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    Ian McKellen

    English actor

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    • Harry Potter: Why Ian McKellen Turned Down Dumbledore Role - TIME
      • Sir Ian McKellen has revealed why he never took on the role of Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter movies. The 77-year-old English actor — known for playing Gandalf, another famous and bearded wizard from Lord of the Rings — said he was contacted by producers from Harry Potter to play Dumbledore, but turned down the part.
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      Harry Potter: Why Ian McKellen Turned Down Dumbledore Role - TIME

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  4. www.mentalfloss.com › article › 606619Ian McKellen On Harry Potter Dumbledore Role | Mental Floss

    Nov 5, 2019 · For years, Harry Potter fans have believed that Ian McKellen turned down the role of Dumbledore in the movies—partially fueled by comments the actor himself has made. But the truth seems...

  5. time.com › 4724447Harry Potter: Why Ian McKellen Turned Down Dumbledore Role - TIME

    Apr 4, 2017 · Sir Ian McKellen has revealed why he never took on the role of Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter movies. The 77-year-old English actor — known for playing Gandalf, another famous and...

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  7. collider.com › harry-potter-ian-mckellen-dumbledoreAn Insult Stopped Ian McKellen From Playing Dumbledore in ...

    5 days ago · Sir Ian McKellen turned down the role of Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films due to critical comments made by the previous actor, Richard Harris. McKellen refused the role out of respect...

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  8. variety.com › 2017 › filmWhy Ian McKellen Turned Down Dumbledore in 'Harry Potter'

    Apr 4, 2017 · “Nonsense.” McKellen then revealed that he received a phone call years ago about a “Harry Potter” role. “When they called me up and said would I be interested in being in the ‘Harry...

  9. www.today.com › popculture › here-s-why-ian-mckellenHere's why Ian McKellen turned down a role in the 'Harry ...

    Apr 4, 2017 · Audiences know and love Ian McKellen's portrayal of Gandalf the Grey (and later White), the bearded wizard in the "Lord of the Rings" and "Hobbit" films. But it turns out the actor could...

  10. www.vanityfair.com › 04 › ian-mckellen-dumbledoreWhy Ian McKellen Really Rejected the Role of Dumbledore

    Apr 4, 2017 · In a recent interview with the BBC’s HARDtalk, the Oscar-nominated actor explained the real reason he turned down the role of Dumbledore in the Harry Potter franchise, after the original...

  11. www.thedigitalfix.com › harry-potter › ian-mckellenSir Ian McKellen reveals why he turned down playing ...

    Jan 10, 2024 · Harry Potter secretly redeemed Hermione Granger's darkest moment. Rupert Grint has "weird relationship" with Harry Potter for one reason. Ian McKellen says Richard Harris played a role in him turning down the part of Hogwarts headmaster Dumbledore in the Harry Potter movies.

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