Ian McKellen
| Born | May 25, 1939 |
| Hometown | Burnley, England |
| Net worth | $60 million |
| Height | 5'11" (1.80m) |
| Partner | Sean Mathias |
| Parents | Margery Lois Sutcliffe, Denis Murray McKellen |
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Ian McKellen says Harvey Weinstein once apologized for 'stealing' his Oscar
- Ian McKellen looks back on the misbegotten "Cats" movie, and his awkward run-in with Harvey Weinstein after losing the Oscar for best actor.
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MOVIES & TV SHOWS
AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2016 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Supporting Actor | The Dresser | Nominated |
| 2010 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie | The Prisoner | Nominated |
| 2009 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie | King Lear (2008 film) | Nominated |
| 2004 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Actor in a Supporting Role | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | Nominated |
| 2004 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | Winner |
More Stories
- CelebrityYahoo Movies UK
Ian McKellen says 'critics have lost their power' in the 21st century
Ian McKellen and director Anand Tucker speak to Yahoo UK about The Critic, and how different the world of journalism has become.
- EntertainmentCOMINGSOON.net
Ian McKellen Reveals Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’s Story & Sequel Plans
The Lord of the Rings film series is one of the few cinematic franchises that have successfully stood against the test of time. And now, following the news about more projects set in the same universe, the excitement among fans has significantly increased. Sir Ian McKellen, who portrayed Gandalf in all the previous six films, […] The post Ian McKellen Reveals Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’s Story & Sequel Plans appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and
- EntertainmentTotal Film
Gandalf actor Ian McKellen says the Lord of the Rings: Gollum movie script is coming "in the new year" and he'll "judge" whether to return then
The Hunt for Gollum is coming
- CelebrityYahoo Movies UK
Ian McKellen feels 'guilty' about fall which left him fearing for his life
The actor speaks to Yahoo UK about the "emotional injury" of his fall during a production of Player Kings, and why he feels he has "unfinished business".
- EntertainmentUSA TODAY
Ian McKellen talks new movie, bad reviews and realizing 'you're not immortal'
Ian McKellen, 85, opens up about new film "The Critic," playing Gandalf in "The Lord of the Rings," and accepting that he won't "live forever."
- CelebrityPeople
Ian McKellen Says Queen Elizabeth Was 'Quite Rude' and King Charles Is 'Clearly Damaged'
The actor aired some explosive opinions about the royal family in a new interview
- CelebrityMarie Claire US
Sir Ian McKellen Says He's "Most Definitely" on Prince Harry's Side When It Comes to the Royal Feud
And he called the Queen out for being rude when he met her in 2008.
- CelebrityThe Wrap
Ian McKellen Labels Queen Elizabeth ‘Quite Rude’ for Her Behavior Over Multiple Meetings, Calls Her ‘Quite Mad at the End’
“I’m most definitely on Harry’s side,” the “Lord of the Rings” actor tells Britain’s The Sunday Times The post Ian McKellen Labels Queen Elizabeth ‘Quite Rude’ for Her Behavior Over Multiple Meetings, Calls Her ‘Quite Mad at the End’ appeared first on TheWrap.
- CelebrityEntertainment Weekly
Ian McKellen says the Queen was 'quite rude' to him: 'Does anyone still actually go to the theater?'
The actor also opined that Prince Harry is "probably not bright enough or doesn't have the right friends to really help himself."
- CelebrityTheBlast
Sir Ian McKellen Is Asked To 'Return His Knighthood' After Calling Queen Elizabeth 'Rude' And 'Mad'
Sir Ian McKellen has been criticized after a recent interview in which he called Queen Elizabeth II "rude" and "quite mad."
