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Ian McKellen

Ian McKellen TV Listings

ChannelDate & TimeTitleBuy
AMCSun, Nov 22, 10:00 PMThe PrisonerBuy
AMCSun, Nov 22, 11:00 PMThe PrisonerBuy
AMCMon, Nov 23, 12:00 AMThe PrisonerBuy
AMCMon, Nov 23, 1:00 AMThe PrisonerBuy
HBO2eMon, Nov 23, 6:00 AMThe Golden CompassBuy
TMCeThu, Nov 26, 10:20 AMStardustBuy
HBO2eThu, Nov 26, 7:45 PMX-MenBuy
HBO2eSun, Nov 29, 6:00 AMThe Golden CompassBuy
AMCSun, Nov 29, 10:00 PMThe PrisonerBuy
AMCSun, Nov 29, 11:00 PMThe PrisonerBuy
AMCMon, Nov 30, 12:00 AMThe PrisonerBuy
AMCMon, Nov 30, 1:00 AMThe PrisonerBuy
TMCeMon, Nov 30, 4:00 PMStardustBuy
HBO2eMon, Nov 30, 4:30 PMX-MenBuy
FXMon, Nov 30, 8:00 PMX-Men: The Last StandBuy
SHOeTue, Dec 1, 10:05 AMStardustBuy
FXTue, Dec 1, 4:00 PMX-Men: The Last StandBuy
SHOeWed, Dec 2, 4:50 AMStardustBuy
CINEMAXWed, Dec 2, 4:20 PMThe Golden CompassBuy

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:
  • 1996 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor for a Miniseries or a Special - Nominee
  • 1994 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Special - 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
  • 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: Actor (Play) - Winner
  • 1984 Tony: Actor (Play) - Nominee
  • 2007 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 2009 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie - Nominee

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