Ian McKellen Profile
| Full Name: | Ian McKellen |
| Birth Name: | Ian Murray McKellen |
| Famous As: | Actor |
| Date of Birth: | May 25, 1939 |
| Place of Birth: | Burnley, Lancashire, England |
| Height: | 5' 11 |
| Nationality: | British |
| Eye Color: | Blue |
| Relationships: | Brian Taylor (schoolteacher, 1964-1972), Sean Mathias (1978-1988), Greg Nickels (2003) |
| Father: | Denis Murray McKellen |
| Mother: | Margery Lois McKellen |
| Sister(s): | Jean McKellen (older) |
| Education: | Attended Wigan Grammar School for Boys in Wigan, England Attended Bolton School Boys' Division in Bolton, England Graduated from St. Catharine's College, Cambridge University in 1961 with a BA degree in English Drama |
| Claim to Fame: | As James Whale in Gods and Monsters (1998) |
Ian McKellen News / Gossip
New York Times - Found Jul. 3, 2008
Christmastime when those giddily silly entertainments known as pantomimes, shows that have stars like Ian McKellen wearing dresses and big...
BBC - Found Jul. 1, 2008
Sir Ian McKellen and Jim Caviezel will battle against each otherSir Ian McKellen and Jim Caviezel are set to star in the ITV remake of the 1960s TV
TNT grabs 'Cracker' for U.S. - Hollywood Reporter
Caviezel, McKellen to take on 'Prisoner' - UPI
US gets second crack at Cracker - The Sun
McKellen joins The Prisoner remake - RTE Online
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Hollywood ReporterPhiladelphia Inquirer - Found Jul. 1, 2008
Sir Ian McKellen will star as as Number Two. The series will be broadcast sometime next year. Hair today, waxed tomorrow?
Sideshow: Dr. Drew: Celebs a tough gig - Philadelphia Inquirer
Dr. Drew: Addicted celebs need more time in rehab - The Sun News
Dr. Drew: Addicted celebs need more time in rehab - Hartford Courant
Celebs' Rehab: Taking Shortcuts? Dr. Drew Opines - Yahoo! Canada
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Press of Atlantic CityTelegraph - Found Jun. 30, 2008
... has been written by Bill Gallagher, the writer behind Lark Rise to Candleford and Clocking Off . McKellen, who received an Oscar nomination...
Jim Caviezel on board for 'The Prisoner' - Entertainment Weekly Online
AMC to remake 'The Prisoner' - Los Angeles Times
Jim Caviezel & Ian McKellen To Star In 'The Prisoner' Remake - Starpulse
Ian McKellen to lead in ITV's The Prisoner remake - Guardian Unlimited
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IGN.com UKNewKerala.com - Found Jun. 29, 2008
London, Jun 28 : English stage and screen actor Sir Ian McKellen has taken up Thai kickboxing at the age of 69. The Lord Of The Rings star is having
Washington Post - Found Jun. 27, 2008
| June 27, 2008 10:47 AM Note the headline: 'Sir Ian McKellen takes up Thai kickboxing at 69' Why would anyone want to kickbox 69?
FOXNews.com - Found Jun. 25, 2008
Veteran actor Sir Ian McKellen, best known for his role as Gandalf in 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy, also was honored by the queen. McKellen...
Queen confers knighthood on Salman Rushdie - USA Today
Queen: Arise Sir Salman - ABCNEWS.com
Queen Confers Knighthood on Salman Rushdie - Time
Queen confers knighthood on Salman Rushdie - FOXNews.com
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Jam! Showbiz MoviesDaily Post - Found Jul. 1, 2008
ITV confirmed yesterday Sir Ian McKellen and Jim Caviezel will star in the networks remake of 1960s classic cult thriller, The Prisoner.
Driffield Times - Found Jun. 30, 2008
ITV has confirmed that Sir Ian McKellen and Jim Caviezel will star in the network's remake of 1960s classic cult thriller, The Prisoner.
24dash.com - Found 42 minutes ago
Actor Sir Ian McKellen will present part of the show, while singer-songwriter Sandi Thom and 1990s pop act Culture Beat will perform.
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