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Ian McKellen

Ian McKellen TV Listings

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FLIXeFri, May 9, 8:00 PMRestorationBuy
SHOeSat, May 10, 4:25 AMI'll Do AnythingBuy
MOMAXeSat, May 10, 9:00 AMFlushed AwayBuy
SHO2eSat, May 10, 12:00 PMI'll Do AnythingBuy
FLIXeMon, May 12, 9:45 PMRestorationBuy
STARZTue, May 13, 7:15 AMNeverwasBuy
SHOeWed, May 14, 11:00 AMI'll Do AnythingBuy
SHOeThu, May 15, 4:10 AMI'll Do AnythingBuy
MOMAXeFri, May 16, 7:15 AMFlushed AwayBuy
HBO2eFri, May 16, 10:00 PMX-Men: The Last StandBuy
ENCORESat, May 17, 6:00 AMThe Da Vinci CodeBuy
FLIXeSun, May 18, 11:30 PMRestorationBuy
HBO2eTue, May 20, 10:30 AMX-Men: The Last StandBuy
STARZThu, May 22, 8:00 AMNeverwasBuy
STARZThu, May 22, 3:10 PMNeverwasBuy
SHO2eFri, May 23, 1:15 PMI'll Do AnythingBuy

Ian McKellen Biography

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  • Birth Name: Ian Murray McKellen
  • Birth Place: Burnley, Lancashire, England
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 05/25/1939, Gemini
  • Profession: Actor
Ian McKellen Fast Facts:
  • His interest in the theater was sparked by his parents, who took him to see Peter Pan at the Manchester Opera House when he was 3.
  • Originally wanted to become a journalist.
  • Made his professional stage debut in 1961 without any formal dramatic training in a production of A Man for All Seasons at the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry; later made his TV acting debut in 1964 in an episode of the British series Kipling.
  • Knighted by Margaret Thatcher in 1991 and later quoted in the Los Angeles Times as saying: "I think I get far more respect than I deserve in Hollywood, because of the 'Sir.' They think, 'Oh my God, who is this guy? Is he related to the Queen'?"
  • Claimed not to have read The Lord of the Rings books prior to acting in the film trilogy.
  • Turned down the role of Professor Albus Dumbledore in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
  • In addition to his knighthood, was made a Companion of Honour in the Queen's 2008 New Year's Honours for his contributions to drama and equality.
    Ian McKellen Relationships:
  • Denis Murray McKellen - Father
  • Jean McKellen - Sister
  • Margery Lois McKellen - Mother

  • Ian McKellen Awards:
  • 1994 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie - Nominee
  • 1996 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie - Nominee
  • 1998 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Nominee
  • 2001 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Nominee
  • 1981 Tony: Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play - Winner
  • 1984 Tony: Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play - Nominee
  • 2007 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 1996 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama - Nominee
  • 1999 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama - Nominee
  • 1997 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Winner

  • College:
  • University of Cambridge, St. Catharine's College, Cambridge, England (BA in English Literature, 1961)
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