Ian Holm, known for playing Bilbo in 'The Lord of the Rings,' has died at 88.
-- perhaps best known for playing Bilbo in 'The Lord of the Rings' films -- died Friday morning after a long battle with Parkinson's disease ... according to his agent.
Holm was born in England in 1931, and got into theater acting at a young age, studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts and graduating in 1950 to the Royal Shakespeare Company ... where he became a star of the stage. At the same time, his roles were increasing in film and TV, as well ... including appearances in"The Wars of Roses,""Oh! What a Lovely War" and"Mary, Queen of Scots."
Holm's other notable credits over the years included"Brazil,""Hamlet,""The Fifth Element,""Ratatouille" and of course ... playing Bilbo Baggins in 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit' films.
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