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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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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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Sir Ian McKellen
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Season 13, Episode 43: Sir Ian McKellen talks about the benefits of a good healthcare system. watch

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
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Season 13, Episode 43: Sir Ian McKellen tells us how much he loves the ladies of The View!
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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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Posted: 11/23/2009
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Ian McKellen thinks the Queen dressed dreadfully at his knighting ceremony. (6:20)
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Title Year Type
The Prisoner (Actor - Two) 2009 TV Show Series
Stardust (Actor - Narrator) 2007 Movie
The Golden Compass (Actor - Voice of Iorek Byrnison) 2007 Movie
Doogal (Actor - Zebedee) 2006 Movie
Flushed Away (Actor - The Toad) 2006 Movie

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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

February 11, 2007: "I Am Not Actually a Wizard"

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

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

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