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Ian McKellen

Bio: Sir Ian Murray McKellen (born 25 May 1939) is an English actor. With a career spanning more than sixty years, he is noted for his roles on the screen and stage in genres ranging from Shakespearean dramas and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction
Born: Thu, May 25 1939
Birthplace: Burnley, Lancashire, England, UK
Ian McKellen is 85 years old
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Poster of The Critic
The Critic
Ian McKellen was 85 in The Critic as 'Jimmy Erskine'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 13 2024
Poster of Dragfox
Dragfox
Ian McKellen was 85 in Dragfox as 'Ginger Snap the Fox (Speaking)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 29 2024
Poster of The Real Ken Dodd: The Man I Loved
The Real Ken Dodd: The Man I Loved
Ian McKellen was 85 in The Real Ken Dodd: The Man I Loved
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 09 2024
Poster of The Life and Death of Lily Savage
The Life and Death of Lily Savage
Ian McKellen was 84 in The Life and Death of Lily Savage as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 2024
Poster of Hamlet
Hamlet
Ian McKellen was 84 in Hamlet as 'Hamlet'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 27 2024
Poster of The One Note Man
The One Note Man
Ian McKellen was 84 in The One Note Man as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 08 2023
Poster of Quintessentially British
Quintessentially British
Ian McKellen was 83 in Quintessentially British as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 27 2022
Poster of Hamlet Within
Hamlet Within
Ian McKellen was 82 in Hamlet Within
Movie Released: Sat, May 21 2022
Poster of Hating Peter Tatchell
Hating Peter Tatchell
Ian McKellen was 82 in Hating Peter Tatchell as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 01 2021
Poster of Infinitum: Subject Unknown
Infinitum: Subject Unknown
Ian McKellen was 81 in Infinitum: Subject Unknown as 'Dr. Charles Marland-White'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 03 2021
Poster of Ian McKellen on Stage: With Tolkien, Shakespeare, Others and YOU
Ian McKellen on Stage: With Tolkien, Shakespeare, Others and YOU
Ian McKellen was 81 in Ian McKellen on Stage: With Tolkien, Shakespeare, Others and YOU
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 11 2020
Poster of Du Fu: China's Greatest Poet
Du Fu: China's Greatest Poet
Ian McKellen was 80 in Du Fu: China's Greatest Poet
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 05 2020
Poster of Cats
Cats
Ian McKellen was 80 in Cats as 'Gus, the Theatre Cat'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 19 2019
Poster of The Good Liar
The Good Liar
Ian McKellen was 80 in The Good Liar as 'Roy Courtnay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 08 2019
Poster of On Broadway
On Broadway
Ian McKellen was 80 in On Broadway as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 12 2019
Poster of All Is True
All Is True
Ian McKellen was 79 in All Is True as 'Earl of Southampton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 2018
Poster of National Theatre Live: King Lear
National Theatre Live: King Lear
Ian McKellen was 79 in National Theatre Live: King Lear as 'King Lear'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 27 2018
Poster of McKellen: Playing the Part
McKellen: Playing the Part
Ian McKellen was 79 in McKellen: Playing the Part as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 25 2018
Poster of The Paul O'Grady Story
The Paul O'Grady Story
Ian McKellen was 78 in The Paul O'Grady Story as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 2017
Poster of Animal Crackers
Animal Crackers
Ian McKellen was 78 in Animal Crackers as 'Horatio P. Huntington (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 2017
Poster of How a Kite Flies
How a Kite Flies
Ian McKellen was 77 in How a Kite Flies as 'Mr. Kite (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 28 2017
Poster of Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast
Ian McKellen was 77 in Beauty and the Beast as 'Cogsworth'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 16 2017
Poster of The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin
The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin
Ian McKellen was 77 in The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 11 2017
Poster of Edmund the Magnificent
Edmund the Magnificent
Ian McKellen was 77 in Edmund the Magnificent as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 01 2017
Poster of Judi Dench: All the World's Her Stage
Judi Dench: All the World's Her Stage
Ian McKellen was 77 in Judi Dench: All the World's Her Stage as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 30 2016
Poster of National Theatre Live: No Man's Land
National Theatre Live: No Man's Land
Ian McKellen was 77 in National Theatre Live: No Man's Land as 'Spooner'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 15 2016
Poster of Play the Devil: Making Richard III
Play the Devil: Making Richard III
Ian McKellen was 77 in Play the Devil: Making Richard III
Movie Released: Tue, May 31 2016
Poster of Shakespeare on Film
Shakespeare on Film
Ian McKellen was 77 in Shakespeare on Film
Movie Released: Tue, May 31 2016
Poster of Shakespeare on Stage, Screen and Elsewhere with Ian McKellen
Shakespeare on Stage, Screen and Elsewhere with Ian McKellen
Ian McKellen was 77 in Shakespeare on Stage, Screen and Elsewhere with Ian McKellen
Movie Released: Tue, May 31 2016
Poster of All the World's a Screen: Shakespeare on Film
All the World's a Screen: Shakespeare on Film
Ian McKellen was 76 in All the World's a Screen: Shakespeare on Film as 'Prospero's Speech Reader (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 24 2016
Poster of Shakespeare Live! From the RSC
Shakespeare Live! From the RSC
Ian McKellen was 76 in Shakespeare Live! From the RSC as 'Self - Performer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 23 2016
Poster of The Roof
The Roof
Ian McKellen was 76 in The Roof as 'And Even Yet Another Fan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 31 2016
Poster of Knights of Classic Drama at the BBC
Knights of Classic Drama at the BBC
Ian McKellen was 76 in Knights of Classic Drama at the BBC as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 01 2015
Poster of The Dresser
The Dresser
Ian McKellen was 76 in The Dresser as 'Norman'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 31 2015
Poster of Mr. Holmes
Mr. Holmes
Ian McKellen was 76 in Mr. Holmes as 'Sherlock Holmes'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 19 2015
Poster of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Ian McKellen was 75 in The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies as 'Gandalf the Grey'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 10 2014
Poster of Nelson Mandela Redrawn
Nelson Mandela Redrawn
Ian McKellen was 75 in Nelson Mandela Redrawn as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 18 2014
Poster of X-Men: Days of Future Past
X-Men: Days of Future Past
Ian McKellen was 74 in X-Men: Days of Future Past as 'Magneto'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 15 2014
Poster of Miss in Her Teens
Miss in Her Teens
Ian McKellen was 74 in Miss in Her Teens as 'The Prologue'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 15 2014
Poster of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Ian McKellen was 74 in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug as 'Gandalf the Grey'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 11 2013
Poster of The Wolverine: Path of a Ronin
The Wolverine: Path of a Ronin
Ian McKellen was 74 in The Wolverine: Path of a Ronin as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 03 2013
Poster of The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot
The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot
Ian McKellen was 74 in The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 23 2013
Poster of Muse of Fire
Muse of Fire
Ian McKellen was 74 in Muse of Fire as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 26 2013
Poster of The Wolverine
The Wolverine
Ian McKellen was 74 in The Wolverine as 'Erik Lehnsherr / Magneto (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 21 2013
Poster of The Egg Trick
The Egg Trick
Ian McKellen was 74 in The Egg Trick as 'Magician'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 2013
Poster of Doctor Who: The Snowmen
Doctor Who: The Snowmen
Ian McKellen was 73 in Doctor Who: The Snowmen as 'The Great Intelligence (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 2012
Poster of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Ian McKellen was 73 in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey as 'Gandalf the Grey'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 12 2012
Poster of London 2012: Paralympics Opening Ceremony
London 2012: Paralympics Opening Ceremony
Ian McKellen was 73 in London 2012: Paralympics Opening Ceremony as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 29 2012
Poster of Looking for Lowry
Looking for Lowry
Ian McKellen was 71 in Looking for Lowry as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 24 2011
Poster of The Betty Driver Story
The Betty Driver Story
Ian McKellen was 71 in The Betty Driver Story as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 01 2011
Poster of Lady Grey London
Lady Grey London
Ian McKellen was 71 in Lady Grey London
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 08 2010
Poster of Small-Time Revolutionary
Small-Time Revolutionary
Ian McKellen was 71 in Small-Time Revolutionary as 'Hamish Miller (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 22 2010
Poster of A Lost and Found Box of Human Sensation
A Lost and Found Box of Human Sensation
Ian McKellen was 71 in A Lost and Found Box of Human Sensation as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 25 2010
Poster of Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
Ian McKellen was 70 in Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 04 2010
Poster of Theatreland
Theatreland
Ian McKellen was 69 in Theatreland as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of King Lear
King Lear
Ian McKellen was 69 in King Lear as 'King Lear'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 06 2008
Poster of The Golden Compass
The Golden Compass
Ian McKellen was 68 in The Golden Compass as 'Iorek Byrnison (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 04 2007
Poster of Stardust
Stardust
Ian McKellen was 68 in Stardust as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 10 2007
Poster of The Art of Breaking Character
The Art of Breaking Character
Ian McKellen was 67 in The Art of Breaking Character as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 26 2007
Poster of For the Love of God
For the Love of God
Ian McKellen was 67 in For the Love of God as 'The Jackdaw'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 28 2007
Poster of Flushed Away
Flushed Away
Ian McKellen was 67 in Flushed Away as 'The Toad (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 22 2006
Poster of X-Men: The Last Stand
X-Men: The Last Stand
Ian McKellen was 66 in X-Men: The Last Stand as 'Erik Lehnsherr / Magneto'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 24 2006
Poster of The Da Vinci Code
The Da Vinci Code
Ian McKellen was 66 in The Da Vinci Code as 'Sir Leigh Teabing'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 17 2006
Poster of Saint of 9/11
Saint of 9/11
Ian McKellen was 66 in Saint of 9/11 as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 27 2006
Poster of Doogal
Doogal
Ian McKellen was 66 in Doogal as 'Zebedee (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 24 2006
Poster of Asylum
Asylum
Ian McKellen was 66 in Asylum as 'Dr. Peter Cleave'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 2005
Poster of Neverwas
Neverwas
Ian McKellen was 66 in Neverwas as 'Gabriel Finch'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 2005
Poster of The Hobart Shakespeareans
The Hobart Shakespeareans
Ian McKellen was 66 in The Hobart Shakespeareans as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 06 2005
Poster of The Magic Roundabout
The Magic Roundabout
Ian McKellen was 65 in The Magic Roundabout as 'Zebedee (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 02 2005
Poster of Ringers: Lord of the Fans
Ringers: Lord of the Fans
Ian McKellen was 65 in Ringers: Lord of the Fans as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 21 2005
Poster of Eighteen
Eighteen
Ian McKellen was 65 in Eighteen as 'Jason Anders (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King'
A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King'
Ian McKellen was 65 in A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 14 2004
Poster of Frodo Is Great... Who Is That?!!
Frodo Is Great... Who Is That?!!
Ian McKellen was 65 in Frodo Is Great... Who Is That?!! as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 23 2004
Poster of The Making of the Return of the King
The Making of the Return of the King
Ian McKellen was 64 in The Making of the Return of the King as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 2004
Poster of Peter Tatchell: Just Who Does He Think He Is?
Peter Tatchell: Just Who Does He Think He Is?
Ian McKellen was 64 in Peter Tatchell: Just Who Does He Think He Is?
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 27 2004
Poster of The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision
The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision
Ian McKellen was 64 in The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 26 2003
Poster of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Ian McKellen was 64 in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King as 'Gandalf'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 17 2003
Poster of Beyond the Movie: The Return of the King
Beyond the Movie: The Return of the King
Ian McKellen was 64 in Beyond the Movie: The Return of the King as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 2003
Poster of The Second Uncanny Issue of X-Men - Making X2
The Second Uncanny Issue of X-Men - Making X2
Ian McKellen was 64 in The Second Uncanny Issue of X-Men - Making X2
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 25 2003
Poster of X2
X2
Ian McKellen was 63 in X2 as 'Eric Lehnsherr / Magneto'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 27 2003
Poster of The Making of The Two Towers
The Making of The Two Towers
Ian McKellen was 63 in The Making of The Two Towers
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 01 2003
Poster of X-Men: Premieres Around the World
X-Men: Premieres Around the World
Ian McKellen was 63 in X-Men: Premieres Around the World as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 11 2003
Poster of Evolution X - The Making of X-Men
Evolution X - The Making of X-Men
Ian McKellen was 63 in Evolution X - The Making of X-Men
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 11 2003
Poster of Émile
Émile
Ian McKellen was 63 in Émile as 'Emile'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Film Collectibles: Capturing Movie Memories
Film Collectibles: Capturing Movie Memories
Ian McKellen was 63 in Film Collectibles: Capturing Movie Memories as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Ian McKellen was 63 in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers as 'Gandalf'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 18 2002
Poster of Lord of the Piercing
Lord of the Piercing
Ian McKellen was 63 in Lord of the Piercing as 'Gandalf the Grey (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 06 2002
Poster of Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring
Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring
Ian McKellen was 62 in Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 23 2001
Poster of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Ian McKellen was 62 in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring as 'Gandalf'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 18 2001
Poster of A Passage to Middle-Earth: Making of 'Lord of the Rings'
A Passage to Middle-Earth: Making of 'Lord of the Rings'
Ian McKellen was 62 in A Passage to Middle-Earth: Making of 'Lord of the Rings' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 09 2001
Poster of Quest for the Ring
Quest for the Ring
Ian McKellen was 62 in Quest for the Ring as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 29 2001
Poster of Larry & Vivien: The Oliviers in Love
Larry & Vivien: The Oliviers in Love
Ian McKellen was 62 in Larry & Vivien: The Oliviers in Love as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 13 2001
Poster of Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!
Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed!
Ian McKellen was 61 in Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed! as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 29 2000
Poster of X-Men
X-Men
Ian McKellen was 61 in X-Men as 'Magneto'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 13 2000
Poster of X-Men: The Mutant Watch
X-Men: The Mutant Watch
Ian McKellen was 61 in X-Men: The Mutant Watch as 'Self - 'Magneto''.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 02 2000
Poster of Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man
Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man
Ian McKellen was 60 in Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 05 2000
Poster of The World of Gods and Monsters: A Journey with James Whale
The World of Gods and Monsters: A Journey with James Whale
Ian McKellen was 60 in The World of Gods and Monsters: A Journey with James Whale as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 08 1999
Poster of Apt Pupil
Apt Pupil
Ian McKellen was 59 in Apt Pupil as 'Kurt Dussander'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 1998
Poster of Gods and Monsters
Gods and Monsters
Ian McKellen was 59 in Gods and Monsters as 'James Whale'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 12 1998
Poster of Swept from the Sea
Swept from the Sea
Ian McKellen was 58 in Swept from the Sea as 'Dr. James Kennedy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 23 1998
Poster of Bent
Bent
Ian McKellen was 58 in Bent as 'Uncle Freddie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 26 1997
Poster of Surviving Friendly Fire
Surviving Friendly Fire
Ian McKellen was 58 in Surviving Friendly Fire
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 21 1997
Poster of A Bit Of Scarlet
A Bit Of Scarlet
Ian McKellen was 58 in A Bit Of Scarlet as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 20 1997
Poster of An Evening with Lily Savage
An Evening with Lily Savage
Ian McKellen was 57 in An Evening with Lily Savage as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 11 1996
Poster of Rasputin
Rasputin
Ian McKellen was 56 in Rasputin as 'Tsar Nicholas II'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 23 1996
Poster of Richard III
Richard III
Ian McKellen was 56 in Richard III as 'Richard III'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 29 1995
Poster of Restoration
Restoration
Ian McKellen was 56 in Restoration as 'Will Gates'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 29 1995
Poster of Jack & Sarah
Jack & Sarah
Ian McKellen was 56 in Jack & Sarah as 'William'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 02 1995
Poster of Cold Comfort Farm
Cold Comfort Farm
Ian McKellen was 55 in Cold Comfort Farm as 'Amos Starkadder'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of To Die For
To Die For
Ian McKellen was 55 in To Die For as 'Quilt Documentary Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 02 1994
Poster of Stonewall 25: Global Voices of Pride and Protest
Stonewall 25: Global Voices of Pride and Protest
Ian McKellen was 55 in Stonewall 25: Global Voices of Pride and Protest
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 1994
Poster of The Shadow
The Shadow
Ian McKellen was 55 in The Shadow as 'Dr. Reinhardt Lane'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 1994
Poster of David Macaulay: Roman City
David Macaulay: Roman City
Ian McKellen was 54 in David Macaulay: Roman City as 'Augustus Caesar (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 15 1994
Poster of I'll Do Anything
I'll Do Anything
Ian McKellen was 54 in I'll Do Anything as 'John Earl McAlpine'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 04 1994
Poster of Camp Christmas
Camp Christmas
Ian McKellen was 54 in Camp Christmas
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 1993
Poster of Six Degrees of Separation
Six Degrees of Separation
Ian McKellen was 54 in Six Degrees of Separation as 'Geoffrey'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 08 1993
Poster of And the Band Played On
And the Band Played On
Ian McKellen was 54 in And the Band Played On as 'Bill Kraus'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 11 1993
Poster of The Ballad of Little Jo
The Ballad of Little Jo
Ian McKellen was 54 in The Ballad of Little Jo as 'Percy Corcoran'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 20 1993
Poster of Armistead Maupin Is a Man I Dreamt Up
Armistead Maupin Is a Man I Dreamt Up
Ian McKellen was 54 in Armistead Maupin Is a Man I Dreamt Up as 'Narration (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 23 1993
Poster of Last Action Hero
Last Action Hero
Ian McKellen was 54 in Last Action Hero as 'Death'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 18 1993
Poster of Gladio
Gladio
Ian McKellen was 53 in Gladio as 'Aldo Moro (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 10 1992
Poster of Othello
Othello
Ian McKellen was 51 in Othello as 'Iago'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 23 1990
Poster of Countdown to War
Countdown to War
Ian McKellen was 49 in Countdown to War as 'Adolf Hitler'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 07 1989
Poster of Scandal
Scandal
Ian McKellen was 49 in Scandal as 'John Profumo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 1989
Poster of Scarfe's Follies
Scarfe's Follies
Ian McKellen was 48 in Scarfe's Follies
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 28 1988
Poster of Süleyman the Magnificent
Süleyman the Magnificent
Ian McKellen was 47 in Süleyman the Magnificent as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Zina
Zina
Ian McKellen was 46 in Zina as 'Kronfeld'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1985
Poster of Plenty
Plenty
Ian McKellen was 46 in Plenty as 'Sir Andrew Charleson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 20 1985
Poster of The Keep
The Keep
Ian McKellen was 44 in The Keep as 'Dr. Theodore Cuza'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 16 1983
Poster of Walter and June
Walter and June
Ian McKellen was 43 in Walter and June as 'Walter'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 30 1983
Poster of The Scarlet Pimpernel
The Scarlet Pimpernel
Ian McKellen was 43 in The Scarlet Pimpernel as 'Chauvelin'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 09 1982
Poster of Walter
Walter
Ian McKellen was 43 in Walter as 'Walter'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 02 1982
Poster of Ian McKellen: Acting Shakespeare
Ian McKellen: Acting Shakespeare
Ian McKellen was 42 in Ian McKellen: Acting Shakespeare
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 25 1982
Poster of Priest of Love
Priest of Love
Ian McKellen was 42 in Priest of Love as 'D.H. Lawrence'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 11 1981
Poster of Every Good Boy Deserves Favour
Every Good Boy Deserves Favour
Ian McKellen was 40 in Every Good Boy Deserves Favour as 'Alexander Ivanov'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 14 1979
Poster of Macbeth
Macbeth
Ian McKellen was 39 in Macbeth as 'Macbeth'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 02 1979
Poster of Hedda Gabler
Hedda Gabler
Ian McKellen was 33 in Hedda Gabler as 'George Tesman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 20 1972
Poster of Hamlet
Hamlet
Ian McKellen was 31 in Hamlet as 'Hamlet'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 07 1970
Poster of Edward II
Edward II
Ian McKellen was 31 in Edward II as 'King Edward'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 06 1970
Poster of The Tragedy of King Richard II
The Tragedy of King Richard II
Ian McKellen was 31 in The Tragedy of King Richard II as 'King Richard II'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 30 1970
Poster of The Promise
The Promise
Ian McKellen was 30 in The Promise
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 1969
Poster of Alfred the Great
Alfred the Great
Ian McKellen was 30 in Alfred the Great as 'Roger'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 08 1969
Poster of A Touch of Love
A Touch of Love
Ian McKellen was 30 in A Touch of Love as 'George'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 01 1969
Poster of The Trial and Torture of Sir John Rampayne
The Trial and Torture of Sir John Rampayne
Ian McKellen was 26 in The Trial and Torture of Sir John Rampayne as 'Wolf'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 10 1965
Poster of Richard II
Richard II
Ian McKellen will be 85+ in Richard II as 'Richard II'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Schadenfreude
Schadenfreude
Ian McKellen will be 85+ in Schadenfreude as 'Continuity Announcer'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Untitled Anthony Hopkins Documentary
Untitled Anthony Hopkins Documentary
Ian McKellen will be 85+ in Untitled Anthony Hopkins Documentary as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of The Christophers
The Christophers
Ian McKellen will be 85+ in The Christophers
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Billy & Dom Eat the World
Billy & Dom Eat the World
Ian McKellen was 85+ in Billy & Dom Eat the World as 'Himself'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 2025
Poster of ted
ted
Ian McKellen was 84+ in ted as 'Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 11 2024
Poster of Great British Theatre
Great British Theatre
Ian McKellen was 82+ in Great British Theatre
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 12 2021
Poster of Reunited Apart
Reunited Apart
Ian McKellen was 80+ in Reunited Apart as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 27 2020
Poster of Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Ian McKellen was 75+ in Variety Studio: Actors on Actors as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 21 2014
Poster of Trailblazer Honors
Trailblazer Honors
Ian McKellen was 75+ in Trailblazer Honors as 'Self - Speaker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 27 2014
Poster of Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Ian McKellen was 74+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014
Poster of Vicious
Vicious
Ian McKellen was 73+ in Vicious as 'Freddie Thornhill'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 29 2013
Poster of Perspectives
Perspectives
Ian McKellen was 71+ in Perspectives
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 24 2011
Poster of The Prisoner
The Prisoner
Ian McKellen was 70+ in The Prisoner as '2 / Curtis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 15 2009
Poster of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Ian McKellen was 70+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as 'Self - Guest'.
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Thu, Jul 16 2009
Poster of The Graham Norton Show
The Graham Norton Show
Ian McKellen was 67+ in The Graham Norton Show as 'Self - Guest, Self'.
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Thu, Feb 22 2007
Poster of The One Show
The One Show
Ian McKellen was 67+ in The One Show as 'Self - Guest'.
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Mon, Aug 14 2006
Poster of Extras
Extras
Ian McKellen was 66+ in Extras as 'Ian McKellen'.
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Thu, Jul 21 2005
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Ian McKellen was 65+ in Doctor Who as 'Voice of the Snowman'.
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Sat, Mar 26 2005
Poster of Who Do You Think You Are?
Who Do You Think You Are?
Ian McKellen was 65+ in Who Do You Think You Are? as 'Self'.
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Tue, Oct 12 2004
Poster of The Paul O'Grady Show
The Paul O'Grady Show
Ian McKellen was 65+ in The Paul O'Grady Show
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Mon, Oct 11 2004
Poster of Churchill
Churchill
Ian McKellen was 64+ in Churchill as 'Himself - Narrator (voice)'.
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Wed, Oct 08 2003
Poster of Real Time with Bill Maher
Real Time with Bill Maher
Ian McKellen was 63+ in Real Time with Bill Maher as 'Self'.
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Fri, Feb 21 2003
Poster of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Ian McKellen was 63+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live!
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Sun, Jan 26 2003
Poster of Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway
Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway
Ian McKellen was 63+ in Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway as 'Self'.
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Sat, Jun 08 2002
Poster of David Copperfield
David Copperfield
Ian McKellen was 60+ in David Copperfield as 'Creakle'.
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Sat, Dec 25 1999
Poster of Family Guy
Family Guy
Ian McKellen was 59+ in Family Guy as 'Dr. Cecil Pritchfield (voice)'.
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Sun, Jan 31 1999
Poster of Parkinson
Parkinson
Ian McKellen was 58+ in Parkinson as 'Self'.
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Fri, Jan 09 1998
Poster of The View
The View
Ian McKellen was 58+ in The View as 'Self - Guest'.
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Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of Inside the Actors Studio
Inside the Actors Studio
Ian McKellen was 55+ in Inside the Actors Studio as 'Self'.
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Sun, Aug 14 1994
Poster of Tales of the City
Tales of the City
Ian McKellen was 54+ in Tales of the City as 'Archibald Anson Gidde'.
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Tue, Sep 28 1993
Poster of Have I Got News for You
Have I Got News for You
Ian McKellen was 51+ in Have I Got News for You as 'Self'.
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Fri, Sep 28 1990
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Ian McKellen was 50+ in The Simpsons as 'Ian McKellen (voice)'.
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Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of Windmills of the Gods
Windmills of the Gods
Ian McKellen was 48+ in Windmills of the Gods as 'Chairman'.
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Sun, Feb 07 1988
Poster of Playing Shakespeare
Playing Shakespeare
Ian McKellen was 45+ in Playing Shakespeare
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Sun, Jul 29 1984
Poster of Pillar of Fire
Pillar of Fire
Ian McKellen was 42+ in Pillar of Fire as 'Narrator'.
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Tue, Nov 10 1981
Poster of Armchair Thriller
Armchair Thriller
Ian McKellen was 38+ in Armchair Thriller as 'Anthony Skipling'.
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Tue, Feb 21 1978
Poster of An Audience with...
An Audience with...
Ian McKellen was 38+ in An Audience with... as 'Self'.
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Sun, Jan 08 1978
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Ian McKellen was 36+ in Saturday Night Live as 'Self - Host'.
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Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Playhouse
Playhouse
Ian McKellen was 34+ in Playhouse
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Wed, Mar 13 1974
Poster of Country Matters
Country Matters
Ian McKellen was 33+ in Country Matters as 'David Masterman'.
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Sun, Aug 20 1972
Poster of Sesame Street
Sesame Street
Ian McKellen was 30+ in Sesame Street as 'Himself'.
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Mon, Nov 10 1969
Poster of Omnibus
Omnibus
Ian McKellen was 28+ in Omnibus as 'Self - Reading Poetry'.
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Fri, Oct 13 1967
Poster of David Copperfield
David Copperfield
Ian McKellen was 26+ in David Copperfield as 'David Copperfield'.
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Sun, Jan 16 1966
Poster of BBC Play of the Month
BBC Play of the Month
Ian McKellen was 26+ in BBC Play of the Month as 'Captain Plume'.
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Tue, Oct 19 1965
Poster of Coronation Street
Coronation Street
Ian McKellen was 21+ in Coronation Street as 'Mel Hutchwright'.
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Fri, Dec 09 1960
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Ian McKellen was 13+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.
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Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Ian McKellen was 4+ in Golden Globe Awards as 'Self - Presenter'.
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Thu, Jan 20 1944
Poster of Amol Rajan Interviews
Amol Rajan Interviews
Ian McKellen will be 85+ in Amol Rajan Interviews as 'Self - Interviewed Guest'.
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