Ian McKellen
British actor (born 1939)
- Born
- 25 May 1939, Burnley
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Occupation
- voice actor, stage actor, film actor, actor, television actor
- Films here
- 2
Sir Ian Murray McKellen (born 25 May 1939) is an English actor. Widely considered one of Britain's greatest actors, he is noted for his versatile roles on stage and screen, in genres ranging from Shakespearean dramas and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction. He is regarded as a British cultural icon and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1991. He has received numerous accolades, including a Tony Award, six Laurence Olivier Awards, two Actor Awards and a Golden Globe Award, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards, five BAFTAs and five Primetime Emmy Awards.
Filmography (martial arts films)
| Year | Film | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Displaced | Cast |
| 2013 | The Wolverine | Cast |
Frequent collaborators
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q170510 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.