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Ian McKellen. Actor: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Widely regarded as one of greatest stage and screen actors both in his native Great Britain and internationally, twice nominated for the Oscar and recipient of every major theatrical award in the UK and US, Ian Murray McKellen was born on May 25, 1939 in Burnley, Lancashire ...
- January 1, 1
- 1.80 m
- Burnley, Lancashire, England, UK
His notable film roles include Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, Magneto in the X-Men films, Sir Leigh Teabing in The Da Vinci Code (2006), Sherlock Holmes in Mr. Holmes (2015) and Cogsworth in the live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast (2017).
YearTitleRoleVenue2024Player KingsNoel Coward Theatre UK tour2023Frank and PercyPercyTheatre Royal, Windsor Theatre Royal, ...2022–2023Mother Goose2022Hamlet with Ian McKellenPerformerMay 24, 2021 · Find out how critics rated the movies of Ian McKellen, the legendary actor who played Gandalf, Magneto, and James Whale. See the list of his 42 films, from worst to best, with brief summaries and ratings.
McKellen achieved worldwide fame for his film roles, including the titular King in Richard III (1995), James Whale in Gods and Monsters (1998), Magneto in the X-Men films, and Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings (2001–2003) and The Hobbit (2012–2014) trilogies.
A list of 17 movies featuring the actor Ian McKellen, best known for his roles as Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings and Magneto in X-Men. Browse the titles, ratings, genres, directors, and co-stars of his filmography.
Browse the list of movies featuring Ian McKellen, the acclaimed actor known for his roles as Gandalf, Magneto, and Sherlock Holmes. See ratings, genres, directors, and co-stars for each title.
Jul 15, 2015 · The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Trilogies. 80% (Average Score) Ian McKellen has appeared in dozens of films, television shows, and plays — and he’s still making more — but...