Template:Imdb



Use this template to create links to actors, characters, shows, or companies on The Internet Movie Database.

Usage

 * where


 * type can be one of "name", "title", "character" or "company".
 * articleID is the article id number
 * linktext is the displayed text for the link


 * Note that the 'type' and 'articleID' parameters are required. IMDb "name" articles all begin with "nm", "title" articles begin with "tt", company articles begin with "co", and character articles begin with "ch". For example:


 * results in




 * results in




 * a link to the IMDb article on Tom Baker. Note that the 'linktext' is optional. If the 'linktext' is not filled in the template will use the page name automatically.


 * gives you




 * a link to the IMDb article on British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).


 * produces the output




 * or, by using adding 'linktext'


 * produces the output




 * You can also hide "on The Internet Movie Database" by adding "imdb=hide".


 * produces the output