yoga, Sreenatha Yoga.

Planetary Combinations

Which dasha is Holm Ian running now?

VIMSHOTTARI

Holm Ian is currently in the Mercury mahadasha, running from Apr 12, 2026 to Jun 20, 2026.

PREVIOUSMar 1, 2026 - Apr 12, 2026
Mercury / Jupiter / Sun
NOWApr 12, 2026 - Jun 20, 2026
Mercury / Jupiter / Moon
NEXTJun 20, 2026 - Aug 8, 2026
Mercury / Jupiter / Mars

What do Holm Ian's numerology numbers say?

Holm Ian's core numbers are Life Path 8, Destiny 8, Soul Urge 9, Personality 8, Kabbalah Number 9, Birth 3.

Life Path
8

Chaldean Life Path 8 is Saturnian—authority, ambition, and material mastery. It indicates leadership with discipline, ethics, and long-term planning.

Destiny
8

Chaldean Destiny 8 indicates executive expression and authority. It supports business, finance, leadership, and achievement through discipline.

Soul Urge
9

Chaldean Soul 9 desires purpose and compassion. It seeks to serve, forgive, and complete cycles with wisdom.

Personality
8

Chaldean Personality 8 appears strong, ambitious, and authoritative. Others often see business sense, leadership, and control.

Kabbalah Number
9

Kabbalah Number 9 reflects an inner spiritual code of compassion and completion. It supports service, forgiveness, and closing karmic cycles.

Birth
3

Unlock Birth Number 3 in Vedic astrology: explore personality traits, strengths, challenges, career potential, love compatibility, and life guidance via numerology.

Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1989
Career
Prize 1989 (CBE)
1991
Relationship
Marriage 1991 (Penelope Wilton, his third wife)
1998
Career
Prize 1998 (Knighted)
2001
Relationship
Divorce dates 2001 (from Wilton)
2020
Death
Death, Cause unspecified 19 June 2020 (Age 88)
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