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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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Poster of The Critic
The Critic
Ian McKellen was
85 in The Critic
as 'Jimmy Erskine'.
Fri, Sep 13 2024
Poster of Dragfox
Dragfox
Ian McKellen was
85 in Dragfox
as 'Ginger Snap the Fox (Speaking)'.
Thu, Aug 29 2024
Poster of The Real Ken Dodd: The Man I Loved
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
Poster of The Life and Death of Lily Savage
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
Poster of Hamlet
Hamlet
Ian McKellen was
84 in Hamlet
as 'Hamlet'.
Tue, Feb 27 2024
Poster of The One Note Man
The One Note Man
Ian McKellen was
84 in The One Note Man
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Tue, Aug 08 2023
Poster of Quintessentially British
Quintessentially British
Ian McKellen was
83 in Quintessentially British
as 'Self'.
Thu, Oct 27 2022
Poster of Hamlet Within
Hamlet Within
Ian McKellen was
82 in Hamlet Within
Sat, May 21 2022
Poster of Amol Rajan Interviews Ian McKellen
Amol Rajan Interviews Ian McKellen
Ian McKellen was
82 in Amol Rajan Interviews Ian McKellen
as 'Self'.
Thu, Mar 03 2022
Poster of Hating Peter Tatchell
Hating Peter Tatchell
Ian McKellen was
82 in Hating Peter Tatchell
as 'Self'.
Mon, Nov 01 2021
Poster of Infinitum: Subject Unknown
Infinitum: Subject Unknown
Ian McKellen was
81 in Infinitum: Subject Unknown
as 'Dr. Charles Marland-White'.
Wed, Mar 03 2021
Poster of Ian McKellen on Stage: With Tolkien, Shakespeare, Others and YOU
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
Poster of Du Fu: China's Greatest Poet
Du Fu: China's Greatest Poet
Ian McKellen was
80 in Du Fu: China's Greatest Poet
Sun, Apr 05 2020
Poster of Cats
Cats
Ian McKellen was
80 in Cats
as 'Gus, the Theatre Cat'.
Thu, Dec 19 2019
Poster of The Good Liar
The Good Liar
Ian McKellen was
80 in The Good Liar
as 'Roy Courtnay'.
Fri, Nov 08 2019
Poster of On Broadway
On Broadway
Ian McKellen was
80 in On Broadway
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 12 2019
Poster of All Is True
All Is True
Ian McKellen was
79 in All Is True
as 'Earl of Southampton'.
Fri, Dec 21 2018
Poster of National Theatre Live: King Lear
National Theatre Live: King Lear
Ian McKellen was
79 in National Theatre Live: King Lear
as 'King Lear'.
Thu, Sep 27 2018
Poster of McKellen: Playing the Part
McKellen: Playing the Part
Ian McKellen was
79 in McKellen: Playing the Part
as 'Himself'.
Fri, May 25 2018
Poster of Animal Crackers
Animal Crackers
Ian McKellen was
78 in Animal Crackers
as 'Horatio P. Huntington (voice)'.
Fri, Jun 23 2017
Poster of The Paul O'Grady Story
The Paul O'Grady Story
Ian McKellen was
78 in The Paul O'Grady Story
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jun 23 2017
Poster of How a Kite Flies
How a Kite Flies
Ian McKellen was
77 in How a Kite Flies
as 'Mr. Kite (voice)'.
Fri, Apr 28 2017
Poster of Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast
Ian McKellen was
77 in Beauty and the Beast
as 'Cogsworth'.
Thu, Mar 16 2017
Poster of The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin
The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin
Ian McKellen was
77 in The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin
as 'Self'.
Sat, Mar 11 2017
Poster of Edmund the Magnificent
Edmund the Magnificent
Ian McKellen was
77 in Edmund the Magnificent
as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
Wed, Mar 01 2017
Poster of Judi Dench: All the World's Her Stage
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
Poster of National Theatre Live: No Man's Land
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
Poster of Play the Devil: Making Richard III
Play the Devil: Making Richard III
Ian McKellen was
77 in Play the Devil: Making Richard III
Tue, May 31 2016
Poster of Shakespeare on Film
Shakespeare on Film
Ian McKellen was
77 in Shakespeare on Film
Tue, May 31 2016
Poster of Shakespeare on Stage, Screen and Elsewhere with Ian McKellen
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
Poster of All the World's a Screen: Shakespeare on Film
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
Poster of Shakespeare Live! From the RSC
Shakespeare Live! From the RSC
Ian McKellen was
76 in Shakespeare Live! From the RSC
as 'Self - Performer'.
Sat, Apr 23 2016
Poster of The Roof
The Roof
Ian McKellen was
76 in The Roof
as 'And Even Yet Another Fan'.
Thu, Mar 31 2016
Poster of Knights of Classic Drama at the BBC
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
Poster of The Dresser
The Dresser
Ian McKellen was
76 in The Dresser
as 'Norman'.
Sat, Oct 31 2015
Poster of Mr. Holmes
Mr. Holmes
Ian McKellen was
76 in Mr. Holmes
as 'Sherlock Holmes'.
Fri, Jun 19 2015
Poster of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
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
Poster of Nelson Mandela Redrawn
Nelson Mandela Redrawn
Ian McKellen was
75 in Nelson Mandela Redrawn
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jul 18 2014
Poster of X-Men: Days of Future Past
X-Men: Days of Future Past
Ian McKellen was
74 in X-Men: Days of Future Past
as 'Magneto'.
Thu, May 15 2014
Poster of Miss in Her Teens
Miss in Her Teens
Ian McKellen was
74 in Miss in Her Teens
as 'The Prologue'.
Tue, Apr 15 2014
Poster of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
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
Poster of The Wolverine: Path of a Ronin
The Wolverine: Path of a Ronin
Ian McKellen was
74 in The Wolverine: Path of a Ronin
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 03 2013
Poster of The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot
The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot
Ian McKellen was
74 in The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot
as 'Self'.
Sat, Nov 23 2013
Poster of Muse of Fire
Muse of Fire
Ian McKellen was
74 in Muse of Fire
as 'Self'.
Thu, Sep 26 2013
Poster of The Wolverine
The Wolverine
Ian McKellen was
74 in The Wolverine
as 'Erik Lehnsherr / Magneto (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jul 21 2013
Poster of The Egg Trick
The Egg Trick
Ian McKellen was
74 in The Egg Trick
as 'Magician'.
Fri, Jun 21 2013
Poster of Doctor Who: The Snowmen
Doctor Who: The Snowmen
Ian McKellen was
73 in Doctor Who: The Snowmen
as 'The Great Intelligence (voice)'.
Tue, Dec 25 2012
Poster of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Ian McKellen was
73 in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
as 'Gandalf the Grey'.
Wed, Dec 12 2012
Poster of London 2012: Paralympics Opening Ceremony
London 2012: Paralympics Opening Ceremony
Ian McKellen was
73 in London 2012: Paralympics Opening Ceremony
as 'Self'.
Wed, Aug 29 2012
Poster of Looking for Lowry
Looking for Lowry
Ian McKellen was
71 in Looking for Lowry
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Apr 24 2011
Poster of The Betty Driver Story
The Betty Driver Story
Ian McKellen was
71 in The Betty Driver Story
as 'Self'.
Tue, Feb 01 2011
Poster of Lady Grey London
Lady Grey London
Ian McKellen was
71 in Lady Grey London
Wed, Dec 08 2010
Poster of Small-Time Revolutionary
Small-Time Revolutionary
Ian McKellen was
71 in Small-Time Revolutionary
as 'Hamish Miller (voice)'.
Thu, Jul 22 2010
Poster of A Lost and Found Box of Human Sensation
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
Poster of Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
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
Poster of Theatreland
Theatreland
Ian McKellen was
69 in Theatreland
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of King Lear
King Lear
Ian McKellen was
69 in King Lear
as 'King Lear'.
Wed, Aug 06 2008
Poster of The Golden Compass
The Golden Compass
Ian McKellen was
68 in The Golden Compass
as 'Iorek Byrnison (voice)'.
Tue, Dec 04 2007
Poster of Stardust
Stardust
Ian McKellen was
68 in Stardust
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Fri, Aug 10 2007
Poster of The Art of Breaking Character
The Art of Breaking Character
Ian McKellen was
67 in The Art of Breaking Character
as 'Self'.
Mon, Mar 26 2007
Poster of For the Love of God
For the Love of God
Ian McKellen was
67 in For the Love of God
as 'The Jackdaw'.
Wed, Feb 28 2007
Poster of Flushed Away
Flushed Away
Ian McKellen was
67 in Flushed Away
as 'The Toad (voice)'.
Sun, Oct 22 2006
Poster of X-Men: The Last Stand
X-Men: The Last Stand
Ian McKellen was
66 in X-Men: The Last Stand
as 'Erik Lehnsherr / Magneto'.
Wed, May 24 2006
Poster of The Da Vinci Code
The Da Vinci Code
Ian McKellen was
66 in The Da Vinci Code
as 'Sir Leigh Teabing'.
Wed, May 17 2006
Poster of Saint of 9/11
Saint of 9/11
Ian McKellen was
66 in Saint of 9/11
as 'Narrator'.
Thu, Apr 27 2006
Poster of Doogal
Doogal
Ian McKellen was
66 in Doogal
as 'Zebedee (voice)'.
Fri, Feb 24 2006
Poster of Asylum
Asylum
Ian McKellen was
66 in Asylum
as 'Dr. Peter Cleave'.
Fri, Sep 09 2005
Poster of Neverwas
Neverwas
Ian McKellen was
66 in Neverwas
as 'Gabriel Finch'.
Fri, Sep 09 2005
Poster of The Hobart Shakespeareans
The Hobart Shakespeareans
Ian McKellen was
66 in The Hobart Shakespeareans
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Sep 06 2005
Poster of The Magic Roundabout
The Magic Roundabout
Ian McKellen was
65 in The Magic Roundabout
as 'Zebedee (voice)'.
Wed, Feb 02 2005
Poster of Ringers: Lord of the Fans
Ringers: Lord of the Fans
Ian McKellen was
65 in Ringers: Lord of the Fans
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 21 2005
Poster of Eighteen
Eighteen
Ian McKellen was
65 in Eighteen
as 'Jason Anders (voice)'.
Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King'
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
Poster of Frodo Is Great... Who Is That?!!
Frodo Is Great... Who Is That?!!
Ian McKellen was
65 in Frodo Is Great... Who Is That?!!
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jul 23 2004
Poster of Peter Tatchell: Just Who Does He Think He Is?
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
Poster of The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision
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
Poster of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
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
Poster of Beyond the Movie: The Return of the King
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
Poster of The Second Uncanny Issue of X-Men - Making X2
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
Poster of X2
X2
Ian McKellen was
63 in X2
as 'Eric Lehnsherr / Magneto'.
Sun, Apr 27 2003
Poster of X-Men: Premieres Around the World
X-Men: Premieres Around the World
Ian McKellen was
63 in X-Men: Premieres Around the World
as 'Self'.
Tue, Feb 11 2003
Poster of Evolution X - The Making of X-Men
Evolution X - The Making of X-Men
Ian McKellen was
63 in Evolution X - The Making of X-Men
Tue, Feb 11 2003
Poster of Émile
Émile
Ian McKellen was
63 in Émile
as 'Emile'.
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Film Collectibles: Capturing Movie Memories
Film Collectibles: Capturing Movie Memories
Ian McKellen was
63 in Film Collectibles: Capturing Movie Memories
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
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
Poster of Lord of the Piercing
Lord of the Piercing
Ian McKellen was
63 in Lord of the Piercing
as 'Gandalf the Grey (archive footage)'.
Thu, Jun 06 2002
Poster of Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring
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
Poster of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
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
Poster of A Passage to Middle-Earth: Making of 'Lord of the Rings'
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
Poster of Quest for the Ring
Quest for the Ring
Ian McKellen was
62 in Quest for the Ring
as 'Self'.
Thu, Nov 29 2001
Poster of Larry & Vivien: The Oliviers in Love
Larry & Vivien: The Oliviers in Love
Ian McKellen was
62 in Larry & Vivien: The Oliviers in Love
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Thu, Sep 13 2001
Poster of Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!
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
Poster of X-Men
X-Men
Ian McKellen was
61 in X-Men
as 'Magneto'.
Thu, Jul 13 2000
Poster of X-Men: The Mutant Watch
X-Men: The Mutant Watch
Ian McKellen was
61 in X-Men: The Mutant Watch
as 'Self - 'Magneto''.
Sun, Jul 02 2000
Poster of Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man
Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man
Ian McKellen was
60 in Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Fri, May 05 2000
Poster of The World of Gods and Monsters: A Journey with James Whale
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
Poster of Apt Pupil
Apt Pupil
Ian McKellen was
59 in Apt Pupil
as 'Kurt Dussander'.
Fri, Oct 23 1998
Poster of Gods and Monsters
Gods and Monsters
Ian McKellen was
59 in Gods and Monsters
as 'James Whale'.
Sat, Sep 12 1998
Poster of Swept from the Sea
Swept from the Sea
Ian McKellen was
58 in Swept from the Sea
as 'Dr. James Kennedy'.
Fri, Jan 23 1998
Poster of Bent
Bent
Ian McKellen was
58 in Bent
as 'Uncle Freddie'.
Wed, Nov 26 1997
Poster of Surviving Friendly Fire
Surviving Friendly Fire
Ian McKellen was
58 in Surviving Friendly Fire
Sat, Jun 21 1997
Poster of A Bit Of Scarlet
A Bit Of Scarlet
Ian McKellen was
58 in A Bit Of Scarlet
as 'Narrator'.
Fri, Jun 20 1997
Poster of An Evening with Lily Savage
An Evening with Lily Savage
Ian McKellen was
57 in An Evening with Lily Savage
as 'Self'.
Mon, Nov 11 1996
Poster of Rasputin
Rasputin
Ian McKellen was
56 in Rasputin
as 'Tsar Nicholas II'.
Sat, Mar 23 1996
Poster of Richard III
Richard III
Ian McKellen was
56 in Richard III
as 'Richard III'.
Fri, Dec 29 1995
Poster of Restoration
Restoration
Ian McKellen was
56 in Restoration
as 'Will Gates'.
Fri, Dec 29 1995
Poster of Jack & Sarah
Jack & Sarah
Ian McKellen was
56 in Jack & Sarah
as 'William'.
Fri, Jun 02 1995
Poster of Cold Comfort Farm
Cold Comfort Farm
Ian McKellen was
55 in Cold Comfort Farm
as 'Amos Starkadder'.
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of To Die For
To Die For
Ian McKellen was
55 in To Die For
as 'Quilt Documentary Narrator (voice)'.
Fri, Dec 02 1994
Poster of Stonewall 25: Global Voices of Pride and Protest
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
Poster of The Shadow
The Shadow
Ian McKellen was
55 in The Shadow
as 'Dr. Reinhardt Lane'.
Fri, Jul 01 1994
Poster of David Macaulay: Roman City
David Macaulay: Roman City
Ian McKellen was
54 in David Macaulay: Roman City
as 'Augustus Caesar (voice)'.
Tue, Feb 15 1994
Poster of I'll Do Anything
I'll Do Anything
Ian McKellen was
54 in I'll Do Anything
as 'John Earl McAlpine'.
Fri, Feb 04 1994
Poster of Camp Christmas
Camp Christmas
Ian McKellen was
54 in Camp Christmas
Fri, Dec 24 1993
Poster of Six Degrees of Separation
Six Degrees of Separation
Ian McKellen was
54 in Six Degrees of Separation
as 'Geoffrey'.
Wed, Dec 08 1993
Poster of And the Band Played On
And the Band Played On
Ian McKellen was
54 in And the Band Played On
as 'Bill Kraus'.
Sat, Sep 11 1993
Poster of The Ballad of Little Jo
The Ballad of Little Jo
Ian McKellen was
54 in The Ballad of Little Jo
as 'Percy Corcoran'.
Fri, Aug 20 1993
Poster of Armistead Maupin Is a Man I Dreamt Up
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
Poster of Last Action Hero
Last Action Hero
Ian McKellen was
54 in Last Action Hero
as 'Death'.
Fri, Jun 18 1993
Poster of Gladio
Gladio
Ian McKellen was
53 in Gladio
as 'Aldo Moro (voice)'.
Fri, Jul 10 1992
Poster of Othello
Othello
Ian McKellen was
51 in Othello
as 'Iago'.
Sat, Jun 23 1990
Poster of Countdown to War
Countdown to War
Ian McKellen was
49 in Countdown to War
as 'Adolf Hitler'.
Fri, Apr 07 1989
Poster of Scandal
Scandal
Ian McKellen was
49 in Scandal
as 'John Profumo'.
Fri, Mar 03 1989
Poster of Scarfe's Follies
Scarfe's Follies
Ian McKellen was
48 in Scarfe's Follies
Thu, Jan 28 1988
Poster of Zina
Zina
Ian McKellen was
46 in Zina
as 'Kronfeld'.
Fri, Nov 01 1985
Poster of Plenty
Plenty
Ian McKellen was
46 in Plenty
as 'Sir Andrew Charleson'.
Fri, Sep 20 1985
Poster of The Keep
The Keep
Ian McKellen was
44 in The Keep
as 'Dr. Theodore Cuza'.
Fri, Dec 16 1983
Poster of Walter and June
Walter and June
Ian McKellen was
43 in Walter and June
as 'Walter'.
Sat, Apr 30 1983
Poster of The Scarlet Pimpernel
The Scarlet Pimpernel
Ian McKellen was
43 in The Scarlet Pimpernel
as 'Chauvelin'.
Tue, Nov 09 1982
Poster of Walter
Walter
Ian McKellen was
43 in Walter
as 'Walter'.
Tue, Nov 02 1982
Poster of Ian McKellen: Acting Shakespeare
Ian McKellen: Acting Shakespeare
Ian McKellen was
42 in Ian McKellen: Acting Shakespeare
Sun, Apr 25 1982
Poster of Priest of Love
Priest of Love
Ian McKellen was
42 in Priest of Love
as 'D.H. Lawrence'.
Sun, Oct 11 1981
Poster of Every Good Boy Deserves Favour
Every Good Boy Deserves Favour
Ian McKellen was
40 in Every Good Boy Deserves Favour
as 'Alexander Ivanov'.
Wed, Nov 14 1979
Poster of Macbeth
Macbeth
Ian McKellen was
39 in Macbeth
as 'Macbeth'.
Fri, Feb 02 1979
Poster of Hedda Gabler
Hedda Gabler
Ian McKellen was
33 in Hedda Gabler
as 'George Tesman'.
Fri, Oct 20 1972
Poster of Hamlet
Hamlet
Ian McKellen was
31 in Hamlet
as 'Hamlet'.
Sat, Nov 07 1970
Poster of Edward II
Edward II
Ian McKellen was
31 in Edward II
as 'King Edward'.
Thu, Aug 06 1970
Poster of The Tragedy of King Richard II
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
Poster of The Promise
The Promise
Ian McKellen was
30 in The Promise
Mon, Dec 01 1969
Poster of Alfred the Great
Alfred the Great
Ian McKellen was
30 in Alfred the Great
as 'Roger'.
Wed, Oct 08 1969
Poster of A Touch of Love
A Touch of Love
Ian McKellen was
30 in A Touch of Love
as 'George'.
Mon, Sep 01 1969
Poster of The Trial and Torture of Sir John Rampayne
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
Poster of Richard II
Richard II
Ian McKellen will be
85+ in Richard II
as 'Richard II'.
Unreleased
Poster of Schadenfreude
Schadenfreude
Ian McKellen will be
85+ in Schadenfreude
as 'Continuity Announcer'.
Unreleased
Poster of Hamlet Revenant
Hamlet Revenant
Ian McKellen will be
85+ in Hamlet Revenant
Unreleased
Poster of Untitled Anthony Hopkins Documentary
Untitled Anthony Hopkins Documentary
Ian McKellen will be
85+ in Untitled Anthony Hopkins Documentary
as 'Self'.
Unreleased
Poster of The Christophers
The Christophers
Ian McKellen will be
85+ in The Christophers
Unreleased
Poster of Marley
Marley
Ian McKellen will be
85+ in Marley
as 'Scrooge (rumored)'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of ted
ted
Ian McKellen was
84+ in ted
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 11 2024
Poster of Great British Theatre
Great British Theatre
Ian McKellen was
82+ in Great British Theatre
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 12 2021
Poster of Reunited Apart
Reunited Apart
Ian McKellen was
80+ in Reunited Apart
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 27 2020
Poster of Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Ian McKellen was
75+ in Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 21 2014
Poster of Trailblazer Honors
Trailblazer Honors
Ian McKellen was
75+ in Trailblazer Honors
as 'Self - Speaker'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 27 2014
Poster of Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Ian McKellen was
74+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014
Poster of Vicious
Vicious
Ian McKellen was
73+ in Vicious
as 'Freddie Thornhill'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 29 2013
Poster of Perspectives
Perspectives
Ian McKellen was
71+ in Perspectives
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 24 2011
Poster of The Prisoner
The Prisoner
Ian McKellen was
70+ in The Prisoner
as '2 / Curtis'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 15 2009
Poster of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
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
Poster of The Graham Norton Show
The Graham Norton Show
Ian McKellen was
67+ in The Graham Norton Show
as 'Self - Guest, Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007
Poster of The One Show
The One Show
Ian McKellen was
67+ in The One Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006
Poster of Extras
Extras
Ian McKellen was
66+ in Extras
as 'Ian McKellen'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 21 2005
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Ian McKellen was
65+ in Doctor Who
as 'Voice of the Snowman'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 26 2005
Poster of Who Do You Think You Are?
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
Poster of The Paul O'Grady Show
The Paul O'Grady Show
Ian McKellen was
65+ in The Paul O'Grady Show
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 11 2004
Poster of Churchill
Churchill
Ian McKellen was
64+ in Churchill
as 'Himself - Narrator (voice)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 08 2003
Poster of Real Time with Bill Maher
Real Time with Bill Maher
Ian McKellen was
63+ in Real Time with Bill Maher
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 21 2003
Poster of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Ian McKellen was
63+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live!
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003
Poster of Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway
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
Poster of David Copperfield
David Copperfield
Ian McKellen was
60+ in David Copperfield
as 'Creakle'.
First Air Date
Sat, Dec 25 1999
Poster of Family Guy
Family Guy
Ian McKellen was
59+ in Family Guy
as 'Dr. Cecil Pritchfield (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 31 1999
Poster of Parkinson
Parkinson
Ian McKellen was
58+ in Parkinson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1998
Poster of The View
The View
Ian McKellen was
58+ in The View
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of Inside the Actors Studio
Inside the Actors Studio
Ian McKellen was
55+ in Inside the Actors Studio
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 14 1994
Poster of Tales of the City
Tales of the City
Ian McKellen was
54+ in Tales of the City
as 'Archibald Anson Gidde'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 28 1993
Poster of Have I Got News for You
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
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Ian McKellen was
50+ in The Simpsons
as 'Ian McKellen (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of Windmills of the Gods
Windmills of the Gods
Ian McKellen was
48+ in Windmills of the Gods
as 'Chairman'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 07 1988
Poster of Playing Shakespeare
Playing Shakespeare
Ian McKellen was
45+ in Playing Shakespeare
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 29 1984
Poster of Pillar of Fire
Pillar of Fire
Ian McKellen was
42+ in Pillar of Fire
as 'Narrator'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 10 1981
Poster of Armchair Thriller
Armchair Thriller
Ian McKellen was
38+ in Armchair Thriller
as 'Anthony Skipling'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 21 1978
Poster of An Audience with...
An Audience with...
Ian McKellen was
38+ in An Audience with...
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1978
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Ian McKellen was
36+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Playhouse
Playhouse
Ian McKellen was
34+ in Playhouse
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 13 1974
Poster of Country Matters
Country Matters
Ian McKellen was
33+ in Country Matters
as 'David Masterman'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 20 1972
Poster of Sesame Street
Sesame Street
Ian McKellen was
30+ in Sesame Street
as 'Himself'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 10 1969
Poster of David Copperfield
David Copperfield
Ian McKellen was
26+ in David Copperfield
as 'David Copperfield'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 16 1966
Poster of BBC Play of the Month
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
Poster of Coronation Street
Coronation Street
Ian McKellen was
21+ in Coronation Street
as 'Mel Hutchwright'.
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 09 1960
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Ian McKellen was
13+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of Billy And Dom Eat The World
Billy And Dom Eat The World
Ian McKellen will be
85+ in Billy And Dom Eat The World
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Unreleased
Poster of Amol Rajan Interviews
Amol Rajan Interviews
Ian McKellen will be
85+ in Amol Rajan Interviews
as 'Self - Interviewed Guest'.
First Air Date
Unreleased