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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 civil ...
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Actor (121 credits)
Actor (121 credits)
2018
Family Guy
(TV Series)
Dr. Cecil Pritchfield
Dr. Cecil Pritchfield
- Send in Stewie, Please
(2018)
... Dr. Cecil Pritchfield (voice)
2013-2016
Vicious
(TV Series)
Freddie Thornhill
Freddie Thornhill
- The Finale
(2016)
... Freddie Thornhill
- Wedding
(2015)
... Freddie Thornhill
- Flatmates
(2015)
... Freddie Thornhill
- Stag Do
(2015)
... Freddie Thornhill
- Ballroom
(2015)
... Freddie Thornhill
2009
The Prisoner
(TV Mini-Series)
2 / Curtis / Un-Two
2 / Curtis / Un-Two
- Episode 6: Checkmate
(2009)
... 2 / Curtis
- Episode 5: Schizoid
(2009)
... 2 / Un-Two
- Episode 4: Darling
(2009)
... 2
- Episode 3: Anvil
(2009)
... 2
- Episode 2: Harmony
(2009)
... 2
2006
Displaced
(voice)
2006
The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II - The Rise of the Witch-king
(Video Game)
Gandalf the Grey / Gandalf the White (voice)
Gandalf the Grey / Gandalf the White (voice)
2005
Coronation Street
(TV Series)
Mel Hutchwright
Mel Hutchwright
- Episode #1.6032
(2005)
... Mel Hutchwright
- Episode #1.6031
(2005)
... Mel Hutchwright
- Episode #1.6030
(2005)
... Mel Hutchwright
- Episode #1.6029
(2005)
... Mel Hutchwright
- Episode #1.6028
(2005)
... Mel Hutchwright
2003-2004
Churchill
(TV Mini-Series documentary)
Narrator
Narrator
- The Lion's Roar
(2004)
... Narrator (voice)
- Destiny
(2004)
... Narrator
- The Last Prize
(2003)
... Narrator
2003
The Simpsons
(TV Series)
Sir Ian McKellen
Sir Ian McKellen
- The Regina Monologues
(2003)
... Sir Ian McKellen (voice, as Sir Ian McKellen)
1999
David Copperfield
(TV Mini-Series)
Creakle
Creakle
- Episode #1.2
(1999)
... Creakle
- Episode #1.1
(1999)
... Creakle
1993
Tales of the City
(TV Mini-Series)
Archibald Anson Gidde
Archibald Anson Gidde
- Episode #1.3
(1993)
... Archibald Anson Gidde
- Episode #1.6
(1993)
... Archibald Anson Gidde (credit only)
- Episode #1.5
(1993)
... Archibald Anson Gidde
1988
Windmills of the Gods
(TV Mini-Series)
Chairman
Chairman
- Episode #1.2
(1988)
... Chairman
- Episode #1.1
(1988)
... Chairman
1980
Armchair Thriller
(TV Series)
Antony Skipling
Antony Skipling
- Dying Day: Part 4: Mr. Skipling's Day of Reckoning
(1980)
... Antony Skipling
- Dying Day: Part 3: Mr. Skipling Fights Back
(1980)
... Antony Skipling
- Dying Day: Part 2: Mr. Skipling Finds a Friend
(1980)
... Antony Skipling
- Dying Day: Part 1: Mr. Skipling is Sentenced to Death
(1980)
... Antony Skipling
1978
Jackanory
(TV Series)
Storyteller
Storyteller
- The Moon in the Cloud: Part 5 - Ham's Empty Promise
(1978)
... Storyteller
- The Moon in the Cloud: Part 4 - The King's Rings
(1978)
... Storyteller
- The Moon in the Cloud: Part 3 - The King's Musician
(1978)
... Storyteller
- The Moon in the Cloud: Part 2 - Cats of One Colour
(1978)
... Storyteller
- The Moon in the Cloud: Part 1 - Noah's Vision
(1978)
... Storyteller
1968-1973
BBC Play of the Month
(TV Series)
Captain Plume / George Tesman / Ross / ...
Captain Plume / George Tesman / Ross / ...
- The Recruiting Officer
(1973)
... Captain Plume
- Hedda Gabler
(1972)
... George Tesman
- Ross
(1970)
... Ross / T.E. Lawrence
- Hay Fever
(1968)
... Simon Bliss
1966
David Copperfield
(TV Series)
David Copperfield
David Copperfield
- Home at Last
(1966)
... David Copperfield
- Fortunes Restored
(1966)
... David Copperfield
- 'Umble Aspirations
(1966)
... David Copperfield
- Toll of the Sea
(1966)
... David Copperfield
- Domestic Tangles
(1966)
... David Copperfield
1965
The Wednesday Play
(TV Series)
Wolf
Wolf
- The Trial and Torture of Sir John Rampayne
(1965)
... Wolf
1964
The Indian Tales of Rudyard Kipling
(TV Series)
Plowden
Plowden
- The Tomb of His Ancestors
(1964)
... Plowden
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Soundtrack (9 credits)
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Writer (2 credits)
Writer (2 credits)
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Producer (1 credit)
Producer (1 credit)
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Thanks (9 credits)
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Self (270 credits)
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Archive footage (42 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
He played Richard III in William Shakespeare's play, "Richard III" in a Royal National Theatre production at the Lyttelton Theatre in London, England and Tour with Brian Cox (Buckingham), Peter Jeffrey, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Susan Engel, Clare Higgins, Eve Matheson, Richard O'Callaghan, Mark Strong, David Bradley, Sam Beazley, ... See more »Publicity Listings:
1 Biographical Movie | 1 Print Biography | 14 Interviews | 17 Articles | 3 Pictorials | 12 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Alternate Names:
Sir Ian McKellan | Sir Ian McKellen | Ian McKellernHeight:
5' 11" (1.8 m)
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Nobody has ever looked to Hollywood for social advance. Hollywood is a dream factory. I love the way that conservatives think that Hollywood is a bed of radicalism - it couldn't be more staid and old-ladyship if it tried. The audience don't give a blind whatever about the sexuality of actors. Gay people fancy straight people and vice-versa. It's all in the head, so what does it matter? You're not... See more »Trivia:
His grand grand father on his mother side, Robert Lowes had been an active member of a institution, that campaigned to get "half of a day" holiday on Fridays for workers of industrial age in Manchester in 1890's. This campaign, that had got successful and underlie weekend concept of modern times. See more »Trademark:
Rich and flawless voice, combined with Shakespearean bearing See more »Star Sign:
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