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Ian McKellen

Ian McKellen
McKellen at the premiere of The Return of the King in Wellington, New Zealand, 1 December 2003
Personal information
Birth nameIan Murray McKellen
Birth date25 May 1939(age 72)
Place of birthBurnley, Lancashire, England
OccupationActor
Years active1959 � present
PartnerBrian Taylor (1964 � 1972)
Sean Mathias (1978 � 1988)

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Sir Ian Murray McKellen, CH, CBE (born 25 May 1939) is an English actor. He has received a Tony Award, two Academy Award nominations, and five Emmy Award nominations. His work has spanned genres from Shakespearean and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction. He is known to many for roles such as Sir Leigh Teabing in The Da Vinci Code, Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings film trilogy, and as Magneto in the X-Men films.

In 1988, McKellen came out and announced he was gay. He became a founding member of Stonewall, one of the United Kingdom's most influential LGBT rights groups, of which he remains a prominent spokesman. McKellen was knighted in 1991 for services to the performing arts.

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THE HOBBIT Trailer HD - For more movie news and interviews go to www.collider.com Synopsis "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" follows title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, which was long ago conquered by the dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakensheild. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Giant Spiders, Shapeshifters and Sorcerers. Although their goal lies to the East and the wastelands of the Lonely Mountain first they must escape the goblin tunnels, where Bilbo meets the creature that will change his life forever ... Gollum. Here, alone with Gollum, on the shores of an underground lake, the unassuming Bilbo Baggins not only discovers depths ofguile and courage that surprise even him, he also gains possession of Gollum's "precious" ring that holds unexpected and useful qualities ... A simple, gold ring that is tied to the fate of all Middle-earth in ways Bilbo cannot begin to know. Writers: Guillermo del Toro, Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens Director: Peter Jackson Cast: Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Ian Holm, Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving, Elijah Wood, Evangeline Lily, Andy Serkis, Richard Armitage
2.53 min. | 4.93 user rating		 Teaser trailer (subtitulado en español y en HD) de El Hobbit: Un Viaje Inesperado, la primera de las dos películas de El Hobbit dirigidas por Peter Jackson y protagonizadas por Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Cate Blanchett, Hugo Weaving, Christopher Lee, Orlando Bloom, Andy Serkis, Elijah Wood, Ian Holm, Luke Evans, Evangeline Lilly, Jed Brophy, Adam Brown, John Callen, Benedict Cumberbatch, Stephen Fry, Mark Hadlow, Peter Hambleton, Barry Humphries, Stephen Hunter, William Kircher, Sylvester McCoy, Graham McTavish, Bret McKenzie, James Nesbitt, Dean O'Gorman, Lee Pace, Mikael Persbrandt y Aidan Turner. Se estrenará en todo el mundo el 14 de Diciembre de 2012
2.53 min. | 4.93 user rating		 Sir Ian McKellen does a dramtic interpretation of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." Become a fan at www.facebook.com
1.75 min. | 4.91 user rating		 Sir Ian McKellen, On Acting. Great words of Wisdom
2.38 min. | 4.97 user rating		 Twitter.com - Follow Us! Ohhh this is gonna be good! Details on the X-men 1st class trailer coming up next! Hey Everyone I'm Chelsea Cannell and your watching Clevver Movies! If your like me then your already pretty excited about the Newest X-Men set to hit theaters just five long months from now! So how about a little snack to hold you over -- we've got the details on the very first trailer! While it hasn't been released yet, a source who has claimed to watch has leaked every last details. Now bear with me and use your imagination! Patrick Stewart and Ian Mckellen, or Professor X and Magneto, reportedly voice the opening lines which are about destiny and choosing which side youll stand for while their scenes in previous "X-Men" movies are featured. Then the video jumps to reveal a young Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr meeting for the very first time, followed by a different angle of the scene from the opening of X-Men in the concentration camp. The next scene shows the outside part of an old castle-like building that resembles the X-mansion. James McAvoy's Xavier and Michael Fassbender's Erik are seen walking through the halls. The words "One wanted peace" are flashed by Xavier. Erik is later seen "yelling dramatically as metal tables in the room begin to float around him. Then Xavier and Erik shake hands with a tall man in a lab coat introduced as "Dr. McCoy." The words "The other was too far gone" flash as Erik, who seems to be upset, storms through a hallway killing <b>...</b>
3.47 min. | 3.36 user rating
Sir Ian McKellen does a dramtic interpretation of "Ducktales." Become a fan at www.facebook.com
1.28 min. | 4.91 user rating		 Directed by Guillermo del Toro. With Ian McKellen, Andy Serkis.
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1.52 min. | 4.80 user rating		 Peter Jackson, Lord of the Rings, monkeys, films and immortality are subjects for debate in this great Parkinson interview. Free BBC video clip from the popular chat show, Parkinson.
4.78 min. | 4.92 user rating		 Sir Ian McKellen reveals how pleased he is JRR Tolkien's Lord of the Rings prequel, The Hobbit is finally being made into a film. Submit your videos at itn.co.uk . Follow us on twitter at twitter.com .
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TheOneRing.net--Join us LIVE at 5pm PT tonight as we welcome -Ian McKellen's- webmaster and collaborator Keith Stern! Keith Stern has produced some of the most popular biographical websites on the Internet. Since 1997 he has been collaborating with - - Date : Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:23:21 GMT
Stephen Fry: I had to eat testicles for role in The Hobbit - Metro Tweet this news
Metro---Ian McKellen-, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Ian Holm, Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving and Elijah Wood are set to reprise their roles in The Lord Of The Rings in the new movie. Stephen Fry , The Hobbit : An Unexpected Journey.--- - Date : Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:21:30 GMT
Ian McKellen Fronts The Fleshtones With Shakespeare's Sonnet 20 At Warhol's ... - Movie City News Tweet this news
Movie City News---McKellen- walks away but does not look away. ”Broadcast on MTV as part of the last episode of 'Andy Warhol's Fifteen Minutes',” notes Marc Campbell. (Nice lapel musical note.) RT @notcoming: We just received an email f - Date : Fri, 08 Apr 2011 07:58:37 GMT+00:00
DeVita's one-man 'Shakespeare' mesmerizes - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Tweet this news
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel--As its title suggests and as DeVita confirms early on, the inspiration for his piece was "Acting Shakespeare," -Ian McKellen's- own one-person tribute to Shakespeare. The aimless young DeVita was working - Date : Sun, 27 Mar 2011 17:42:06 GMT+00:00
'This is as close to bliss as an actor can get' says Ian McKellen during The ... - Filmonic Tweet this news
Filmonic--by Liam on March 17, 2011 · View Comments -Ian McKellen- has been blogging again. Earlier this month he told us all about seeing Martin Freeman testing out his Hobbit feet and seeing Bilbo Baggins in 3D, and how he's blogged about The Hobb - Date : Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:27:04 GMT+00:00
Ian McKellen: 'I've seen Bilbo in 3D' - Digital Spy Tweet this news
Digital Spy---Ian McKellen- has revealed that he has seen Martin Freeman prepare for the 3D version of The Hobbit. The ex-Office star is to play Bilbo Baggins in the two instalments of the prequel to Lord of the Rings. ... - Date : Wed, 09 Mar 2011 11:04:36 GMT+00:00
Michael Fassbender Wants to Avoid Ian McKellan Comparisons - Showbiz Spy Tweet this news
Showbiz Spy--The Inglorious Basterds star plays a younger version of McKellan's Magneto in X-Men: Origins but insists he does not want to be compared to the Lord of the Rings legend. “I did my own thing,” says Michael. “-Ian McKellen-, obviousl - Date : Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:52:35 GMT+00:00
Crowe coaches Warnie in celeb cricket - Sky News Australia Tweet this news
Sky News Australia--Russell Crowe will join Shane Warne and Lord of the Rings star -Ian McKellen- for a charity Twenty20 match to raise funds for the Christchurch quake appeal. The Aussie actor, along with the former leg spinner and Lord of the Rings star - Date : Wed, 09 Mar 2011 04:59:02 GMT+00:00
Ian McKellan endorses Tacchi-Morris' latest show, The Laramie Project - Somerset County Gazette Tweet this news
Somerset County Gazette--AWARD-winning actor Sir -Ian McKellen- has sent his personal best wishes to a group of dynamic Year 11 students at Heathfield Community School as prepare to stage their production of The Laramie Project. Written by Moisés Kaufman - Date : Fri, 04 Mar 2011 08:36:58 GMT+00:00
Newcastle theatre auction attracts bidders - BBC News Tweet this news
BBC News--Hundreds of people were at the auction with the highest bid £270 for a seat with a Sir -Ian McKellen- name plaque and the lowest £5 for a brass light. The restoration of the Grade I listed theatre is due to take until September and includes ne - Date : Mon, 07 Mar 2011 12:12:39 GMT+00:00

Filmography :
Year Title Role class="unsortable"Notes
1966 David Copperfield David Copperfield (TV)
1969 The Promise Leonidik
Alfred the Great Roger
A Touch of Love George Matthews
1981 Priest of Love Lawrence
Pillar of Fire Narrator Documentary
1982 The Scarlet Pimpernel Paul Chauvelin
Walter Walter Royal Television Society Award for Best Performance
1983 The Keep Dr. Theodore Cuza
1985 Plenty Sir Andrew Charleson
Zina Arthur Kronfeld
1989 Scandal John Profumo
1993 Six Degrees of Separation Geoffrey Miller
The Ballad of Little Jo Percy Corcoran
Last Action Hero Death (cameo appearance)
And the Band Played On Bill Kraus CableACE Award for Supporting Actor in a Movie or Miniseries
Nominated-Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor � Miniseries or a Movie
1994 To Die For Quilt Documentary Narrator (voice)
The Shadow Dr. Reinhardt Lane
I'll Do Anything John Earl McAlpine
1995 Restoration Will Gates
Cold Comfort Farm (film) Amos Starkadder (TV)
Richard III Richard III European Film Award for Best Actor
Evening Standard British Film Award for Best Film
Nominated-BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
Nominated-BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay
Nominated-Chlotrudis Award for Best Actor
Nominated-Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Motion Picture Drama
Jack and Sarah William
1996 Rasputin: Dark Servant of Destiny Nicholas II Golden Globe Award for Best Actor � Miniseries or Television Film
Nominated-Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor � Miniseries or a Movie
Nominated-Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor � Series, Miniseries or Television Film
1997 Swept from the Sea Dr. James Kennedy
Bent Uncle Freddie
1998 Apt Pupil Kurt Dussander Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor
Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor (also for Gods and Monsters)
Florida Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor (also for Gods and Monsters)
Gods and Monsters James Whale British Independent Film Award for Best Actor
Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor (also for Apt Pupil)
Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor
Chlotrudis Award for Best Actor
Florida Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor (also for Apt Pupil)
Independent Spirit Award for Best Lead Male
Kansas City Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor
National Board of Review Award for Best Actor
Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Actor
San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Actor
San Sebastián International Film Festival Award for Best Actor
Toronto Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor
Nominated-Academy Award for Best Actor
Nominated-Golden Globe Award for Best Actor � Motion Picture Drama
Nominated-Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
Nominated-Satellite Award for Best Actor � Motion Picture Drama
1999 David Copperfield Mr. Creakle (TV)
2000 X-Men Erik Lehnsherr / Magneto Nominated-Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Villain
2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Gandalf the Grey Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Cast
Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
Nominated-Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
Nominated-BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
Nominated-Empire Award for Best British Actor
Nominated-Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actor
Nominated-Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture
Nominated-Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Nominated-DVD Exclusive Awards for Best Audio Commentary (shared with Elijah Wood and Liv Tyler)
Nominated-MTV Movie Award for Best Fight (shared with Christopher Lee)
2002 The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Gandalf the White Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Cast
Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Cast
Nominated-Empire Award for Best British Actor
Nominated-Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Gandalf the White Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Cast
National Board of Review Award for Best Cast
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Nominated-Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor
Nominated-BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Nominated-Empire Award for Best British Actor
Nominated-Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Cast
Emile Emile Nominated-Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
The Simpsons Himself The Regina Monologues episode
X2 Erik Lehnsherr / Magneto Nominated-Teen Choice Awards for Choice Movie Villain
2004 Eighteen Jason Anders (in voice)
2005 Neverwas Gabriel Finch
Asylum Dr. Peter Cleave
The Magic Roundabout Zebedee (voice)
Coronation Street Mel Hutchwright (10 episodes)
2006 Extras Ian McKellen Nominated-Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
Flushed Away The Toad Annie Award for Best Voice Acting in an Animated Feature Production
X-Men: The Last Stand Erik Lehnsherr / Magneto Nominated-Irish Film & Television Award for Best International Actor
Nominated-Teen Choice Awards for Movies � Choice Sleazebag (also for The Da Vinci Code)
The Da Vinci Code Sir Leigh Teabing Nominated-Teen Choice Awards for Movies � Choice Sleazebag (also for X-Men: The Last Stand)
2007 Stardust Narrator (voice)
The Golden Compass Iorek Byrnison (voice)
2008 King Lear King Lear Nominated-Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor � Miniseries or a Movie
2009 The Prisoner Number Two Nominated-Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor � Miniseries or a Movie
2012 The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Gandalf the Grey Filming
2013 The Hobbit: There And Back Again Gandalf the Grey Filming

Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor � Series, Miniseries or Television Film

Charles Durning (1990) * Louis Gossett, Jr. (1991) * Maximilian Schell (1992) * Beau Bridges (1993) * Edward James Olmos (1994) * Donald Sutherland (1995) * Ian McKellen (1996) * George C. Scott (1997) * Don Cheadle/Gregory Peck (1998) * Peter Fonda (1999) * Robert Downey, Jr. (2000) * Stanley Tucci (2001) * Donald Sutherland (2002) * Jeffrey Wright (2003) * William Shatner (2004) * Paul Newman (2005) * Jeremy Irons (2006) * Jeremy Piven (2007) * Tom Wilkinson (2008) * John Lithgow (2009) ---- Complete List * (1970-1989) * (1990-2009)

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding
Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture

Gosford Park (2001) * Chicago (2002) * The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) * Sideways (2004) * Crash (2005) * Little Miss Sunshine (2006) * No Country for Old Men (2007) * Slumdog Millionaire (2008) * Inglourious Basterds (2009) | |below= Complete list * (1995 �2000) * (2001 �present)

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role

Ian McKellen (2001) * Christopher Walken (2002) * Tim Robbins (2003) * Morgan Freeman (2004) * Paul Giamatti (2005) * Eddie Murphy (2006) * Javier Bardem (2007) * Heath Ledger (2008) * Christoph Waltz (2009)

Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play

John Wood (1976) * Al Pacino (1977) * Barnard Hughes (1978) * Tom Conti (1979) * John Rubinstein (1980) * Ian McKellen (1981) * Roger Rees (1982) * Harvey Fierstein (1983) * Jeremy Irons (1984) * Derek Jacobi (1985) * Judd Hirsch (1986) * James Earl Jones (1987) * Ron Silver (1988) * Philip Bosco (1989) * Robert Morse (1990) * Nigel Hawthorne (1991) * Judd Hirsch (1992) * Ron Leibman (1993) * Stephen Spinella (1994) * Ralph Fiennes (1995) * George Grizzard (1996) * Christopher Plummer (1997) * Anthony LaPaglia (1998) * Brian Dennehy (1999) * Stephen Dillane (2000)



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