biography
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McKellen, Sir Ian (Murray)
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pronunciation:
[muhkelen]
| sex:
| male
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| lived:
| (1939– )
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| biography:
| Actor, born in Burnley, Lancashire, NW England, UK. He played in several repertory theatres before making his London debut in 1964. He joined the National Theatre in 1965, the touring Prospect Theatre Company in 1968, and with Edward Petherbridge founded the Actors' Company in 1972. He played many memorable parts for the Royal Shakespeare Company (1974–8), including the title role of the 1976 Trevor Nunn production of Macbeth with Judi Dench. In 1998–9 he led the first resident ensemble company at the West Yorkshire Playhouse, directed by Jude Kelly. His films include Scandal (1988), Richard III (1995), Cold Comfort Farm (1996), Gods and Monsters (1998), X-Men (2000), and the Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001–3). He is also known for his solo recitals on a wide range of themes. He was knighted in 1991. |
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