Sir Ian McKellen
Sir Ian McKellen is a renowned British actor celebrated for his work in theater, film, and television. Born on May 25, 1939, in Burnley, England, he has had a distinguished career spanning over six decades, with notable performances in productions such as 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'X-Men.' McKellen is also a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and has been openly gay since the late 1980s. His contributions to the arts have earned him numerous accolades, including knighthood in 1991 for his services to drama.
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Recent news mentions
Sir Ian McKellen is one of the actors calling for the release of Marwan Barghouti.
More than 200 leading cultural figures call for release of jailed Palestinian leader | Palestine
United Kingdom· 2025-12-03
Sir Ian McKellen performed during Scissor Sisters' set at Glastonbury.
Charli, Neil Young and Scissor Sisters give Glastonbury goosebumpsUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-29
Rebel Wilson recalls a humorous boot camp experience with Sir Ian McKellen.
Rebel Wilson: ‘I always wanted to be like Judi Dench. But people like laughing at me’ | FilmUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-05
The winning trophy was presented to Despard and his team-mates by the actor Sir Ian McKellen.
Irish student leads Cambridge team to victory on BBC’s University Challenge – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-05-12
