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Sir Ian Murray McKellen CH CBE (born 25 May 1939) is an English actor. With a career spanning more than sixty years, he is noted for his roles on the screen and stage in genres ranging from Shakespearean dramas and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction.
IMDb profile of Ian McKellen, the acclaimed British actor, writer and producer. Learn about his life, career, roles, achievements and activism in theatre and film.
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A comprehensive list of the English actor's film and theatre roles, from Shakespeare to fantasy. Learn about his awards, collaborations, and activism in the entertainment industry.
YearTitleRoleVenue2024Player Kings2023Frank and PercyPercyTheatre Royal, Windsor Theatre Royal, ...2022–2023Mother Goose2022Hamlet with Ian McKellenPerformerThe most comprhensive information about Ian McKellen, with full biography and thousands of photos including Lord of the Rings, X-Men, Hobbit and Da Vinci Code. Twice nominated for the Oscar, and recipient of every major theatrical award in UK and US, Ian McKellen is widely regarded as one of the world's finest actors.
Sep 30, 2022 · Who Is Ian McKellen? Born in 1939 in Burnley, England, Ian McKellen became an acclaimed thespian of the British stage with his performances in such works as Edward II.
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Learn about the life and career of Ian McKellen, one of the greatest stage and screen actors in the UK and internationally. Find out his achievements, awards, roles, sexuality, and trivia on IMDb.
Sep 15, 2024 · Ian McKellen, British actor of great versatility who was especially noted for his work with the Royal Shakespeare Company and for his eclectic filmography, which included The Lord of the Rings trilogy and the X-Men series.