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Ian McKellen

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Born: May 25, 1939 in Burnley, Lancashire, England, UK

Biography

Sir Ian Murray McKellen (born 25 May 1939) is an English actor. He has played roles on the screen and stage in genres ranging from Shakespearean dramas and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction. He is regarded as a British cultural icon and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1991. He has received numerous accolades, including a Tony Award, six Olivier Awards, and a Golden Globe ...

Filmography163 TITLES
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
8.4
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring2001
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
8.5
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King2003
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
8.4
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers2002
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
7.3
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies2014
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
7.4
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey2012
Avengers: Doomsday
Avengers: Doomsday2026
Beauty and the Beast
7.0
Beauty and the Beast2017
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
7.6
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug2013
X-Men: Days of Future Past
7.5
X-Men: Days of Future Past2014
The Da Vinci Code
6.7
The Da Vinci Code2006
The Golden Compass
6.1
The Golden Compass2007
Stardust
7.3
Stardust2007
Flushed Away
6.3
Flushed Away2006
Last Action Hero
6.5
Last Action Hero1993
Cats
4.1
Cats2019
The Shadow
6.1
The Shadow1994
Mr. Holmes
6.5
Mr. Holmes2015
The Keep
5.6
The Keep1983
The Good Liar
6.7
The Good Liar2019
Apt Pupil
6.5
Apt Pupil1998
Scandal
6.0
Scandal1989
The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum2027
The Christophers
The Christophers2026
The Critic
5.8
The Critic2024
Animal Crackers
6.3
Animal Crackers2018
Ringers: Lord of the Fans
6.3
Ringers: Lord of the Fans2005
Richard III
6.7
Richard III1995
And the Band Played On
6.5
And the Band Played On1993
Asylum
5.9
Asylum2005
Restoration
6.1
Restoration1995
The Wolverine: Path of a Ronin
6.9
The Wolverine: Path of a Ronin2013
Bent
6.9
Bent1997
Gods and Monsters
6.9
Gods and Monsters1998
Six Degrees of Separation
6.4
Six Degrees of Separation1993
X-Men: The Mutant Watch
7.0
X-Men: The Mutant Watch2000
Muse of Fire
6.5
Muse of Fire2013
All Is True
6.0
All Is True2018
Doogal
4.9
Doogal2006
Passage to Middle-Earth: The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings'
7.8
Passage to Middle-Earth: The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings'2001
Rasputin
6.5
Rasputin1996
Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring
6.5
Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring2001
The Second Uncanny Issue of X-Men! Making X2
7.0
The Second Uncanny Issue of X-Men! Making X22003
Evolution X - The Making of X-Men
4.5
Evolution X - The Making of X-Men2003
The Scarlet Pimpernel
6.7
The Scarlet Pimpernel1982
Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol
Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol2026
Hamlet
7.6
Hamlet2024
The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past
The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past
I'll Do Anything
5.5
I'll Do Anything1994
The Magic Roundabout
5.4
The Magic Roundabout2005
On Broadway
8.7
On Broadway2019
The Wolverine
6.4
The Wolverine2013
The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot
7.8
The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot2013
Plenty
5.7
Plenty1985
Alfred the Great
4.5
Alfred the Great1969
Jack & Sarah
6.7
Jack & Sarah1995
Doctor Who: The Snowmen
7.7
Doctor Who: The Snowmen2012
Priest of Love
4.8
Priest of Love1981
The Making of 'The Two Towers'
8.8
The Making of 'The Two Towers'2003
Cold Comfort Farm
6.8
Cold Comfort Farm1995
Neverwas
6.4
Neverwas2005
A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King'
6.0
A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King'2004
The Making of 'The Return of the King'
8.8
The Making of 'The Return of the King'2004
Emile
5.8
Emile2003
X-Men: Premieres Around the World
5.9
X-Men: Premieres Around the World2003
The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin
6.3
The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin2017
Edward II
4.2
Edward II1970
Beyond the Movie: The Return of the King
8.1
Beyond the Movie: The Return of the King2003
The Roof
6.3
The Roof2016
A Touch of Love
6.3
A Touch of Love1969
The Dresser
6.2
The Dresser2015
Macbeth
7.3
Macbeth1979
Infinitum: Subject Unknown
5.4
Infinitum: Subject Unknown2021
King Lear
6.7
King Lear2008
The Ballad of Little Jo
5.8
The Ballad of Little Jo1993
Schadenfreude
Schadenfreude2025
Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man
7.1
Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man2000
Mutant vs. Machine: The Making of 'X-Men: Days of Future Past'
Mutant vs. Machine: The Making of 'X-Men: Days of Future Past'2015
Judi Dench: All the World's Her Stage
7.8
Judi Dench: All the World's Her Stage2016
Frodo Is Great... Who Is That?!!
6.7
Frodo Is Great... Who Is That?!!2004
National Theatre Live: No Man's Land
7.5
National Theatre Live: No Man's Land2016
Frank and Percy
Frank and Percy
Swept from the Sea
6.4
Swept from the Sea1998
Knights of Classic Drama at the BBC
Knights of Classic Drama at the BBC2015
The Trial and Torture of Sir John Rampayne
The Trial and Torture of Sir John Rampayne1965
The World of Gods and Monsters: A Journey with James Whale
6.0
The World of Gods and Monsters: A Journey with James Whale1999
Shakespeare Live! From the RSC
7.2
Shakespeare Live! From the RSC2016
The Tragedy of King Richard II
The Tragedy of King Richard II1970
Every Good Boy Deserves Favour
Every Good Boy Deserves Favour1979
A World War II Fairy Tale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep'
A World War II Fairy Tale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep'2025
After Stonewall
5.4
After Stonewall1999
McKellen: Playing the Part
7.2
McKellen: Playing the Part2018
Countdown to War
5.0
Countdown to War1989
The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision
6.2
The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision2003
No Man's Land
No Man's Land
For the Love of God
4.0
For the Love of God2007
An Evening with Lily Savage
An Evening with Lily Savage1996
Nelson Mandela Redrawn
Nelson Mandela Redrawn2014
David Macaulay: Roman City
9.0
David Macaulay: Roman City1994
Zina
5.4
Zina1985
Quest for the Ring
5.6
Quest for the Ring2001
Hating Peter Tatchell
4.1
Hating Peter Tatchell2021
Eighteen
4.2
Eighteen2005
Peter Tatchell: Just Who Does He Think He Is?
Peter Tatchell: Just Who Does He Think He Is?2004
Ken Dodd: A Legacy of Happiness
Ken Dodd: A Legacy of Happiness2025
Walter and June
6.5
Walter and June1983
National Theatre Live: King Lear
8.1
National Theatre Live: King Lear2018
Untitled Anthony Hopkins Documentary
Untitled Anthony Hopkins Documentary
The Real Ken Dodd: The Man I Loved
The Real Ken Dodd: The Man I Loved2024
Dragfox
9.0
Dragfox2024
Hamlet Within
Hamlet Within2022
Walter
5.4
Walter1982
The Life and Death of Lily Savage
7.0
The Life and Death of Lily Savage2024
Hamlet
Hamlet1970
Dying Day
Dying Day1980
The Betty Driver Story
10.0
The Betty Driver Story2011
To Die For
2.0
To Die For1994
The One Note Man
7.0
The One Note Man2023
Du Fu: China's Greatest Poet
10.0
Du Fu: China's Greatest Poet2020
Theatreland
Theatreland2009
A Lost and Found Box of Human Sensation
7.0
A Lost and Found Box of Human Sensation2010
The Paul O'Grady Story
8.3
The Paul O'Grady Story2017
Miss in Her Teens
3.0
Miss in Her Teens2014
Scarfe's Follies
Scarfe's Follies1988
Freedom: 50 Years of Pride
8.0
Freedom: 50 Years of Pride2022
The Art of Breaking Character
The Art of Breaking Character2007
X-Men
7.0
X-Men2000
Armistead Maupin Is a Man I Dreamt Up
Armistead Maupin Is a Man I Dreamt Up1993
Larry & Vivien: The Oliviers in Love
Larry & Vivien: The Oliviers in Love2001
Süleyman the Magnificent
Süleyman the Magnificent1987
Hedda Gabler
Hedda Gabler1972
The Hobart Shakespeareans
4.0
The Hobart Shakespeareans2005
Edmund the Magnificent
7.3
Edmund the Magnificent2017
Quintessentially British
3.8
Quintessentially British2022
All the World's a Screen: Shakespeare on Film
All the World's a Screen: Shakespeare on Film2016
The Promise
The Promise1969
X-Men: The Last Stand
6.4
X-Men: The Last Stand2006
Gladio
7.0
Gladio1992
Richard II
Richard II
Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!
6.2
Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!2000
Camp Christmas
2.7
Camp Christmas1993
My First Time
2.0
My First Time2004
X2
7.0
X22003
Stonewall 25: Global Voices of Pride and Protest
Stonewall 25: Global Voices of Pride and Protest1994
Small-Time Revolutionary
3.0
Small-Time Revolutionary2010
How a Kite Flies
How a Kite Flies2017
Guerrilla Distribution
Guerrilla Distribution2007
Looking for Lowry
Looking for Lowry2011
Othello
7.0
Othello1990
Saint of 9/11
5.7
Saint of 9/112006
Ian McKellen: Acting Shakespeare
Ian McKellen: Acting Shakespeare1982
The Egg Trick
6.0
The Egg Trick2013
Shakespeare on Stage, Screen and Elsewhere with Ian McKellen
6.0
Shakespeare on Stage, Screen and Elsewhere with Ian McKellen2016
A Bit Of Scarlet
4.1
A Bit Of Scarlet1997
Ian McKellen on Stage: With Tolkien, Shakespeare, Others and YOU
6.0
Ian McKellen on Stage: With Tolkien, Shakespeare, Others and YOU2020
Graceless Go I
Graceless Go I1974
Dragged Through Time
Dragged Through Time2025
Play the Devil: Making Richard III
Play the Devil: Making Richard III2016
Age of Dissent
Age of Dissent1994
Surviving Friendly Fire
1.0
Surviving Friendly Fire1997
London 2012: Paralympics Opening Ceremony
7.5
London 2012: Paralympics Opening Ceremony2012
Shakespeare on Film
6.0
Shakespeare on Film2016
LS Lowry: The Unheard Tapes
LS Lowry: The Unheard Tapes2026
Craven Arms
Craven Arms1972