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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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VIDEO: Charlie Rose (January 5, 1996)

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Charlie Rose (January 5, 1996)
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Length: 54:00
Posted: 2/4/2010

Today At The White House, The Deadlocked Budget Negotiations Continue Between The Administration And The Republican Leadership In The Senate And The House. Here To Comment On When Americans Can Expect An End To The Budget Crsis And How It Will Ultimately Be Brought About Are Congressman Joe Scarborough, A Freshman Republican From Florida, And Norm Ornstein Of The American Enterprise Institute. Then, British Actor Sir Ian Mckellan On His Role In Shakespeare'S Richard Iii. The Role One That Mckellen First Played In 1991 And He Revives It For The Film Adaptation Which Is Set In 1930'S Europe. Next, There Is Debate Over The Current State Of Russia. The Election In December Was A Disappointment To Supporters Of Democratic Reform With The Return Of The Communist Party. On The Other Hand, Many In The West Still Think That Reformers Did Well In The Elections, And That Russia Is On The Verge Of Economic Recovery. Katrina Vanden Heuvel, Editor Of The Nation Magazine, And Stephen Cohen, Professor watch

VIDEO: Could Magneto beat Gandalf?

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Could Magneto beat Gandalf?
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Length: 07:06
Posted: 1/28/2010

CNN's Becky Anderson talks with stage and sceen legend Ian McKellen about his 40 years of acting. watch

VIDEO: Saint of 9/11

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Saint of 9/11
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Posted: 1/19/2010

A loving tribute to Fire Department Chaplain Father Mychal Judge: parish priest, streetwise New Yorker, recovering alcoholic, and proud homosexual who gave his life on September 11 after administering last rites to a fallen firefighter. "Saint of 9/11" traces the journey and struggles of a man whose compassion touched the world. Narrated by Sir Ian McKellen. watch

Season 13, Episode 43: Sir Ian McKellen talks about the benefits of a good healthcare system.
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Length: 02:07
Posted: 11/6/2009
Season 1, Episode 143: Sir Ian McKellen recalls hosting SNL when Jimmy was a cast member and talks about the security surrounding The Hobbit script.
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Length: 02:07
Posted: 11/6/2009
Season 13, Episode 43: Sir Ian McKellen tells us how much he loves the ladies of The View!
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Length: 01:11
Posted: 11/6/2009
Season 1, Episode 6: The legendary Sir Ian McKellen accepts his award at the Young Hollywood Awards and then talks backstage with your Ultimate Insider, R.J. Williams.
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Length: 03:15
Posted: 11/23/2009
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Year Title Description
2009 The Prisoner TV Show Series, Actor - Two
2007 The Golden Compass Movie, Actor - Voice of Iorek Byrnison
2007 Stardust Movie, Actor - Narrator
2006 Doogal Movie, Actor - Zebedee
2006 Flushed Away Movie, Actor - The Toad

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Ratings: The Prisoner Holds on to Mad Men's Sunday Night Numbers on AMC

AMC's reimagining of the 1968 cult classic The Prisoner nabbed 2.2 million viewers in its Sunday night debut, enough to match Mad Men's numbers in the timeslot.

Prisoner, starring Ian McKellen and Jim Caviezel kept the momentum of... read more

Caviezel and McKellen Explain AMC's Reimagining of The Prisoner

The Prisoner has held its fans captive for two generations. Now, a new generation will see a new version, this one starring Ian McKellen and Jim Caviezel.

Neither of the men who played Gandalf and Jesus were hesitant to tackle Patrick McGoohan's revered cult classic, but...

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Caviezel, McKellen Locked Up for AMC's The Prisoner

Jim Caviezel and Ian McKellen are on board to star in The Prisoner, an update on the 1960s cult hit that will air as a six-part miniseries on AMC next year.Caviezel will play the title role of "Number Six" and McKellen will costar as "Number Two."The 1960s series — an espionage thriller set during the Cold War — is being updated with a focus on security and surveillance while retaining the franchise's trademark socio-economic commentary. — J.R. WhalenRelated:• The Joy of 6: A First Look at the Return of The Prisoner• AMC to Set The Prisoner Free in 2008 read more

McKellen Likely to Robe up for Gandalf Reprise in The Hobbit

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 HobbitIn 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 its 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 RingsRelated149 Del Toro Officially Signs on to Direct The Hobbit read more

McKellen on Hobbit: Yes, Please!

When asked by a fan on his website if hed be playing Gandalf in the upcoming Lord of the Rings prequels Ian McKellen said he would very much like to but hasnt been askedPeter Jackson who wrote directed and produced the original trilogy will be producing a two-film prequel based on another of JRR Tolkiens 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 roleMcKellen however was optimistic citing encouraging conversations with Jackson and producing partner Fran Walsh who said they couldnt imagine The Hobbit without their original Gandalf Mickey OConnor read more

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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, John Goodman, Elton John courtesy Kevin Mazur/WireImage.com
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