Ian Holm

Ian Holm in Dreamchild

Ian Holm (b. 1931) is an acclaimed British actor who perfotrmed in several Creature Shop-effects films, starring as the Rev. Charles Dodgson (aka Lewis Carroll) in Dreamchild, appeared as the water bailiff in Loch Ness, and voiced Squealer the pig in Animal Farm.

Holm's other film roles include Sam Mussabini in Chariots of Fire (earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor), Napoleon in Time Bandits, Kurtzmann in Brazil, stern physician Dr. Willis in The Madness of King George, Bilbo Baggins in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings films, and roles in several Shakespearean adaptations.