Ian McKellen

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Ian McKellen
Age85
Full NameIan Murray McKellen
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Biography

The esteemed Lord Ian Murray McKellen, hailing from Great Britain, was born on the 25th of May, 1939 in the humble town of Burnley, Lancashire. His ancestry is a mix of Scottish, Northern Irish, and English descent. His family would often take him to plays, particularly those of William Shakespeare, stoking his early fascination with the theatre. His dedication and passion for the stage were further cultivated when he won a scholarship to Bolton School, where he was part of a thriving drama scene. His successes in the theatre have earned him many accolades, including two Oscar nominations and awards from every major theatre in the UK and US. Truly, Lord McKellen is a master of the stage and screen, and a beacon of British talent.

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Awards
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  • Golden Globe1997
    RasputinBest Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television

Media
117

  • The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - Special Extended Edition Scenes
  • The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
  • The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
  • The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
  • Ian McKellen: Acting Shakespeare
  • Great West End Theatres
  • Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
  • The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - Extended Edition Scenes
  • The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot
  • The Hobart Shakespeareans
  • Herbie
  • National Theatre Live: King Lear
  • The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies - Extended Edition Scenes
  • Extras
  • Great British Theatre
  • Tales of the City
  • Family Guy
  • Churchill
  • Vicious
  • X-Men: Days of Future Past
  • Shakespeare Live! From the RSC
  • National Theatre Live: No Man's Land
  • And the Band Played On
  • The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
  • Arena
  • The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
  • Lego the Hobbit: The Video Game
  • The Scarlet Pimpernel
  • Macbeth
  • British Airways Safety Video: Director's Cut
  • Stardust
  • Perspectives
  • King Lear
  • Country Matters
  • Armchair Thriller
  • McKellen: Playing the Part
  • Walter & June
  • The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
  • Walter
  • X2: X-Men United
  • Edmund the Magnificent
  • Richard III
  • Theatre Night
  • X-Men
  • Gods and Monsters
  • BBC Play of the Month
  • Front Row
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