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Ian McKellen

Ian McKellen

Acting
25 May 1939 (86 years)
Burnley, Lancashire, England, UK

Biography

Sir Ian Murray McKellen (born 25 May 1939) is an English actor. He has played roles on the screen and stage in genres ranging from Shakespearean dramas and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction. He is regarded as a British cultural icon and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1991. He has received numerous accolades, including a Tony Award, six Olivier Awards, and a Golden Globe Award, as well as nominations for two Academy Awards, five BAFTA Awards and five Emmy Awards. McKel...

Also Known As

Sir Ian McKellen, Sir Ian Murray McKellen, Ian McKellern

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