Ian Holm

Sir Ian Holm CBE was one of Britain's most distinguished actors, known for playing Bilbo Baggins in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy, the android Ash in Alien, and for his Olivier Award-winning and BAFTA-winning performances across a legendary career. Born in Goodmayes, Essex, he trained at RADA and was a core member of the RSC. His film credits include Chariots of Fire, The Fifth Element, The Sweet Hereafter, and Ratatouille. Sir Ian passed away in 2020. His audiobook narrations carry the authority and warmth of one of Britain's greatest ever actors — a voice of rare distinction and emotional power.