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About

Sir Ian Murray McKellen is an English actor. His career spans six decades, having performed in genres ranging from Shakespearean and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction. 1Source: wikipedia.org

Path to fame
Ian McKellen became an acclaimed thespian of the British stage with his performances in such works as Edward II. He also became a popular film actor, earning an Oscar nomination for his role in Gods and Monsters. 2Source: biography.com

Nicknames
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BIRTHDAY
May 25, 1939 (age 84)

BORN
Burnley, United Kingdom (Map)

ZODIAC SIGN
Gemini

EDUCATION

POLITICAL VIEWS
Unknown

Nationality
British

Ethnicity
Scottish, Northern Irish, English 3Source: ethnicelebs.com

EYE COLOR
Blue

HAIR COLOR
Gray

HEIGHT
5ft 10 ¼ (178.4 cm) 4Source: celebheights.com

WEIGHT
69 kg (152 lbs)

DIET
Vegetarian 5Source: happycow.net

HANDEDNESS
Right-handed 6Source: youtube.com

TATTOOS
Yes 7Source: inkedmag.com

SMOKE
Unknown

NET WORTH
$60 Million (2021) 8Source: celebritynetworth.com

Faith
Atheist 9Source: wikipedia.org

languages spoken
English

IQ
Unknown

House
London, United Kingdom (Map)

Daily routine
Unknown

Sexual Orientation
Homosexual 10Source: wikipedia.org

Dating history
Nick Cuthell (2002 – 2003), Sean Mathias (1978 – 1987), Brian Taylor (1964 – 1972), Patrick Stewart, Rupert Everett, Greg Nickels 11Source: whosdatedwho.com

Personal Quotes

Try and understand what part you have to play in the world in which you live. There’s more to life than you know and it’s all happening out there. Discover what part you can play and then go for it.

I often thought my gravestone would say, ‘Here lies Gandalf. He came out,’

I’ve often thought the Bible should have a disclaimer in the front saying this is fiction.

Acting is a very personal process. It has to do with expressing your own personality, and discovering the character you’re playing through your own experience – so we’re all different.

I’m dead against the idea that you should try to “cure” people of being gay. 12Source: azquotes.com

Favorite Things

hobbies
Travelling

pet
Dog

place to visit
Canada

food
Thai

On Social

Facebook
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Instagram
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Twitter
@IanMcKellen

TikTok
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Youtube
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On the Web

Official Website
mckellen.com

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Charity Work and Causes

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Family Tree

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Discussion

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Biography

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Filmography

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Interesting Facts

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Videos

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Fun Facts

Ian McKellan did not know a life without war until he was four-years-old

His mother died of breast cancer when he was just 12-years-old.

He was taunted at school by bullies who called him ‘Oscar’.

Ian McKellen had a 10-episode arc in Coronation Street.

His older sister introduced him to Shakespeare, sparking a lifelong love. 13Source: pinknews.co.uk