Ivan De Battista

He is married to Simone De Battista (2000) and has one child, Ryan Mark. His late father, Dominic Evelyn Bede Elwes, an artist, descended from a staunchly Roman Catholic recusant family, and his mother, Tessa Kennedy, is of Anglo-Irish and Serbo-Croatian extraction. Recently, he has achieved the Professional Performer’s Certificate in Acting from the Trinity College of London. Elwes attended Sarah Lawrence College in Yonkers, New York, where he studied acting. Besides, he is a member of the Ghaqda Poeti Maltin, Akkademja tal-Malti and International Arts & Artists. Cary Elwes (born Ivan Simon Cary Elwes in England on October 26, 1962) is a British actor. He is currently the President of the Ghaqda Letterarja Maltija - Society of Maltese Literature and Honorary Treasurer of the European Council of Artists (Malta). Another Country (1984).

Besides, in 1999, he published his first poetry book ‘Irwiefen’ Hurricanes. The Princess Bride (1987). As a script-writer, Ivan wrote the futuristic social-drama ‘Celloli fic-Cellel’ and three unpublished film synopses. Glory (1989). He also directed ‘L-Ahhar Cena’ The Last Supper for the Gzira Pageant Group, John Drinkwater's masterpiece 'A Man's House'for Atturi Salesjani and co-directed the psychological drama ‘Il-Bniedem li ma Kienx’ The Man that never was! . Days of Thunder (1990). He also wrote the orignal theme score for L-Ittra. Hot Shots! (1991).

Dilemma won a High Merit Award whilst Is-Siggu tar-Roti, achieved third place in Best Production. Leather Jackets (1992). As a director and co-founder of Imaginarts Entertainment Productions, he directed three short films, ‘L-Ittra’ The Letter (2002), ‘Dilemma’ (2003) and ‘Is-Siggu tar-Roti’ The Wheelchair (2004) to participate for the Malta Golden Knight Film Festival. Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992). He also interpreted several roles in local TV dramatic/sitcoms and adverts. The Crush (1993). As an actor, Ivan performed many major roles in productions with Curtain Raiser Theatre Troupe, Atturi Salesjani, Bronk Productions, Kumpannija Teatrali Irtokki and Kumpannija Teatru Rjal of which some of them are ‘Wicc imb’ Wicc’ Face 2 Face, Divorzju bi Prova' Divorce by Trial, Goldoni’s La Bottega del Cafe, Agatha Christie’s masterpiece ‘The Mousetrap’ and 'And then, there were none...', and Beauty and the Beast - the pantomime…. Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993).

His early theatre performances were held at the De Porres Theatre, situated in Sliema with the Young Deporrians. The Chase (1994). He has been involved in the theatre and musical scene since he was 6. The Jungle Book (1994). Ivan De Battista (September 13, 1977 - ), is a Maltese Film and Theatre Actor. Twister (1996). Liar Liar (1997).

The Informant (1997). Kiss the Girls (1997). Quest for Camelot (1998) (voice). Cradle Will Rock (1999).

Shadow of the Vampire (2000). The Cat's Meow (2001). Comic Book Villains (2002). American Crime (2003).

Saw (2004).