Ian McKellen
Ian McKellen
Personal Information:
- Full Name: Ian Murray McKellen
- Date of Birth: May 25, 1939
- Place of Birth: Burnley, Lancashire, England
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Actor, Director, Writer, Narrator
Career:
- Began his career in the theatre in the 1960s
- Has appeared in over 100 stage productions
- Has won numerous awards for his stage work, including seven Laurence Olivier Awards
- Has also had a successful career in film and television
- Some of his most notable roles include Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Magneto in the X-Men franchise, and Sherlock Holmes in Mr. Holmes
Personal Life:
- Is openly gay
- Is a co-founder of Stonewall, the UK's leading LGBT rights charity
- Was knighted in 1991 for his services to drama
Interesting Facts:
- Is a keen cricket fan
- Is a patron of the Shakespeare Schools Festival
- Is a visiting professor at the University of Cambridge
Awards and Honors:
- Seven Laurence Olivier Awards
- Four Tony Awards
- Two Golden Globe Awards
- One Screen Actors Guild Award
- One BAFTA Award
- Honorary Doctorate of Letters from the University of Cambridge
- Knighthood for services to drama
Legacy:
- Is considered one of the greatest actors of his generation
- His work has inspired and entertained audiences around the world
- Is a role model for LGBTQ+ people
