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Ian McShane Biography

Ian McShane
  • Birth Place: Blackburn, Lancashire, England
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 09/29/1942, Libra
  • Profession: Actor
Although it may have seemed like Ian McShane came out of nowhere when he gained much critical acclaim as the charismatic villain of Deadwood, this British actor already had four decades of experience under his belt. The darkly appealing performer starred on both stage and screen in his homeland, most notably as the title character in the BBC series Lovejoy, and made occasional appearances on American TV, including Roots and a one-year stint on Dallas. Married three times, McShane has been with current wife Gwen Humble since 1981 and was a grandfather by the time Deadwood earned him his first Emmy nomination in 2005.
Ian McShane Fast Facts:
  • Son of professional soccer player Harry McShane, who played for Manchester United.
  • Made his movie debut in 1962's The Wild and the Willing, quitting school at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art a semester short of graduation in order to take the role.
  • Often does voice-over work for TV commercials and narration for documentaries.
  • Prior to Deadwood, probably best known for starring in the popular BBC/A&E series Lovejoy.
  • Received the Television Critics Association award for Individual Achievement in Drama in 2004 for Deadwood. Nominated in the same category in 2005.
    Ian McShane Relationships:
  • Gwen Humble - Wife
  • Henry McShane - Father
  • Irene McShane - Mother
  • Kate - Daughter
  • Morgan - Son
  • Ruth Post - Ex-wife
  • Suzan Farmer - Ex-wife

    • Ian McShane Awards:
  • 2005 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama - Winner
  • 2005 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series - Nominee

  • College:
  • Attended Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London, England
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