Ian McKellen
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Gender | Male |
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Age | 84 |
Date of birth | May 25,1939 |
Zodiac sign | Gemini |
Born | Burnley |
United Kingdom | |
Height | 180 (cm) |
Partner(s) | Brian Taylor |
Sean Mathias | |
Job | Voice acting |
Businessperson | |
Screenwriter | |
Education | Cambridge University |
University of Cambridge | |
Bolton School | |
St Catharine's College, Cambridge | |
Books | William Shakespeare's Richard III: A Screenplay |
The Tempest Set of 2 Audio CDs | |
Official site | mckellen.com |
Parents | Denis Murray McKellen |
Margery Lois Sutcliffe | |
Siblings | Jean McKellen |
Founded | Stonewall |
The Actors' Company | |
Actors' Company | |
Alma mater | St Catharine's College, Cambridge |
Partner | Brian Taylor |
Brian Taylor ; Sean Mathias (1978–1988) | |
Sean Mathias | |
Knighted date | 1979, 2008 |
Plays | Ian McKellen On Stage: With Tolkien, Shakespeare, Others ...And You! |
Date of Reg. | |
Date of Upd. | |
ID | 404495 |
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
X-Men
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Mr. Holmes
X-Men: Days of Future Past
The Da Vinci Code
The Golden Compass
X-Men: The Last Stand
Gods and Monsters
X2
Richard III
The Dresser
Beauty and the Beast
Apt Pupil
Coronation Street
Flushed Away
Priest of Love
Six Degrees of Separation
Stardust
Swept from the Sea
The Scarlet Pimpernel
Last Action Hero
Neverwas
Cold Comfort Farm
The Wolverine
The Ballad of Little Jo
The Keep
A Touch of Love
McKellen: Playing the Part
And the Band Played On
The Shadow
Jack and Sarah
Macbeth
David Copperfield (1966)
King Lear
All Is True
Loving Walter
Alfred the Great
Armchair Thriller
I'll Do Anything
Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man
The Good Liar
Animal Crackers
Miss in Her Teens
Country Matters
Heaven's a Drag
Vicious
X‑Men
Golden Bear
Tony Award for Best Lead Actor in a Play
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor
Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor
Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Acting Ensemble
Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actor
Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead
European Film Award for Best Actor
British Independent Film Award for Best Actor
Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries, or Motion Picture Made for Television
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play
National Board of Review Award for Best Actor
Laurence Olivier Award for Society of London Theatre Special Award
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor
GLAAD Media Stephen F. Kolzak Award
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Solo Performance
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Performance
Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy Performance
Toronto Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor
Empire Icon Award
Laurence Olivier Award for Actor of the Year in a Revival
Laurence Olivier Award for Actor of the Year in a New Play
British Independent Film Award – The Variety Award
Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Actor
Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Lead Actor, Visiting Production
Shorty Award for Best Celebrity
Critics' Circle Theatre Award for Best Actor
Ian McKellen Life story
Sir Ian Murray McKellen CH CBE is an English actor. With a career spanning more than six decades, he is noted for his roles on the screen and stage in genres ranging from Shakespearean dramas and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction.
Early Life
Ian mcklelen was born on may 25. 1939. In burnley. Lancashire. England. He was raised by a middle-class family and was educated at bolton cshool. He went on to sutdy at st catharine s college. Cambridge. Where he developed a strong interest in theatre.Career
Mckellen s career began in the early 1960s with his work in regional theatre. He has since become a celebrated actor of stage and screen. Appearing in a host of acclaimed films such as the lord of the rings trilogy and x-men. He has won numerous awards. Including two acaedmy award nominations.Acting Style
Mckellen is renowned for his powerful and intense performances. He often employs a method approach to his characters. Delving deep into their psychological depths to create a truly captivtaing performance. His powerful use of langugae. Combined with his physicality. Creates a hihgly expressive and believable character.Theatrical Work
Mckellen is a highly respected theatre actor. Having performed in a number of acclaimed productions throughout his career. He has appeared in plays such as waiting for godot. Richard iii and the merchant of venice. He has also directed several theatrical productiosn. Such as the seagull and king elar.Film Work
Mckellen has appeared in some of the most iconic films of the last two decades. Including the lord of the rings trilogy. X-men and the hobbit. He has eben nomniated for two academy awards for his work in these films.Television Work
Mckellen has appeared in several televiison productions. Including the miniseries the prisoner and the popular sitcom extars. He has also lent his voice to several animated series. Including the simpsons and futurama.Personal Life
Mckellen is openly gay and is an active campaigner for lgbt rights. In 2013. He was maed a companino of honour for his services to drama and equality.Notable Events
In 2014. Mckellen made history by becoming the first actor to receive a knighthood for services to the performing arts.Interesting Facts
Mckellen is an aivd fan of manchester united football club and was appointed honorary vice-president in 1999.Ian McKellen to play Falstaff in Shakespeare adaptation Player Kings
...By Steven McIntoshEntertainment reporterSir Ian Mckellen is to appear in a new play which blends parts one and two of Shakespeare s Henry IV...
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... Renowned actors have been in his shoes; famously Lord Olivier was Macbeth to Vivien Leigh s Lady Macbeth in 1955, Sir Ian Mckellen and Dame Judi Dench had their turn in 1976 and Sir Antony Sher and Dame Harriet Walter in 1999...
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... The actress and was also given this year s special recognition award, presented by Sir Ian Mckellen...
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... The actress won best drama performance and was also given this year s special recognition award, presented by Sir Ian Mckellen...
Anna Wintour: Vogue editor says 'art scene is so important' to UK
... The 51-year-old said he was involved in bringing together some of the event s artists for the night including Stormzy, Sir Ian Mckellen, Kate Moss, Sophie Okonedo, Naomi Campbell and Sienna Miller...
Olivier Awards: Seven things we learned at the ceremony
... " Look it up, " he says, and so we do, only to discover it also featured Sir Ian Mckellen, Dame Judi Dench, Benedict Cumberbatch, David Tennant, Paapa Essiedu, Harriet Walter and Rory Kinnear...
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Anna Wintour: Vogue editor says 'art scene is so important' to UK
By Annabel RackhamEntertainment reporter
Vogue editor Dame Anna Wintour has told The Bbc that she is raising money for arts in the UK as a result of funding cuts.
Alongside British editor Edward Enninful , she has curated an event called Vogue World, with proceeds going towards organisations in need.
" We wanted to make sure that donations were broadly distributed to very small organisations, " she told Bbc News .
Vogue has selected mostly London-based institutions to receive funding.
Dame Anna, 73, said This Was " absolutely" a response to the decision Last Year to over a three-year period.
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) announced in early 2022 that it would to More Than 100 locations outside the capital.
Nadine Dorries , who was culture secretary at The Time , said the funding shifted new cultural investment " into places previously at the back of the queue" adding: " Everyone should have access to it no matter where They Live or what their background. "
Dame Anna said: " I understand the importance of regional theatres and other organisations.
" [But] the London art scene is so important economically to The City . So many people come to London as tourists to appreciate the art scenes. "
The London Met GalaProceeds from ticket sales for The Event , which will " celebrate a mix of opera, dance, theatre and fashion" and donations from philanthropists total More Than £1m, according to Vogue.
The full list of recipients is yet to be announced, but will be divided into three categories, including larger organisations, small arts companies and independent artists and freelancers.
Those set to receive funding include the National Theatre , The Royal Ballet and Southbank Sinfonia and smaller organisations such as The National Youth Orchestra, Stanley Arts and choral ensemble The Sixteen .
For More Than 20 years, Dame Anna has been the organiser of the Met Gala , a yearly fundraising ball for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's costume institute in New York .
From choosing the theme to inviting The Guests , Dame Anna is no stranger to hosting a major event and hopes Vogue World will be just as successful as the gala.
She explained she decided to put on a Vogue World event in the capital, which will mark the start of London Fashion Week in September, after holding a successful Vogue fundraiser in New York .
" Our idea had always been that this would be an event that would travel and because London is our second biggest market, the idea had always been that it would go for its second incarnation, " She Said .
Vogue is 'diverse and inclusive'The Met Gala is known for its exclusivity, but Dame Anna insists this London event will be accessible to all, with " prices that students can hopefully afford".
She Said Vogue, which has 10 imprints around The World , has done a lot to diversify its offering beyond unaffordable High Fashion and says it's important to her that all price points are represented in the magazine.
" Our entry points are so diverse and inclusive Today - wherever you are in The World , " Dame Anna said.
" For someone who really delves deep into fashion, we know how engaged they are with our Vogue runway content, with Vogue video.
" We feel that fashion is a global language and it's up to us to meet our audiences where they are and give them content of quality, authority, confidence and fun. "
Dame Anna on retirementDame Anna, who is also chief content officer for Vogue owner Conde Nast , has been working in fashion journalism for More Than 50 Years .
There is often speculation in The Fashion world and in The Press about how much longer she will stay in her current role as editor.
She says she has no plans To Retire and is " extremely lucky and thrilled to have The Position [at Vogue]".
" Right now I'm really loving what I do and I have no plans to think about Anything Else at present, " she added.
Edward and AnnaEdward Enninful , who will be of British Vogue next year to take on a new role, worked alongside Dame Anna in planning Vogue World.
She described his contribution as " amazing" but said This Was " not in any way unusual" as the pair work together on a daily basis.
Enninful told The Bbc he had " partnered closely with Anna for almost 30 years" whilst working at Conde Nast and added the pair " work very intuitively".
" We know How To bring our creative visions together to create something very different to anything we might do apart, " he added.
The 51-year-old said he was involved in bringing together some of The Event 's artists for The Night including Stormzy, Sir Ian Mckellen , Kate Moss , Sophie Okonedo , Naomi Campbell and Sienna Miller .
" You will see so many of them appearing together sometimes for the First Time , " He Said . " I think it's really going to blow our audience away.
" And there are definitely going to be a lot of surprises - We Are pulling out all the stops and I can't wait to see how The Audience reacts. "
Enninful, who helped decide who received funding, said it was important that any money given was for unrestricted use to " put power into The Hands of organisations to make decisions they need to".
He also said as someone who works closely with independent artists and freelancers it was important they were considered too as " our creative industry is fuelled [by them].
" [They're] people who are often The Best in their field, but who frequently go unrecognised. It was really important to me, as someone who freelanced heavily in the early days of my career, to include them within the donation recipient list, " he added.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com