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Ian McKellen

Bio: Sir Ian Murray McKellen CH CBE (born 25 May 1939) is an English actor. With a career spanning more than sixty years, he is noted for his roles on the screen and stage in genres ranging from Shakespearean dramas and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction

Born: Thu, May 25 1939

Birthplace: Burnley, Lancashire, England, UK

Ian McKellen is 85 years old

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The Critic

Ian McKellen was

85 in The Critic

as 'Jimmy Erskine'.

Fri, Sep 13 2024

Dragfox

Ian McKellen was

85 in Dragfox

as 'Ginger Snap the Fox (Speaking)'.

Thu, Aug 29 2024

The Real Ken Dodd: The Man I Loved

Ian McKellen was

85 in The Real Ken Dodd: The Man I Loved

Sun, Jun 09 2024

The Life and Death of Lily Savage

Ian McKellen was

84 in The Life and Death of Lily Savage

as 'Self'.

Fri, Mar 29 2024

Hamlet

Ian McKellen was

84 in Hamlet

as 'Hamlet'.

Tue, Feb 27 2024

The One Note Man

Ian McKellen was

84 in The One Note Man

as 'Narrator (voice)'.

Tue, Aug 08 2023

Quintessentially British

Ian McKellen was

83 in Quintessentially British

as 'Self'.

Thu, Oct 27 2022

Hamlet Within

Ian McKellen was

82 in Hamlet Within

Sat, May 21 2022

Hating Peter Tatchell

Ian McKellen was

82 in Hating Peter Tatchell

as 'Self'.

Mon, Nov 01 2021

Infinitum: Subject Unknown

Ian McKellen was

81 in Infinitum: Subject Unknown

as 'Dr. Charles Marland-White'.

Wed, Mar 03 2021

Ian McKellen on Stage: With Tolkien, Shakespeare, Others and YOU

Ian McKellen was

81 in Ian McKellen on Stage: With Tolkien, Shakespeare, Others and YOU

Thu, Jun 11 2020

Du Fu: China's Greatest Poet

Ian McKellen was

80 in Du Fu: China's Greatest Poet

Sun, Apr 05 2020

Cats

Ian McKellen was

80 in Cats

as 'Gus, the Theatre Cat'.

Thu, Dec 19 2019

The Good Liar

Ian McKellen was

80 in The Good Liar

as 'Roy Courtnay'.

Fri, Nov 08 2019

On Broadway

Ian McKellen was

80 in On Broadway

as 'Self'.

Sat, Oct 12 2019

All Is True

Ian McKellen was

79 in All Is True

as 'Earl of Southampton'.

Fri, Dec 21 2018

National Theatre Live: King Lear

Ian McKellen was

79 in National Theatre Live: King Lear

as 'King Lear'.

Thu, Sep 27 2018

McKellen: Playing the Part

Ian McKellen was

79 in McKellen: Playing the Part

as 'Himself'.

Fri, May 25 2018

The Paul O'Grady Story

Ian McKellen was

78 in The Paul O'Grady Story

as 'Self'.

Fri, Jun 23 2017

Animal Crackers

Ian McKellen was

78 in Animal Crackers

as 'Horatio P. Huntington (voice)'.

Fri, Jun 23 2017

How a Kite Flies

Ian McKellen was

77 in How a Kite Flies

as 'Mr. Kite (voice)'.

Fri, Apr 28 2017

Beauty and the Beast

Ian McKellen was

77 in Beauty and the Beast

as 'Cogsworth'.

Thu, Mar 16 2017

The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin

Ian McKellen was

77 in The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin

as 'Self'.

Sat, Mar 11 2017

Edmund the Magnificent

Ian McKellen was

77 in Edmund the Magnificent

as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.

Wed, Mar 01 2017

Judi Dench: All the World's Her Stage

Ian McKellen was

77 in Judi Dench: All the World's Her Stage

as 'Self'.

Fri, Dec 30 2016

National Theatre Live: No Man's Land

Ian McKellen was

77 in National Theatre Live: No Man's Land

as 'Spooner'.

Thu, Dec 15 2016

Play the Devil: Making Richard III

Ian McKellen was

77 in Play the Devil: Making Richard III

Tue, May 31 2016

Shakespeare on Film

Ian McKellen was

77 in Shakespeare on Film

Tue, May 31 2016

Shakespeare on Stage, Screen and Elsewhere with Ian McKellen

Ian McKellen was

77 in Shakespeare on Stage, Screen and Elsewhere with Ian McKellen

Tue, May 31 2016

All the World's a Screen: Shakespeare on Film

Ian McKellen was

76 in All the World's a Screen: Shakespeare on Film

as 'Prospero's Speech Reader (voice)'.

Sun, Apr 24 2016

Shakespeare Live! From the RSC

Ian McKellen was

76 in Shakespeare Live! From the RSC

as 'Self - Performer'.

Sat, Apr 23 2016

The Roof

Ian McKellen was

76 in The Roof

as 'And Even Yet Another Fan'.

Thu, Mar 31 2016

Knights of Classic Drama at the BBC

Ian McKellen was

76 in Knights of Classic Drama at the BBC

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Sun, Nov 01 2015

The Dresser

Ian McKellen was

76 in The Dresser

as 'Norman'.

Sat, Oct 31 2015

Mr. Holmes

Ian McKellen was

76 in Mr. Holmes

as 'Sherlock Holmes'.

Fri, Jun 19 2015

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

Ian McKellen was

75 in The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

as 'Gandalf the Grey'.

Wed, Dec 10 2014

Nelson Mandela Redrawn

Ian McKellen was

75 in Nelson Mandela Redrawn

as 'Self'.

Fri, Jul 18 2014

X-Men: Days of Future Past

Ian McKellen was

74 in X-Men: Days of Future Past

as 'Magneto'.

Thu, May 15 2014

Miss in Her Teens

Ian McKellen was

74 in Miss in Her Teens

as 'The Prologue'.

Tue, Apr 15 2014

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

Ian McKellen was

74 in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

as 'Gandalf the Grey'.

Wed, Dec 11 2013

The Wolverine: Path of a Ronin

Ian McKellen was

74 in The Wolverine: Path of a Ronin

as 'Self'.

Tue, Dec 03 2013

The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot

Ian McKellen was

74 in The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot

as 'Self'.

Sat, Nov 23 2013

Muse of Fire

Ian McKellen was

74 in Muse of Fire

as 'Self'.

Thu, Sep 26 2013

The Wolverine

Ian McKellen was

74 in The Wolverine

as 'Erik Lehnsherr / Magneto (uncredited)'.

Sun, Jul 21 2013

The Egg Trick

Ian McKellen was

74 in The Egg Trick

as 'Magician'.

Fri, Jun 21 2013

Doctor Who: The Snowmen

Ian McKellen was

73 in Doctor Who: The Snowmen

as 'The Great Intelligence (voice)'.

Tue, Dec 25 2012

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Ian McKellen was

73 in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

as 'Gandalf the Grey'.

Wed, Dec 12 2012

London 2012: Paralympics Opening Ceremony

Ian McKellen was

73 in London 2012: Paralympics Opening Ceremony

as 'Self'.

Wed, Aug 29 2012

Looking for Lowry

Ian McKellen was

71 in Looking for Lowry

as 'Himself'.

Sun, Apr 24 2011

The Betty Driver Story

Ian McKellen was

71 in The Betty Driver Story

as 'Self'.

Tue, Feb 01 2011

Lady Grey London

Ian McKellen was

71 in Lady Grey London

Wed, Dec 08 2010

Small-Time Revolutionary

Ian McKellen was

71 in Small-Time Revolutionary

as 'Hamish Miller (voice)'.

Thu, Jul 22 2010

A Lost and Found Box of Human Sensation

Ian McKellen was

71 in A Lost and Found Box of Human Sensation

as 'Narrator (voice)'.

Fri, Jun 25 2010

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

Ian McKellen was

70 in Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Tue, May 04 2010

Theatreland

Ian McKellen was

69 in Theatreland

as 'Himself'.

Thu, Jan 01 2009

King Lear

Ian McKellen was

69 in King Lear

as 'King Lear'.

Wed, Aug 06 2008

The Golden Compass

Ian McKellen was

68 in The Golden Compass

as 'Iorek Byrnison (voice)'.

Tue, Dec 04 2007

Stardust

Ian McKellen was

68 in Stardust

as 'Narrator (voice)'.

Fri, Aug 10 2007

The Art of Breaking Character

Ian McKellen was

67 in The Art of Breaking Character

as 'Self'.

Mon, Mar 26 2007

For the Love of God

Ian McKellen was

67 in For the Love of God

as 'The Jackdaw'.

Wed, Feb 28 2007

Flushed Away

Ian McKellen was

67 in Flushed Away

as 'The Toad (voice)'.

Sun, Oct 22 2006

X-Men: The Last Stand

Ian McKellen was

66 in X-Men: The Last Stand

as 'Erik Lehnsherr / Magneto'.

Wed, May 24 2006

The Da Vinci Code

Ian McKellen was

66 in The Da Vinci Code

as 'Sir Leigh Teabing'.

Wed, May 17 2006

Saint of 9/11

Ian McKellen was

66 in Saint of 9/11

as 'Narrator'.

Thu, Apr 27 2006

Doogal

Ian McKellen was

66 in Doogal

as 'Zebedee (voice)'.

Fri, Feb 24 2006

Asylum

Ian McKellen was

66 in Asylum

as 'Dr. Peter Cleave'.

Fri, Sep 09 2005

Neverwas

Ian McKellen was

66 in Neverwas

as 'Gabriel Finch'.

Fri, Sep 09 2005

The Hobart Shakespeareans

Ian McKellen was

66 in The Hobart Shakespeareans

as 'Himself'.

Tue, Sep 06 2005

The Magic Roundabout

Ian McKellen was

65 in The Magic Roundabout

as 'Zebedee (voice)'.

Wed, Feb 02 2005

Ringers: Lord of the Fans

Ian McKellen was

65 in Ringers: Lord of the Fans

as 'Self'.

Fri, Jan 21 2005

Eighteen

Ian McKellen was

65 in Eighteen

as 'Jason Anders (voice)'.

Sat, Jan 01 2005

A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King'

Ian McKellen was

65 in A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King'

as 'Self'.

Tue, Dec 14 2004

Frodo Is Great... Who Is That?!!

Ian McKellen was

65 in Frodo Is Great... Who Is That?!!

as 'Self'.

Fri, Jul 23 2004

Peter Tatchell: Just Who Does He Think He Is?

Ian McKellen was

64 in Peter Tatchell: Just Who Does He Think He Is?

Sat, Mar 27 2004

The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision

Ian McKellen was

64 in The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision

as 'Self'.

Fri, Dec 26 2003

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Ian McKellen was

64 in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

as 'Gandalf'.

Wed, Dec 17 2003

Beyond the Movie: The Return of the King

Ian McKellen was

64 in Beyond the Movie: The Return of the King

as 'Self'.

Fri, Dec 12 2003

The Second Uncanny Issue of X-Men - Making X2

Ian McKellen was

64 in The Second Uncanny Issue of X-Men - Making X2

Tue, Nov 25 2003

Ian McKellen was

63 in X2

as 'Eric Lehnsherr / Magneto'.

Sun, Apr 27 2003

X-Men: Premieres Around the World

Ian McKellen was

63 in X-Men: Premieres Around the World

as 'Self'.

Tue, Feb 11 2003

Evolution X - The Making of X-Men

Ian McKellen was

63 in Evolution X - The Making of X-Men

Tue, Feb 11 2003

Émile

Ian McKellen was

63 in Émile

as 'Emile'.

Wed, Jan 01 2003

Film Collectibles: Capturing Movie Memories

Ian McKellen was

63 in Film Collectibles: Capturing Movie Memories

as 'Self'.

Wed, Jan 01 2003

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

Ian McKellen was

63 in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

as 'Gandalf'.

Wed, Dec 18 2002

Lord of the Piercing

Ian McKellen was

63 in Lord of the Piercing

as 'Gandalf the Grey (archive footage)'.

Thu, Jun 06 2002

Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring

Ian McKellen was

62 in Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring

as 'Self'.

Sun, Dec 23 2001

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Ian McKellen was

62 in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

as 'Gandalf'.

Tue, Dec 18 2001

A Passage to Middle-Earth: Making of 'Lord of the Rings'

Ian McKellen was

62 in A Passage to Middle-Earth: Making of 'Lord of the Rings'

as 'Self'.

Sun, Dec 09 2001

Quest for the Ring

Ian McKellen was

62 in Quest for the Ring

as 'Self'.

Thu, Nov 29 2001

Larry & Vivien: The Oliviers in Love

Ian McKellen was

62 in Larry & Vivien: The Oliviers in Love

as 'Narrator (voice)'.

Thu, Sep 13 2001

Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!

Ian McKellen was

61 in Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!

as 'Self'.

Tue, Aug 29 2000

X-Men

Ian McKellen was

61 in X-Men

as 'Magneto'.

Thu, Jul 13 2000

X-Men: The Mutant Watch

Ian McKellen was

61 in X-Men: The Mutant Watch

as 'Self - 'Magneto''.

Sun, Jul 02 2000

Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man

Ian McKellen was

60 in Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man

as 'Narrator (voice)'.

Fri, May 05 2000

The World of Gods and Monsters: A Journey with James Whale

Ian McKellen was

60 in The World of Gods and Monsters: A Journey with James Whale

as 'Self'.

Tue, Jun 08 1999

Apt Pupil

Ian McKellen was

59 in Apt Pupil

as 'Kurt Dussander'.

Fri, Oct 23 1998

Gods and Monsters

Ian McKellen was

59 in Gods and Monsters

as 'James Whale'.

Sat, Sep 12 1998

Swept from the Sea

Ian McKellen was

58 in Swept from the Sea

as 'Dr. James Kennedy'.

Fri, Jan 23 1998

Bent

Ian McKellen was

58 in Bent

as 'Uncle Freddie'.

Wed, Nov 26 1997

Surviving Friendly Fire

Ian McKellen was

58 in Surviving Friendly Fire

Sat, Jun 21 1997

A Bit Of Scarlet

Ian McKellen was

58 in A Bit Of Scarlet

as 'Narrator'.

Fri, Jun 20 1997

An Evening with Lily Savage

Ian McKellen was

57 in An Evening with Lily Savage

as 'Self'.

Mon, Nov 11 1996

Rasputin

Ian McKellen was

56 in Rasputin

as 'Tsar Nicholas II'.

Sat, Mar 23 1996

Richard III

Ian McKellen was

56 in Richard III

as 'Richard III'.

Fri, Dec 29 1995

Restoration

Ian McKellen was

56 in Restoration

as 'Will Gates'.

Fri, Dec 29 1995

Jack & Sarah

Ian McKellen was

56 in Jack & Sarah

as 'William'.

Fri, Jun 02 1995

Cold Comfort Farm

Ian McKellen was

55 in Cold Comfort Farm

as 'Amos Starkadder'.

Sun, Jan 01 1995

To Die For

Ian McKellen was

55 in To Die For

as 'Quilt Documentary Narrator (voice)'.

Fri, Dec 02 1994

Stonewall 25: Global Voices of Pride and Protest

Ian McKellen was

55 in Stonewall 25: Global Voices of Pride and Protest

Fri, Sep 23 1994

The Shadow

Ian McKellen was

55 in The Shadow

as 'Dr. Reinhardt Lane'.

Fri, Jul 01 1994

David Macaulay: Roman City

Ian McKellen was

54 in David Macaulay: Roman City

as 'Augustus Caesar (voice)'.

Tue, Feb 15 1994

I'll Do Anything

Ian McKellen was

54 in I'll Do Anything

as 'John Earl McAlpine'.

Fri, Feb 04 1994

Camp Christmas

Ian McKellen was

54 in Camp Christmas

Fri, Dec 24 1993

Six Degrees of Separation

Ian McKellen was

54 in Six Degrees of Separation

as 'Geoffrey'.

Wed, Dec 08 1993

And the Band Played On

Ian McKellen was

54 in And the Band Played On

as 'Bill Kraus'.

Sat, Sep 11 1993

The Ballad of Little Jo

Ian McKellen was

54 in The Ballad of Little Jo

as 'Percy Corcoran'.

Fri, Aug 20 1993

Armistead Maupin Is a Man I Dreamt Up

Ian McKellen was

54 in Armistead Maupin Is a Man I Dreamt Up

as 'Narration (voice)'.

Wed, Jun 23 1993

Last Action Hero

Ian McKellen was

54 in Last Action Hero

as 'Death'.

Fri, Jun 18 1993

Gladio

Ian McKellen was

53 in Gladio

as 'Aldo Moro (voice)'.

Fri, Jul 10 1992

Othello

Ian McKellen was

51 in Othello

as 'Iago'.

Sat, Jun 23 1990

Countdown to War

Ian McKellen was

49 in Countdown to War

as 'Adolf Hitler'.

Fri, Apr 07 1989

Scandal

Ian McKellen was

49 in Scandal

as 'John Profumo'.

Fri, Mar 03 1989

Scarfe's Follies

Ian McKellen was

48 in Scarfe's Follies

Thu, Jan 28 1988

Zina

Ian McKellen was

46 in Zina

as 'Kronfeld'.

Fri, Nov 01 1985

Plenty

Ian McKellen was

46 in Plenty

as 'Sir Andrew Charleson'.

Fri, Sep 20 1985

The Keep

Ian McKellen was

44 in The Keep

as 'Dr. Theodore Cuza'.

Fri, Dec 16 1983

Walter and June

Ian McKellen was

43 in Walter and June

as 'Walter'.

Sat, Apr 30 1983

The Scarlet Pimpernel

Ian McKellen was

43 in The Scarlet Pimpernel

as 'Chauvelin'.

Tue, Nov 09 1982

Walter

Ian McKellen was

43 in Walter

as 'Walter'.

Tue, Nov 02 1982

Ian McKellen: Acting Shakespeare

Ian McKellen was

42 in Ian McKellen: Acting Shakespeare

Sun, Apr 25 1982

Priest of Love

Ian McKellen was

42 in Priest of Love

as 'D.H. Lawrence'.

Sun, Oct 11 1981

Every Good Boy Deserves Favour

Ian McKellen was

40 in Every Good Boy Deserves Favour

as 'Alexander Ivanov'.

Wed, Nov 14 1979

Macbeth

Ian McKellen was

39 in Macbeth

as 'Macbeth'.

Fri, Feb 02 1979

Hedda Gabler

Ian McKellen was

33 in Hedda Gabler

as 'George Tesman'.

Fri, Oct 20 1972

Hamlet

Ian McKellen was

31 in Hamlet

as 'Hamlet'.

Sat, Nov 07 1970

Edward II

Ian McKellen was

31 in Edward II

as 'King Edward'.

Thu, Aug 06 1970

The Tragedy of King Richard II

Ian McKellen was

31 in The Tragedy of King Richard II

as 'King Richard II'.

Thu, Jul 30 1970

The Promise

Ian McKellen was

30 in The Promise

Mon, Dec 01 1969

Alfred the Great

Ian McKellen was

30 in Alfred the Great

as 'Roger'.

Wed, Oct 08 1969

A Touch of Love

Ian McKellen was

30 in A Touch of Love

as 'George'.

Mon, Sep 01 1969

The Trial and Torture of Sir John Rampayne

Ian McKellen was

26 in The Trial and Torture of Sir John Rampayne

as 'Wolf'.

Wed, Nov 10 1965

Richard II

Ian McKellen will be

85+ in Richard II

as 'Richard II'.

Unreleased

Schadenfreude

Ian McKellen will be

85+ in Schadenfreude

as 'Continuity Announcer'.

Unreleased

Untitled Anthony Hopkins Documentary

Ian McKellen will be

85+ in Untitled Anthony Hopkins Documentary

as 'Self'.

Unreleased

The Christophers

Ian McKellen will be

85+ in The Christophers

Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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ted

Ian McKellen was

84+ in ted

as 'Narrator (voice)'.

First Air Date
Thu, Jan 11 2024

Great British Theatre

Ian McKellen was

82+ in Great British Theatre

First Air Date
Sat, Jun 12 2021

Reunited Apart

Ian McKellen was

80+ in Reunited Apart

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Apr 27 2020

Variety Studio: Actors on Actors

Ian McKellen was

75+ in Variety Studio: Actors on Actors

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Dec 21 2014

Trailblazer Honors

Ian McKellen was

75+ in Trailblazer Honors

as 'Self - Speaker'.

First Air Date
Fri, Jun 27 2014

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Ian McKellen was

74+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014

Vicious

Ian McKellen was

73+ in Vicious

as 'Freddie Thornhill'.

First Air Date
Mon, Apr 29 2013

Perspectives

Ian McKellen was

71+ in Perspectives

First Air Date
Sun, Apr 24 2011

The Prisoner

Ian McKellen was

70+ in The Prisoner

as '2 / Curtis'.

First Air Date
Sun, Nov 15 2009

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Ian McKellen was

70+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

as 'Self - Guest'.

First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009

The Graham Norton Show

Ian McKellen was

67+ in The Graham Norton Show

as 'Self - Guest, Self'.

First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007

The One Show

Ian McKellen was

67+ in The One Show

as 'Self - Guest'.

First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006

Extras

Ian McKellen was

66+ in Extras

as 'Ian McKellen'.

First Air Date
Thu, Jul 21 2005

Doctor Who

Ian McKellen was

65+ in Doctor Who

as 'Voice of the Snowman'.

First Air Date
Sat, Mar 26 2005

Who Do You Think You Are?

Ian McKellen was

65+ in Who Do You Think You Are?

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Tue, Oct 12 2004

The Paul O'Grady Show

Ian McKellen was

65+ in The Paul O'Grady Show

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 11 2004

Churchill

Ian McKellen was

64+ in Churchill

as 'Himself - Narrator (voice)'.

First Air Date
Wed, Oct 08 2003

Real Time with Bill Maher

Ian McKellen was

63+ in Real Time with Bill Maher

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Fri, Feb 21 2003

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Ian McKellen was

63+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live!

First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003

Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway

Ian McKellen was

63+ in Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sat, Jun 08 2002

David Copperfield

Ian McKellen was

60+ in David Copperfield

as 'Creakle'.

First Air Date
Sat, Dec 25 1999

Family Guy

Ian McKellen was

59+ in Family Guy

as 'Dr. Cecil Pritchfield (voice)'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jan 31 1999

Parkinson

Ian McKellen was

58+ in Parkinson

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1998

The View

Ian McKellen was

58+ in The View

as 'Self - Guest'.

First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997

Inside the Actors Studio

Ian McKellen was

55+ in Inside the Actors Studio

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Aug 14 1994

Tales of the City

Ian McKellen was

54+ in Tales of the City

as 'Archibald Anson Gidde'.

First Air Date
Tue, Sep 28 1993

Have I Got News for You

Ian McKellen was

51+ in Have I Got News for You

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Fri, Sep 28 1990

The Simpsons

Ian McKellen was

50+ in The Simpsons

as 'Ian McKellen (voice)'.

First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989

Windmills of the Gods

Ian McKellen was

48+ in Windmills of the Gods

as 'Chairman'.

First Air Date
Sun, Feb 07 1988

Playing Shakespeare

Ian McKellen was

45+ in Playing Shakespeare

First Air Date
Sun, Jul 29 1984

Pillar of Fire

Ian McKellen was

42+ in Pillar of Fire

as 'Narrator'.

First Air Date
Tue, Nov 10 1981

Armchair Thriller

Ian McKellen was

38+ in Armchair Thriller

as 'Anthony Skipling'.

First Air Date
Tue, Feb 21 1978

An Audience with...

Ian McKellen was

38+ in An Audience with...

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1978

Saturday Night Live

Ian McKellen was

36+ in Saturday Night Live

as 'Self - Host'.

First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975

Playhouse

Ian McKellen was

34+ in Playhouse

First Air Date
Wed, Mar 13 1974

Country Matters

Ian McKellen was

33+ in Country Matters

as 'David Masterman'.

First Air Date
Sun, Aug 20 1972

Sesame Street

Ian McKellen was

30+ in Sesame Street

as 'Himself'.

First Air Date
Mon, Nov 10 1969

David Copperfield

Ian McKellen was

26+ in David Copperfield

as 'David Copperfield'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jan 16 1966

BBC Play of the Month

Ian McKellen was

26+ in BBC Play of the Month

as 'Captain Plume'.

First Air Date
Tue, Oct 19 1965

Coronation Street

Ian McKellen was

21+ in Coronation Street

as 'Mel Hutchwright'.

First Air Date
Fri, Dec 09 1960

The Oscars

Ian McKellen was

13+ in The Oscars

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953

Amol Rajan Interviews

Ian McKellen will be

85+ in Amol Rajan Interviews

as 'Self - Interviewed Guest'.

First Air Date
Unreleased