Ian McKellen
Ian McKellen
Ian McKellen is a man whose appearance on camera instantly attracts attention. Born 25th May 1939 in Burnley, Lancashire, England, UK, he has had extraordinary charisma and a passion for acting since childhood.
Among his most striking films are «The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring», «The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King», «The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies» and «The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers». His talent for transformation and ability to convey emotions made him one of the most sought-after actors of his generation.
Place of birth
Burnley, Lancashire, England, UK 
Date of birth
25th May 1939
Movies that starred Ian McKellen (25 in total)
Cats [2019]
Gus, the Theatre Cat
All Is True [2018]
Earl of Southampton
Animal Crackers [2017]
Horatio P. Huntington (voice)
Shakespeare Live! From the RSC [2016]
Self - Performer
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies [2014]
Gandalf
X-Men: Days of Future Past [2014]
Erik Lehnsherr / Magneto
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug [2013]
Gandalf
Muse of Fire [2013]
Self
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey [2012]
Gandalf
Stardust [2007]
Narrator (voice)
The Golden Compass [2007]
Iorek Byrnison (voice)
The Da Vinci Code [2006]
Sir Leigh Teabing
Flushed Away [2006]
The Toad (voice)
X-Men: The Last Stand [2006]
Eric Lehnsherr / Magneto
Neverwas [2005]
Gabriel Finch
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King [2003]
Gandalf
X2 [2003]
Eric Lehnsherr / Magneto
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers [2002]
Gandalf
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring [2001]
Gandalf
X-Men [2000]
Eric Lehnsherr / Magneto
Apt Pupil [1998]
Kurt Dussander
Swept from the Sea [1998]
Dr. James Kennedy
Gods and Monsters [1998]
James Whale
Jack & Sarah [1995]
William
Richard III [1995]
Richard III