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McKellen achieved worldwide fame for his film roles, including the titular King in Richard III (1995), James Whale in Gods and Monsters (1998), Magneto in the X-Men films, and Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings (2001–2003) and The Hobbit (2012–2014) trilogies.
Ian McKellen. Actor: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Widely regarded as one of greatest stage and screen actors both in his native Great Britain and internationally, twice nominated for the Oscar and recipient of every major theatrical award in the UK and US, Ian Murray McKellen was born on May 25, 1939 in Burnley, Lancashire ...
- May 25, 1939
Ian McKellen. Actor: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Widely regarded as one of greatest stage and screen actors both in his native Great Britain and internationally, twice nominated for the Oscar and recipient of every major theatrical award in the UK and US, Ian Murray McKellen was born on May 25, 1939 in Burnley, Lancashire ...
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Ian McKellen in Gods and Monsters (1998)- Elijah Wood and Ian McKellen in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
- Ian McKellen in Hating Peter Tatchell (2021)
- Ian McKellen in Saturday Night Live (1975)
- Ian McKellen in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
- Ian McKellen in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
- Sean Astin, Sean Bean, Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, John Rhys-Davies, and Hugo Weaving in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
- Sean Astin, Sean Bean, Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, and John Rhys-Davies in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
Sep 30, 2022 · Ian McKellen is a revered, award-winning British actor of stage and screen known for his starring roles in 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'X-Men' films.
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Jun 17, 2024 · His largest mark on the big screen may be as Gandalf in The Lord Of The Rings trilogy. Sir Ian McKellen in 2015 (Ian West/PA) But he also found mainstream success with his performances as...
Jun 17, 2024 · With two Oscar nominations for his work on screen and the recipient of every major theatrical award in the UK and US, Sir Ian McKellen is widely considered to be one of the greatest actors of all...
Oct 21, 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. Learn more about McKellen’s life and career.
