Ian McKellen


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BirthDate
BirthPlace
05/24/1939
Burnley, Lancashire, England
  • Fascinating fact
    By: WENN.com Source January 28, 2011 4:00am EST
    Actress SAOIRSE RONAN is reteaming with her THE LOVELY BONES director PETER JACKSON to shoot the LORD OF THE RINGS prequel THE HOBBIT. The Oscar-nominated teenager will join Sir Ian McKellen, Cate Blanchett and Elijah Wood in the two films, which are currently in pre-production in New Zealand.
  • McKellen considered quitting The Hobbit
    By: WENN.com Source January 13, 2011 6:15am EST
    Sir Ian Mckellen considered turning down his part in The Hobbit after beginning to question whether he wanted to make such a huge movie commitment at the age of 71.
  • McKellen back as Gandalf in Rings sequels
    By: WENN.com Source January 12, 2011 4:00am EST
    Sir Ian Mckellen has confirmed he's set for a return to Middle Earth for the Lord Of The Rings prequels by tweeting the casting news to fans.
  • Ian McKellen Will Return As Gandalf
    By: Kelsea Stahler January 11, 2011 9:25am EST
    Super happy dance time.
  • Wood set for The Hobbit
    By: WENN.com Source January 09, 2011 1:15pm EST
    Elijah Wood is returning to Middle Earth - the actor has signed on to star in the Lord Of The Rings prequel The Hobbit.
  • Warner Bros. To Distribute 'The Hobbit' Worldwide
    By: Eric Sundermann January 06, 2011 12:35pm EST
    And that's still all we really know about the film.
  • Dench voted greatest stage star of all time
    By: WENN.com Source December 16, 2010 4:00am EST
    Dame Judi Dench has been hailed as the greatest stage star of all time - ahead of theatre legends Laurence Olivier and Sir Ian Mckellen.
  • Halle Berry Announces Role In 'Cloud Atlas'
    By: Kelsea Stahler November 30, 2010 9:34am EST
    She also volunteered Tom Hanks' and Natalie Portman's involvement.
  • Under the Radar: 'The Keep' on Netflix
    By: Brian Salisbury November 24, 2010 5:25am EST
    Michael Mann's early fantasy film 'The Keep' is now on Netflix instant streaming.
  • X-Men bosses deny Jackman rumour
    By: WENN.com Source November 03, 2010 11:15am EST
    Fans of superhero franchise X-Men are set for disappointment - Hugh Jackman will not be making a cameo appearance as his Wolverine character in an upcoming prequel.