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25 May 1939, Burnley, Lancashire, England, UK
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Ian McKellen
Filmography
Actor:
  1. The Colossus (2008) .... Cecil Rhodes
  2. Stardust (2007) .... Narrator
  3. For the Love of God (2007) .... Jackdaw
  4. The Golden Compass (2007) .... Iorek Byrnison
  5. X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) .... Eric Lehnsherr/Magneto
  6. The Da Vinci Code (2006) .... Sir Leigh Teabing
  7. Displaced (2006)
  8. Doogal (2006) .... Zebedee
  9. Saint of 9/11 (2006) .... Narrator
  10. Flushed Away (2006) .... The Toad
  11. Asylum (2005) .... Dr. Peter Cleave
  12. Neverwas (2005) .... Gabriel Finch
  13. The Magic Roundabout (2005) .... Zebedee
  14. Eighteen (2004) .... Jason Anders
  15. X2 (2003) .... Eric Lensherr/Magneto
  16. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) .... Gandalf .... Gandalf
  17. Pet Shop Boys: Pop Art - The Videos (2003) .... Nosferatu
  18. Emile (2003) .... Emile
  19. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) .... Gandalf .... Gandalf
  20. Lord of the Piercing (2002) .... Gandalf
  21. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) .... Gandalf the Grey
  22. Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man (2000) .... Narrator
  23. X-Men (2000) .... Eric Lensherr/Magneto
  24. William Shakespeare (2000) .... Richard III
  25. David Copperfield (1999) .... Creakle
  26. Gods and Monsters (1998) .... James Whale
  27. Apt Pupil (1998) .... Kurt Dussander
  28. Great Composers (1997)
    • -  Tchaikovsky .... Tchaikovsky
  29. Swept from the Sea (1997) .... Dr. James Kennedy
  30. Bent (1997) .... Uncle Freddie
  31. A Bit of Scarlet (1997) .... Narrator
  32. Rasputin (1996) .... Tsar Nicholas II
  33. Jack & Sarah (1995) .... William
  34. Cold Comfort Farm (1995) .... Amos Starkadder
  35. Richard III (1995) .... Richard III
  36. Restoration (1995) .... Will Gates
  37. To Die For (1994) .... Quilt Documentary Narrator
  38. I'll Do Anything (1994) .... John Earl McAlpine
  39. The Shadow (1994) .... Dr. Reinhardt Lane
  40. David Macaulay: Roman City (1994) .... Augustus Caesaar
  41. Tales of the City (1993) .... Archibald Anson Gidde
  42. The Ballad of Little Jo (1993) .... Percy Corcoran
  43. And the Band Played On (1993) .... Bill Kraus
  44. Six Degrees of Separation (1993) .... Geoffrey Miller
  45. Last Action Hero (1993) .... Death
  46. Pet Shop Boys: Videography (1991) .... Nosferatu
  47. Sleepers (1991) .... Andre Zorin
  48. Othello (1990) .... Iago
  49. Scandal (1989) .... John Profumo
  50. Countdown to War (1989) .... Adolf Hitler
  51. Showbusiness (1988) .... Nosferatu (video: "Heart")
  52. Windmills of the Gods (1988) .... Chairman
  53. Plenty (1985) .... Sir Andrew Charleson
  54. Zina (1985) .... Kronfeld
  55. Walter and June (1983) .... Walter
  56. The Keep (1983) .... Dr. Theodore Cuza
  57. The Scarlet Pimpernel (1982) .... Chauvelin
  58. Walter (1982) .... Walter
  59. Priest of Love (1981) .... Lawrence
  60. A Performance of Macbeth (1979) .... Macbeth
  61. Amud Ha'Esh (1979) .... Narrator (English Version)
  62. Saturday Night Live (1975)
    • -  Ian McKellen/Kylie Minogue (#27.15) .... Host
  63. Arena (1975)
    • -  Pavarotti: The Last Tenor .... Narrator
  64. BBC2 Playhouse (1974)
    • -  Every Good Boy Deserves Favour (#6.2)
  65. Keith Michell at Her Majesty's Show of the Week (1972)
  66. Country Matters (1972)
    • -  Craven Arms (#1.1) .... David Masterman
  67. Play for Today (1970)
    • -  The Vanishing Army (#10.24)
  68. Hamlet (1970) .... Hamlet
  69. The Tragedy of King Richard II (1970) .... Richard II
  70. Edward II (1970) .... King Edward
  71. Keats (1970) .... John Keats
  72. A Touch of Love (1969) .... George Matthews
  73. Alfred the Great (1969) .... Roger
  74. The Promise (1969) .... Leonidik
  75. Armchair Thriller (1967)
    • -  Dying Day (#3.2) .... Anthony Skipling
  76. David Copperfield (1966) .... David Copperfield
  77. Play of the Month (1965)
    • -  Ross (#6.2) .... Ross/T.E. Lawrence
    • -  Hedda Gabler (#8.2) .... George Tesman
    • -  The Recruiting Officer (#9.3) .... Captain Plume
    • -  Hay Fever (#3.11) .... Simon Bliss
  78. Jackanory (1965)
    • -  The Moon in the Cloud .... Reader
  79. The Trial and Torture of Sir John Rampayne (1965) .... Wolf
  80. Sunday Out of Season (1965) .... Victor Leech
  81. The Wednesday Play (1964)
    • -  The Trial and Torture of Sir John Rampayne (#1.37) .... Wolf
  82. The Indian Tales of Rudyard Kipling (1963)
    • -  The Tomb of His Ancestors (#1.6)
  83. Coronation Street (1960)
    • -  (#1.6017) .... Mel Hutchwright
    • -  (#1.6018) .... Mel Hutchwright
    • -  (#1.6019) .... Mel Hutchwright
    • -  (#1.6026) .... Mel Hutchwright
    • -  (#1.6030) .... Mel Hutchwright
    • -  (#1.6031) .... Mel Hutchwright
    • -  (#1.6032) .... Mel Hutchwright
    • -  (#1.6022) .... Mel Hutchwright
    • -  (#1.6028) .... Mel Hutchwright
    • -  (#1.6029) .... Mel Hutchwright
Self:
  1. The Orange British Academy Film Awards (2007) .... Himself
  2. Guerrilla Distribution (2007) .... Himself
  3. Rufus! Rufus! Rufus! Does Judy! Judy! Judy! (2007) .... Himself - Audience Member
  4. The Secret Policeman's Ball (2006) .... Himself
  5. Cannes 2006: Crónica de Carlos Boyero (2006) .... Himself
  6. The British Soap Awards 2005 (2005) .... Himself - Presenter
  7. Extras (2005)
    • -  (#2.5) .... Himself
  8. Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters - Volume 2 (2005) .... Himself
  9. Sunday AM (2005)
    • -  (2007-06-24) .... Himself
  10. The Bigger Picture (2005)
    • -  (#2.2) .... Himself
  11. The Colbert Report (2005)
    • -  (2007-05-14) .... Himself
  12. Ringers: Lord of the Fans (2005) .... Himself
  13. Du kommst nicht vorbei - Fans im Bann des Ringes (2005) .... Himself
  14. The Hobart Shakespeareans (2005) .... Himself
  15. The 2004 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (2004) .... Himself
  16. The 76th Annual Academy Awards (2004) .... Himself
  17. DNZ: The Real Middle Earth (2004) .... Himself
  18. The Paul O'Grady Show (2004)
    • -  (#3.70) .... Himself
    • -  (#2.37) .... Himself
  19. 101 Most Unforgettable SNL Moments (2004) .... Himself
  20. The Orange British Academy Film Awards (2004) .... Himself
  21. The Olympic Torch Concert Live (2004) .... Himself
  22. Peter Tatchell: Just Who Does He Think He Is? (2004) .... Himself
  23. 4Pop (2003)
    • -  Kuninkaan paluu - tarun päätös (#2.17) .... Himself
  24. Paula Zahn Now (2003)
    • -  (2003-12-22) .... Himself
  25. Real Time with Bill Maher (2003)
    • -  (#4.10) .... Himself
    • -  (#2.7) .... Himself
  26. The Uncanny Suspects (2003) .... Himself
  27. X-Factor: The Look of 'X-Men' (2003) .... Himself
  28. X-Men Production Scrapbook (2003) .... Himself
  29. Filmland (2003)
    • -  Filmland Special - Ringenes Herre: Kongen vender tilbage (#2.15) .... Himself
  30. The Lord of the Rings: The Quest Fulfilled (2003) .... Himself
  31. National Geographic: Beyond the Movie - The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King (2003) .... Himself
  32. Tussen de sterren (2003)
    • -  (#1.2) .... Himself
  33. The Second Uncanny Issue of X-Men! Making 'X2' (2003) .... Himself
  34. The 74th Annual Academy Awards (2002) .... Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role & Co-Presenter: Cirque du Soleil's Performance
  35. Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (2002)
    • -  (#2.8) .... Himself
  36. Last Call with Carson Daly (2002)
    • -  (2006-05-03) .... Himself
  37. 8th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2002) .... Himself
  38. The Orange British Academy Film Awards (2002) .... Himself
  39. Judi Dench: A BAFTA Tribute (2002) .... Himself
  40. The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings' (2002) .... Himself
  41. Mornings with Kerri-Anne (2002)
    • -  (2007-07-27) .... Himself - Guest
  42. Frids film (2002)
    • -  (2003-12-18) .... Himself
  43. Making the Movie (2002) .... Himself
  44. A Day in the Life of a Hobbit (2002) .... Himself
  45. Richard & Judy (2001)
    • -  (2004-01-07) .... Himself
    • -  (2006-06-30) .... Himself
    • -  (2002-02-13) .... Himself
  46. Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001)
    • -  (#5.14) .... Himself
    • -  (#10.7) .... Himself
  47. A Passage to Middle-earth: Making of 'Lord of the Rings' (2001) .... Himself
  48. Quest for the Ring (2001) .... Himself
  49. + de cinéma (2001)
    • -  (2002-03-20) .... Himself
  50. 2000 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards (2000) .... Himself
  51. Breakfast (2000)
    • -  (2005-12-06) .... Himself
    • -  (2001-12-10) .... Himself
    • -  (2005-02-15) .... Himself
  52. Now You See Him: The Invisible Man Revealed! (2000) .... Himself
  53. The 71st Annual Academy Awards (1999) .... Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Leading Role
  54. The Book That Wrote Itself (1999) .... Himself
  55. The World of Gods and Monsters: A Journey with James Whale (1999) .... Himself
  56. Corazón de... (1997)
    • -  (2006-05-24) .... Himself
    • -  (2006-05-17) .... Himself
  57. The View (1997)
    • -  (2002-03-12) .... Himself
    • -  (2002-12-22) .... Himself
  58. Light Lunch (1997)
    • -  UK for Hollywood (#2.13) .... Himself
  59. An Audience with Elton John (1997) .... Himself
  60. HARDtalk (1997)
    • -  (2004-02-26) .... Himself
  61. Surviving Friendly Fire (1997) .... Himself
  62. TFI Friday (1996)
    • -  (1996-03-15) .... Himself
  63. E! News Daily (1996)
    • -  (2003-11-26) .... Himself
  64. An Evening with Lily Savage (1996) .... Himself
  65. Thin Ice (1995) .... Himself
  66. HBO First Look (1994)
    • -  X2: X-Men United (#10.6) .... Himself
    • -  Down the Loo... The Making of 'Flushed Away' (#13.18) .... Himself
  67. Politically Incorrect (1994)
    • -  (2002-03-01) .... Himself
  68. Inside the Actors Studio (1994)
    • -  (#9.5) .... Himself
  69. Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993)
    • -  (2003-12-26) .... Himself
    • -  (2003-12-27) .... Himself
  70. Camp Christmas (1993) .... Himself
  71. The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
    • -  (2003-12-26) .... Himself
  72. Nyhetsmorgon (1992)
    • -  Sagan om Ringen äventyrets Början .... Himself
  73. The 46th Annual Tony Awards (1992) .... Himself - Presenter
  74. Have I Got News for You (1990)
    • -  (#26.4) .... Himself
  75. The Simpsons (1989)
    • -  The Regina Monologues (#15.4) .... Himself
  76. This Morning (1988)
    • -  (2006-05-19) .... Himself
  77. Playing Shakespeare (1984) .... Himself
  78. Ian McKellen: Acting Shakespeare (1982) .... Himself
  79. The South Bank Show (1978)
    • -  Sir Ian McKellen (#27.13) .... Himself
    • -  Ian McKellen: Diary of a Year (#9.3) .... Himself
  80. Blankety Blank (1977)
    • -  (#15.10) .... Himself
  81. Parkinson (1971)
    • -  (2004-02-21) .... Himself
    • -  (2003-04-12) .... Himself
 
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