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McKellen found mainstream success with his performance as Magneto in X-Men (2000) and its sequels. His largest mark on the big screen may be as Gandalf in "The Lord of the Rings" film trilogy directed by Peter Jackson , which he reprised in "The Hobbit" trilogy.
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.
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).
3 days ago · Discover some of McKellen's best movies, including the Lord of the Rings and X-Men series!
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. 2001 2h 58m PG-13. 8.9 (2M) Rate. 92 Metascore. A meek Hobbit from the Shire and eight companions set out on a journey to destroy the powerful One Ring and save Middle-earth from the Dark Lord Sauron.
King Lear. 2008 2h 36m TV-PG. 7.5 (663) Rate. TV Movie. Sir Ian McKellen gives a tour-de-force performance as Shakespeare's tragic monarch, in this special television adaptation of the Royal Shakespeare Company production of one of the playwright's most enduring and haunting works.
Oct 16, 2023 · Sir Ian McKellen’s acting career spans over six decades. From Gods and Monsters to Lord of the Rings, these are his best movies, ranked.
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McKellen's work spans genres ranging from Shakespearean and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction. His notable film roles include Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies and Magneto in the X-Men films.
May 18, 2024 · Tour our photo gallery of McKellen’s 12 greatest films, including some of the titles listed above, as well as “X-Men” (2000), “The Da Vinci Code” (2006), “Mr. Holmes” (2015) and more ...
