Is Ian McKellen still acting?

Is Ian McKellen still acting?

Sir Ian Murray McKellen CH CBE (born ) is an English actor....Ian McKellen.

Sir Ian McKellen CH CBE
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1958–present
Notable work	Performances
Partner(s)	Brian Taylor (1964–1972) Sean Mathias (1978–1988)

Will Ian McKellen play Gandalf again?

Although Ian McKellen does not seem to be reprising his role as Gandalf, we can at least take comfort that we will be able to return to Middle Earth for Amazon's upcoming Lord of the Rings series. While we await that, check out our 2020 Release Schedule to see what movies are hitting theaters this year.

Is Ian McKellen one of the best actors?

Over time, Sir Ian McKellen has also been involved in tons of iconic projects. ... Sir Ian McKellen is one of the most talented and beloved actors of all time. A master of both television, film, and theatre, he is someone who can do it all and throughout his amazing career, he has done just that.

Did Ian McKellen break down?

Sir Ian McKellen, who played Gandalf in the film, is a favorite character among moviegoers who idolized his wizarding ways. Strangely enough, the role almost proved to be his last. During filming of The Hobbit, the veteran actor broke down and almost quit acting.

How old is the actor who plays Gandalf?

The 81-year-old actor was born in Burnley, Lancashire, England on May 25th, 1939, and later moved to the town of Wigan with his parents, Margery and Denis, and older sister, Jean.

Will Gandalf be in the LOTR series?

According to Tolkien scholar and series consultant Tom Shippey, the series' writers reportedly can't change anything in the timeline J.R.R. Tolkien created, which indicates no Gandalf. But nothing is confirmed, so we can't say for certain that Gandalf won't be in the series.

Does Ian McKellen have a partner?

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Is the actor who played Ian McKellen still alive?

• Getty McKellen pictured in November 2019. Ian McKellen, the star of Lord of the Rings, is still alive as of June 19. The death of McKellen’s Lord of the Rings co-star Ian Holm on June 19 led to confusion among movie fans. Holm’s death was confirmed by the actor’s agent, according to The Guardian.

Who was Sir Ian McKellen in Lord of the Rings?

• For over a decade, he toured his one-man show, Acting Shakespeare. McKellen is recognised worldwide as Magneto in the X-Men films and Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. He received his first Academy Award ® nomination, for Best Actor, as the gay film director James Whale, in Bill Condon's 1998 classic Gods and Monsters.

When did Ian McKellen start his acting career?

• He continued his education in English Drama, but soon it fell by the wayside as he concentrated more and more on performing. He eventually obtained his Bachelor of Arts in 1961, and began his career in earnest. McKellen began working in theatre over the next few years.

When did Ian McKellen appear in Return of the King?

• McKellen at the premiere of The Return of the King in Wellington, New Zealand, 1 December 2003. He appeared in the modestly acclaimed film Apt Pupil, which was directed by Bryan Singer and based on a story by Stephen King.