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Explore the career of Ian McKellen, one of the greatest stage and screen actors, nominated for two Oscars and known for roles in The Lord of the Rings, X-Men, Gods and Monsters and more. Browse his filmography, awards, trivia, photos and videos on IMDb.
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4 days ago · 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.
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 McKellenPerformerBrowse 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.
Ian McKellen Films. 1. Last Action Hero (1993) PG-13 | 130 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy. With the help of a magic ticket, a young movie fan is transported into the fictional world of his favorite action movie character. Director: John McTiernan | Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, F. Murray Abraham, Art Carney, Charles Dance.
Explore the filmography of Ian McKellen, an English actor who has starred in various genres of film and theatre, including Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, and Magneto in the X-Men films. See his awards, nominations, roles, interviews, and upcoming projects on The Movie Database (TMDB).
