Ian Mckellen's biography

Ian Mckellen is 83 years old voice actor born at Burnley. He was born on Thursday 25th of May 1939. According to year of birth 1939 he belongs to Silent Generation. Birthday on 25th of May means he is Gemini. Gemini is a dual sign of Zodiac Belt. One born with this rising sign is very dual and creative in nature with lots of verbosity. They are the most expressive people as they love talking.

He is native english speaker. He is citizen of United Kingdom. He is an adherent of atheism. His primary profession is to be voice actor. You can know him also as screenwriter, stage actor, film actor, actor, preface author, theatrical director. He is recently known as television actor. He received Laurence Olivier Award for Actor of the Year in a Revival The Pillars of Society in 1977

Ian Mckellen's schools

We found 2 schools He attended. Complete list of schools: St Catharine's College, Cambridge, Bolton School.

Detailed informations about his schools

Attended and graduated with a 2:2 in English from Cambridge University.

Ian Mckellen's career

His main focus is to be voice actor and video game industry. He is famous thanks to The Lord of the Rings trilogy. He is also a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Is Ian Mckellen gay ?

He is known to be homosexuality.

Ian Mckellen's boyfriend

Sean Mathias

Ian Mckellen and Sean Mathias have been together since 1978 for 10 years. He is known as actor. His boyfriend was born on Wednesday 14th of March 1956 in Swansea.

Awards and competitions

Ian Mckellen's Awards

He received award for Laurence Olivier Award for Actor of the Year in a Revival for work The Pillars of Society in 1977
He received award for Annie Award for Voice Acting in a Feature Production for work Flushed Away in 2006
He received award for Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for work Amadeus in 1981
He received award for Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actor for work Gods and Monsters in 1998
He received award for European Film Award for Best Actor for work Richard III in 1996
He received award for Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Cast for work The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King in 2003
He received award for Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film for work Rasputin: Dark Servant of Destiny in 1996
He received award for Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor for work Apt Pupil in 1998
He received award for Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor for work The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in 2001
He received award for Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role for work The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in 2001
He received award for Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for work The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King in 2003
He received award for Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy Performance for work The Alchemist in 1978
He received award for Laurence Olivier Award for Actor of the Year in a New Play for work Bent in 1979
He received award for Laurence Olivier Award for Actor of the Year in a Revival for work Wild Honey in 1984
He received award for Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor for work Richard III in 1991
He received award for Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play for work Amadeus in 1981
He received award for Drama Desk Award for Outstanding One-Person Show for work Acting Shakespeare in 1984

Ian Mckellen's Rankings

Ranked #45 in the 2008 Telegraph's list "the 100 most powerful people in British culture".

Ian Mckellen's Nominations

He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for work The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in 2001
He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Actor for work Gods and Monsters in 1998
He was nominated for British Academy Television Award for Best Supporting Actor for work The Dresser in 8 May 2016
He was nominated for Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actor for work Gods and Monsters in 1998

What Ian Mckellen has done for a first time

Has appeared with Bruce Davison in four different films: Six Degrees of Separation (1993), Apt Pupil (1998), X-Men (2000) and X-Men 2 (2003). The first of these is the only one not directed by Bryan Singer.

Ian Mckellen's quotes

[on his first theatre experience, "Peter Pan"] I wasn't over-impressed. For one thing it wasn't a real crocodile and I could see the wires.
Many unthinking people just don't like the idea of gays joining in their games, nor in the military and, it would seem, in the movies.
When I, as Gandalf, meet Bilbo or Frodo at home, I bump my head on the rafters. [J.R.R. Tolkien] didn't think to mention it.
I am encouraged by the theatricality of [J.R.R. Tolkien's] readings - full of rhythm and humor and characterization. Without question Gandalf is like Tolkien but then so, I suspected, are Frodo and Aragorn.
I ... think of the Bible as great literature rather than great history; great imagination rather than reliable witness. Whatever, it is not as a law book that I respect the Bible.
Acting is no longer about lying. It's now about revealing the truth. People are at ease with me now. Honesty is the best policy.
"The Lord of the Rings" is a mythology, it is a fairy tale, it's an adventure story. It never happened. Except somewhere in our hearts.
[12/5/03, about the cheering fans outside the InterContinentel Hotel, where he was staying in Wellington, New Zealand:] It's like several Christmases all come at once. They all love Gandalf, but I'm like Father Christmas in the shop. I'm not the real one.
They'll let me play a gray-bearded wizard, but they still wouldn't cast a young gay actor - who was out - in a straight romantic lead.
If I was a star, it would be difficult to go off and do Coronation Street (1960). So I guess I'm not a star.
It may be my rather puritanical upbringing at odds with my inborn laziness that makes me feel guilty at the end of the day, unless I am able to point at some achievement. But this need be no more impressive than cooking a meal or going for a long walk.
I don't make much distinction between being a stand-up comic and acting William Shakespeare - in fact, unless you're a good comedian, you're never going to be able to play Hamlet properly.
I've often thought the Bible should have a disclaimer at the front saying, "This is fiction." I mean, walking on water? I mean, it takes an act of faith.
My confidence only really peaked when I was 49 and said, "Yes, I'm gay."
In theatre, I have been able to take parts I didn't think I could do - you have time to rehearse and learn. In movies, they want you to do what they know you can do - there isn't the time.
I didn't like my character. He didn't seem very deep. He just seemed a representative of evil. - On Apt Pupil (1998).
Don't give up the projects you really want for some extra time with your girlfriend or because you don't want to miss a holiday with your family. They'll understand. Just don't have any regrets.
I often get mistaken for 'Dumbledore'. One wizard is very much like another.
Peter [Peter Jackson] and I were just so thrilled that Gandalf the White wasn't in 'The Hobbit'. We prefer Gandalf the Grey. He can have a smoke and a drink and a chat , and do a few little tricks. It was a great relief.
I like fantasy movies, I like musicals, I like variety shows, I like Tony Bennett - it's all the same to me. The fact that some things are more popular than others doesn't make them better, and it certainly doesn't make them worse.
I get offered a lot of parts that require long beards. I've turned down God on a number of occasions.
[at a reunion, to observer Michael Fassbender] I just want to say how lovely it is to be back in California. I feel safe here now that you've got rid of Proposition 8. I'm looking for a husband. It's great to meet you Michael.
[on the Oscars] My speech has been in two jackets ... 'I'm proud to be the first openly gay man to win the Oscar.' I've had to put it back in my pocket twice. [2016]

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