Ian McKellen

Ian McKellen

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Ian McKellen is a renowned British actor known for his roles in both stage and film, particularly for his performances as Gandalf in 'The Lord of the Rings' series and Magneto in the 'X-Men' franchise. He is celebrated not only for his exceptional acting talent but also for his advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and his work in promoting the arts. McKellen's influence on young actors, including Edward Norton, has been significant, as he inspires many with his dedication to the craft and his commitment to social causes.

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The cast of 'Ebenezer' includes Ian McKellen among others.

Johnny Depp aparece en la Comic-Con de San Diego como ‘Ebenezer Scrooge’
La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·HondurasHonduras· 2026-07-26
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Ian McKellen returns as Gandalf in The Hunt for Gollum.

¿Y si te cuentan qué pasó antes? El cine vive una fiebre de precuelas
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-07-17
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Ian McKellen was mentioned in the context of a conversation during the blind date.

Blind date: ‘She seemed to like me, but I’ve been wrong about this kind of thing before’ | Dating
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-27
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Ian McKellen memorably portrayed Gandalf the Grey in the film adaptation of The Lord of the Rings.

Denis O’Brien’s once ‘uninhabitable’ Raglan Road house sells for €10m – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-05-31
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Ian McKellen has joined a march against the criminalisation of LGBTQ+ people in Commonwealth countries, calling it an 'appalling situation'.

Ian McKellen joins march for LGBTQ+ equality in Commonwealth countries | Ian McKellen
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-05-30
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Ian McKellen is known for his role as Gandalf the Grey in the film 'The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring'.

Frase emblemática del cine en el 2001: “Lo único que podemos decidir es qué hacer con el tiempo que se nos ha dado” | Sociedad | La Revista
El Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921·EcuadorEcuador· 2026-01-26
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Sir Ian McKellen is a celebrated actor who signed the letter advocating for Marwan Barghouti's release.

Over 200 cultural heavyweights call for release of jailed Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti - Culture
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-12-03
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Ian McKellen reprises his role as Gandalf in 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'.

Filme am Wochenende: Love Lies Bleeding, Der Hobbit, Jackie, Pitch Perfect - Medien
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2025-09-06
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One of the actors was Sir Ian McKellen who said at a later festival appearance that he would never forget his name, nor the complaint that it was 'disgusting' and 'filthy'.

Are the Edinburgh festivals doing enough to protect free speech?
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-24
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Ian McKellen confirmed the return of Gandalf to cinema in a new film adaptation.

Filmoteca UNAM busca pistas para hallar 10 películas perdidas
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2025-08-20
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Ian McKellen, who played Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, made a surprising announcement at a fan event.

Index - Kultúr - Gollam mellett két közönségkedvenc karakter is visszatér az új A Gyűrűk Ura-filmben
Index.hu·HungaryHungary· 2025-08-19
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Ian McKellen is a close friend of Patrick Stewart and appeared with him in the play 'No Man's Land'.

Patrick Stewart wird 85: Für immer Jean-Luc Picard
Luxemburger Wort·LuxembourgLuxembourg· 2025-07-13
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Ian McKellen appeared as himself in Gervais' series 'Extras'.

Ricky Gervais und der Niedergang des Wokeismus: Zeit für neue Kämpfe?
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-07-04
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The 2019 Cats movie featured stars such as Sir Ian McKellen.

40th Australian anniversary production at Theatre Royal Sydney
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-06-20
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