“Alien: Romulus” director Fede Álvarez said in an interview with Empire magazine that he understands why some viewers reacted negatively to the appearance of late actor Ian Holm in the film.

English actor Ian Holm, who is best known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Alien," has died at 88. Holm's rep Alex Irwin confirmed the news in a statement to USA TODAY Friday.

Ian Holm, a versatile British actor whose long career included roles in “Chariots of Fire” and “The Lord of the Rings” has died. He was 88.

Ian Holm Cuthbert was born Sept. 12, 1931, in Goodmayes, England, and grew up in Worthing. His father, a psychiatrist, was the superintendent of a psychiatric hospital, and his mother was a nurse.

Ian Holm, the classically trained Shakespearean actor best known to film audiences for his performances in films including the “Lord of the Rings” and “Hobbit” movies, “Chariots of Fire ...

British actor Ian Holm has died at the age of 88, according to a statement from his agent. Holm had a long and varied acting career that saw him cast as a slew of characters, including Bilbo ...

Ian Holm, right, with Sigourney Weaver and Yaphet Kotto in the original 1979 “Alien.” Holm’s likeness has been re-created via AI and animatronics for the new “Alien: Romulus.” ...

On Friday, news broke that acclaimed English actor Ian Holm had passed at 88. Holm was a prolific thespian, winner of many awards and a nominee for 1981’s Chariots of Fire, with a diverse ...

Jon Furniss/Invision/AP Share LONDON — Ian Holm, a versatile British actor whose long career included roles in “Chariots of Fire” and “The Lord of the Rings” has died. He was 88. Holm ...

The Wonderful Sir Ian Holm. I’m feeling very sad at the passing of Sir Ian Holm. Ian was such a delightful, generous man. Quiet, but cheeky, with a lovely twinkle in his eye.

Ian Holm made history in ‘Time Bandits’ Terry Gilliam’s time travel fantasy takes young Kevin (Craig Warnok) and his time traveling little people companions back to the Napoleonic Wars.