Ian McKellen
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Summary
Ian McKellen was born on May 25, 1939[1], in Burnley[2]. He has worked as a voice actor[3], stage actor[4], film actor[5], actor[6], and television actor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.14% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93,802 views/month, #1,351 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[9]
- Native language: English[10]
- Occupation: screenwriter[11], musician[12]
- Field of work: video game industry[13]
- Educated at: St Catharine's College[14], Bolton School[15]
- Award received: Laurence Olivier Award for Actor of the Year in a Revival[16], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17], Donostia Award[18], Annie Award for Voice Acting in a Feature Production[19], Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[20], Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actor[21], European Film Award for Best Actor[22], Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Cast[23], Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film[24], Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor[25], Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role[26], Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture[27], Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy Performance[28], Laurence Olivier Award for Actor of the Year in a New Play[29]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[30]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Sexual orientation: homosexuality[33]
- Noble title: Knight Bachelor[34]
- Genre: Shakespearean comedy[35]
- Commons category: Ian McKellen[36]
- Residence: Wigan[37], Narrow Street[38]
- Family name: McKellen[39]
- Given name: Ian[40], Murray[41]
- Official website: http://www.mckellen.com/[42]
Product Details
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Type: Person[43]
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Country: GB[44]
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Began / founded: 1939-05-25[45]
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MusicBrainz ID: d347cdd8-6c14-4102-a635-0a8ef92dca05[46]
Why It Matters
Ian McKellen has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 82 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was Ian McKellen born?
Ian McKellen was born in Burnley[2].
What did Ian McKellen do for work?
Ian McKellen worked as a voice actor[3], stage actor[4], film actor[5], actor[6], and television actor[7].
Where did Ian McKellen go to school?
Ian McKellen was educated at St Catharine's College[14] and Bolton School[15].
What awards did Ian McKellen receive?
Honors received include Laurence Olivier Award for Actor of the Year in a Revival[16], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17], Donostia Award[18], and Annie Award for Voice Acting in a Feature Production[19].