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Ian McKellen

  • Birthplace: Burnley, England
  • Birthday: May 25, 1939

Long considered one of the finest British stage actors, Ian McKellen has defied conventional wisdom which posits that being openly homosexual would either pigeonhole you or destroy your career. In fact, since his 1988 decision to "come out" during a BBC radio broadcast, he not only has been knighted for his services to the theater (in 1991) but found himself an unlikely movie star.

Born in Burnley on May 25, 1939 and raised in Wigan and Bolton, Ian Murray McKellen knew from an early age that he wanted to pursue a career on stage. …more

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Career Milestones

  • 2006

    Portrayed Holy Grail historian, Sir Leigh Teabing in Ron Howard's big-screen adaptation of Dan Brown's best-selling novel "The Da Vinci Code"

  • 2006

    Received an Emmy nomination for appearing as himself on an episode of the HBO series, "Extras"

  • 2006

    Reprised the role of Magneto in "X-Men: The Last Stand"

  • 2005

    Starred opposite Natasha Richardson in the psychological thriller "Asylum"

  • 2003

    Once again played Magneto in "X2"

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Awards

  • 2001

    The Actor: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role

  • 1999

    British Independent Film Award: Best Actor

  • 1999

    Independent Spirit Award: Best Male Lead

  • 1998

    Broadcast Film Critics Association Award: Best Actor

  • 1998

    Chicago Film Critics Award: Best Actor

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