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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.
Aug 6, 2023 · Ian McKellen has had an acting career spanning 6 decades -- look back at photos of him here.
Jun 7, 2024 · A young actor stares off with his hands folded behind his head in this dreamy shot. 1969: Ian McKellen on the big screen
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, England, to Margery Lois (Sutcliffe) and Denis Murray McKellen, a...
He is of Scottish, Northern Irish, and English descent. During his early childhood, his parents moved with Ian and his older sister, Jean, to the mill town of Wigan. It was in this small town that young Ian rode out World War II. He soon developed a fascination with acting and the theatre, which was encouraged by his parents.
Sep 30, 2022 · 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. He also became a popular film actor, earning...
May 25, 2022 · Legendary British actor Ian McKellen was born May 25, 1939. Look back at his iconic career in theater, blockbuster films including Lord of the Rings and X-Men, and work as an activist for gay...
