Ian McKellen

English actor (born 1939)

Sir 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, an Actor Award and a Golden Globe Award, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards, five BAFTAs and five Emmy Awards.