Ian McKellen

Acting

Born May 25, 1939 · Burnley, Lancashire, England, UK

Also known as Sir Ian McKellen · Sir Ian Murray McKellen · Ian McKellern

Biography

Ian Murray McKellen is an English actor. He has played roles on the screen and stage in genres ranging from Shakespearean dramas and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction. He is regarded as a British cultural icon and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1991. He has received numerous accolades, including a Tony Award, six Laurence Olivier Awards, two Actor Awards and a Golden Globe Award, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards, five BAFTAs and five Emmy Awards.

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Awards & recognition

Empire Icon Award · 2010
Donostia Award · 2009
Annie Award — Voice Acting in a Feature Production · 2006
Broadcast Film Critics Association Award — Best Cast · 2003
Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture · 2003

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Saturn Award — Best Supporting Actor · 2001
Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role · 2001
Critics' Choice Movie Award — Best Actor · 1998
Saturn Award — Best Supporting Actor · 1998
European Film Award — Best Actor · 1996
Golden Globe Award — Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film · 1996
GLAAD Stephen F. Kolzak Award · 1993
Laurence Olivier Award — Best Actor · 1991
Drama Desk Award — Outstanding One-Person Show · 1984
Laurence Olivier Award — Actor of the Year in a Revival · 1984
Drama Desk Award — Outstanding Actor in a Play · 1981
Tony Award — Best Actor in a Play · 1981
Laurence Olivier Award — Actor of the Year in a New Play · 1979
Laurence Olivier Award — Best Comedy Performance · 1978
Laurence Olivier Award — Actor of the Year in a Revival · 1977
Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Critics' Circle Award — Distinguished Service to the Arts
Knight Bachelor
Society of London Theatre Special Award
British Academy Television Award — Best Supporting Actor · 2016 · nominated
Academy Award — Best Supporting Actor · 2002 · nominated
Academy Award — Best Actor · 1999 · nominated
Critics' Choice Movie Award — Best Actor · 1998 · nominated
Tony Award — Best Actor in a Play · 1984 · nominated