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Ian McKellen: Biography

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Birth Name: Ian Murray McKellen
Birth Place: Burnley, Lancashire, England
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 05/25/1939, Gemini
Profession: Actor

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Ian McKellen: TV Guide News

McKellen Likely to Robe up for Gandalf Reprise in The Hobbit | Movie News | 4/30/2008
Official announcements have not been made, but all signs look good for Sir Ian Mckellen to return to his robed role as Gandalf in The Hobbit.In one report, says the AP, McKellen tells fans that the part had been all but promised to him by Hobbit director, Guillermo del Toro. "Obviously," McKellan said, "it's not a part that you turn down, I loved playing Gandalf." That anyone else but McKellen might actually play Gandalf seems remote. The role, which McKellen played for the Lord of the Rings trilogy, even won him an Academy Award nomination. Fingers crossed that the official word will come soon on this no-brainer-everyone-wins casting. — Anna DimondUse our Online Video Guide to relive the love of Lord of the RingsRelated:• Del Toro Officially Signs on to Direct The Hobbit read more
McKellen on Hobbit: Yes, Please! | Movie News | 3/28/2008
When asked by a fan on his website if he'd be playing Gandalf in the upcoming Lord of the Rings prequels, Ian McKellen said he would very much like to, but hasn't been asked.Peter Jackson (who wrote, directed and produced the original trilogy) will be producing a two-film prequel based on another of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth-located novels, The Hobbit. McKellen, 68, played Gandalf, the White Wizard in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and earned a Best Supporting Actor nomination for the role.McKellen, however, was optimistic, citing encouraging conversations with Jackson and producing partner Fran Walsh, who said they "couldn't imagine The Hobbit without their original Gandalf." — Mickey O'Connor read more
February 11, 2007: "I Am Not Actually a Wizard" | Extras | 2/12/2007
If I were as clever as the writers on Extras, I would, well I guess we know what I wouldn’t be doing. But, I might make a witty remark about the absurd hilarity of Ricky Gervais’ humor. Suffice it to say, this ep was perhaps the cleverest of the bunch. You all know how I feel about Stephen Merchant, and he only made me love him more here. His ability to make everyone completely uncomfortable with no actual knowledge that he’s doing it is the crux for some of the most hilarious moments of the series. I laughed so loudly my neighbor stopped by to make sure I wasn’t being murdered. And I was — this show slayed me. There’s no good place to start since the entire episode was pure genius. We were graced by Sir Ian McKellan’s presence and we got to see Germaine Greer, one of the most important feminists ever. This is the show in which Andy seeks to gain some respect by getting theater work. His foray into theater proves hysterical as he finds he is meant... read more
At the Movies: Heroes' Hiro Returns to the Casino | Today's News: Our Take | 1/2/2007
Per the Hollywood Reporter, Heroes breakout star Masi Oka is in talks to play a supporting role in 21, a based-on-a-true-story feature about a group of men who, schooled in the art of card counting, win millions of dollars gambling.... The Lord of the Rings' Ian McKellen is "fantasizing" again, having signed on to narrate Stardust, which will star Claire Danes, Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfeiffer, and concern a young man's bid to retrieve a fallen star by venturing into the faerie realm.... And in case you missed it over the holiday weekend, the fourth Indiana Jones film is finally a go, to shoot in 2007. Details here. read more
FlickChick | 11/3/2005
I've been hearing rumors that someone's making a movie based on Dan Brown's bestseller The Da Vinci read more

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Ian McKellen: Photos

elijah wood, ian mckellen courtesy Jeff Vespa/WireImage.com

john goodman, elton john, ian mckellen courtesy Kevin Mazur/WireImage.com

Alfred Molina, Paul Bettany, Dan Brown, Sir Ian McKellen, Audrey Tautou, Tom Hanks, Jean Reno, Jean-Pierre Marielle courtesy John Sciulli/WireImage.com

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Ian McKellen: TV Listings

Ian McKellen: Credits

Title	Year	Type	Video
Stardust (Actor - Narrator)	2007	Movie	Available
The Golden Compass (Actor - Voice of Iorek Byrnison)	2007	Movie	Available
Doogal (Actor - Zebedee)	2006	Movie
Flushed Away (Actor - The Toad)	2006	Movie
Saint Of 9/11 (Actor - Narrator)	2006	Movie