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Ian McKellen
Birth at
25 May 1939
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Ian McKellen was born on 25 May 1939 in Burnley, Lancashire. This is one of the most colorful places in England. In the early forties, the actor with his family moved to the mining village of the county.
At school, Ian McKellen is actively involved in theater productions. He became a fan of Shakespeare’s works. His dream was to play the role of Shakespeare’s heroes in film or theater. After graduating from school, McKellen enters Cambridge, where he continues to participate in the work of the university
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Ian McKellen was born on 25 May 1939 in Burnley, Lancashire. This is one of the most colorful places in England. In the early forties, the actor with his family moved to the mining village of the county.
At school, Ian McKellen is actively involved in theater productions. He became a fan of Shakespeare’s works. His dream was to play the role of Shakespeare’s heroes in film or theater. After graduating from school, McKellen enters Cambridge, where he continues to participate in the work of the university theater.
At the end of his studies at university, he could no longer imagine any other life than acting. His career begins in a small theater, where he goes to work immediately after graduating from Cambridge.
McKellen worked for several years in Belgrade and then moved to London. At this time he was already known as a great connoisseur and connoisseur of Shakespeare’s work. In 1971, the actor was awarded the title of Commander.
In the late eighties, its popularity extends beyond England. His first painting was The Mills of the Gods. From his first works in cinema, the most popular became
"The Last Movie Hero" and
The Shadow . In 1990, McKellen received the title of Knight. He was one of the few people with a non-traditional sexual orientation who earned the title. In addition to his acting career, McKellen is actively involved in the movement of sexual minorities.
Many actors are known for such roles as Magneto in the film.
X-Men and Gandalf in the film adaptation of the trilogy "Lord of the Rings."
In addition, you could see him in the films Richard III, The Da Vinci Code, The Golden Compass.