Biography of Ian McKellen
Ian McKellen is a Tonny Award-winning English actor who has gained fame for his notable roles spanning six decades. He is also known for playing James Whale in Gods and Monsters (1998), the titular King in Richard III (1995) and The Lord of the Rings on BBC News. McKellen also gained national recognition for playing the lead roles in Shakespeare’s Richard II and Marlowe’s Edward II. He was even chosen as the Stewart of the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theater of Great Britain.
McKellen was born and raised in Burnley, Lancashire. He grew up as the second child in a family of three children. His family moved to Wigan, UK just a few years before the outbreak of World War II in 1939. Ian attended Bolton School and achieved good grades. In 1958, he won a full scholarship to study English Literature at St. Catherine’s College, Cambridge. He was also a member of the Marlowe Society while at Cambridge.
Ian made his acting debut in 1961 at the Belgrade Theater in Coventry. He played in several plays in the Shakespear series from 1965 to 1969. He then made his first West End appearance in a notable role in a play called A Scent of Flowers and became a member of the Prospect Theater Company. In the 1970s, Ian continued on Broadway and appeared in different plays such as King Lear, The Way of the World, The Wood Demon and the William Shakespeare play.
McKellen made his screen debut starring in a 1969 film called The Promise and Alfred the Great. Ian’s other breakthrough roles are in television series such as X-Men, The Lord of the Rings (2001) and The Prisoner (since 1967). McKellen has won several nominations and awards, including a Golden Globe and six Laurence Olivier Awards for his incredible on-screen role.
Age of Ian McKellen
McKellen is 83 years old in 2022. He was born Sir Ian Murray McKellen in May 25, 1939, in Burnley, Lancashire, England, UK. Additionally, McKellen celebrates his birthday about may 25th every year. Her zodiac birth sign is Gemini.
Height of Ian McKellen
Ian is at an approximate height of 5 feet 11 inches (1.81 m). He too weighs approximately 75 pounds. Furthermore, McKellen’s hair color is gray and eye color is blue.
Ian McKellen Family
McKellen was born to his parents Denis Murray McKellen (dad and Margery Lois Sutcliffe (mother). Her father worked as a civil engineer and lay preacher of Protestant Irish and Scottish descent, while her mother was a housewife. Ian’s paternal grandfather was a famous Protestant minister from Ballymena, Country Antrim known as James Mckallen. McKellen’s mother died of breast cancer when Ian was just twelve years old. Therefore, he grew up with his stepmother, Gladys Mackkeln, who worked as a Quaker. He came out as gay to his stepmother at age 18. Ian also grew up alongside a sister named Jean McKellen and an older brother.
Ian McKellen Partner | Husband Patrick Stewart
Ian is currently leading a single and unmarried life. He previously dated Brian Taylor from 19964 to 1972. McKallen was in a relationship with Sean Mathias from 1978 to 1988. McKellen was also rumored to be in a relationship with his lover Patrick Stewart. However, Patrick is straight. They are just close friends who have known each other for a long time.
Ian McKellenHarry Potter
According to our findings, Ian played the role of the Wizard Dumbledore in the Harry Potter film series after the death of previous actor Richard Harris, who played the same role in the first two Harry Potter films. Ian revealed that he was saddened by the news of Harris’ death because they were close acquaintances.
Ian McKellen Net Worth
McKellen has an estimated net worth of about $60 million dollars. His main source of income is his career as a film and television actor.
Ian McKellen Films
- Mr Holmes (2015)
- X-Men (2000)
- The Lord of the Rings (2001)
- The Hobbit and the Unexpected (2012)
- The Da Vinci Code (2008)
- X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)
- Beauty and the Beast (2017)
- The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)
Ian McKellen TV Shows
- Vicious (2013-2016)
- Macbeth (1979)
- Doctor Who (1963 to 1989)
- The Prisoner (1967)
- Coronation (since 1960)
- Pillar of Fire (since 1981)
- Shakespeare Uncovered (since 2012)
