Ian McKellen
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.
Born on May 25, 1939 (86 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 1 | 9.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 128,932,753 | 136,149 | $1,200,000 | 1,267$ |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 625,978 | 474 | $73,000 | 55$ |
| Australia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 14,921 | $1,380,000 | 807$ |
| North Macedonia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 2,083,374 | 2,017 | $12,800 | 12$ |
| Totals | 4 | 157,141,989 | 153,561 | $2,665,800 | 2,141$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
North Macedonia:
Ian McKellen stars in 'The Christopher's', a dark comedy.
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Mexico:
Pepe Lavat was the Spanish voice of Ian McKellen, known for his role as Gandalf.
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Luxembourg:
Ian McKellen is a close friend of Patrick Stewart and appeared with him in the play 'No Man's Land'.
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Australia:
Among the royal box guests this fortnight were Sir Ian McKellen.
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Switzerland:
Ian McKellen appeared as himself in Gervais' series 'Extras'.
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Canada:
Ian McKellen stars in Steven Soderbergh’s black comedy The Christophers.
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Australia:
The 2019 Cats movie featured stars such as Sir Ian McKellen.
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United Kingdom:
Ian McKellen shared a moment with Brad Dourif on the set of The Lord of the Rings, reflecting on the beauty of their surroundings.
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Greece:
Ian McKellen starred in 'Coriolanus' with the National Theatre of Great Britain.
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Ecuador:
Ian McKellen is also returning from the X-Men franchise.
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