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Ian McKellen

Latest news and updates on Sir Ian McKellen, an actor whose career has included roles in The Lord Of The Rings, The Hobbit, X-Men, Richard III, and Gods and Monsters. He has received several accolades, including including a Tony Award, six Olivier Awards, and a Golden Globe Award as well as nominations for two Academy Awards, five BAFTA Awards and five Emmy Awards.

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Avengers Doomsday fans devastated after iconic star missing from cast of new Marvel movie

Channel: Film Film March 27, 2025 By Rishma Dosani
Sir Ian McKellen crosses arms in photo against wooden wall

Sir Ian McKellen urges gay actors in the closet to ‘listen to your heart’ and come out

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz 2 days ago By Lillie Rohan

Sir Ian McKellen, 85, makes surprise return to stage after 'chipping vertebrae' in fall

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz December 16, 2024 By Laura Harman
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Sir Ian McKellen almost starred in Emmerdale before his role was banned

Channel: Coronation Street Coronation Street September 29, 2024 By Calli Kitson
Play Video Sir Ian McKellen, 85, on This Morning in a checkered jacket

Sir Ian McKellen, 85, reveals first thing he said after horrific stage fall

Channel: TV TV September 10, 2024 By Alistair McGeorge
A compilation image of Queen Elizabeth II smiling while wearing medals and her crown, and Sir Ian McKellen smiling while attending an event

Sir Ian McKellen claims Queen Elizabeth II was 'rude' and gave signal to 'go away'

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz September 7, 2024 By Rebecca Sayce

Trigger warning: If you're a white male actor this might offend you

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz September 2, 2024 By Kitty Chrisp
Sir Ian McKellen holds a microphone as he speaks during 'A Evening With'. He has his hair long with matching white beard. Sir Ian, 85, is wearing a white suit and colourful cravat.

Sir Ian McKellen, 85, says he has ‘no plans’ to retire as he hints at LOTR return

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz September 3, 2024 By Danni Scott
"Bent" 25th Anniversary BFI Screening And Q&A

Sir Ian McKellen 'saved by fat suit' after crashing into audience member's lap

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz August 22, 2024 By Brooke Ivey Johnson
Sir Ian McKellen smokes a cigarette and wears a 1930s military uniform as Richard III in the 1995 film adaptation of Richard III

Director blasts Academy for snubbing 85-year-old acting legend in 'hidden gem' role

Channel: Film Film July 31, 2024 By Tori Brazier
EDITORIAL USE ONLY. Sir Ian McKellen during the filming for the Graham Norton Show at BBC Studioworks 6 Television Centre, Wood Lane, London, to be aired on BBC One on Friday evening. Picture date: Thursday February 8, 2024. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Isabel Infantes/PA Wire

Ian McKellen shocks with transformation after injury forced him out of play

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz July 27, 2024 By Joel Harley
EXCLUSIVE: * Min Web Fee 350 GBP For Set * * Call For Print Fees * Sir Ian Mckellen Hides A Neck Brace With A Scarf After Being Forced To Quit His Theatre Run. Glimpses of the white neck brace were just about visible as the legendary actor was spotted running errands in London. McKellen has previously been seen wearing a wrist support since he fell off the stage during a performance of Player Kings at the Noel Coward Theatre in London. After being forced to pull out of the play's national tour, he revealed he had suffered injuries to both his wrist and neck. Doctors have promised he will make a full recovery, but only if he takes some time off work. Pictured: sir ian mckellen Ref: BLU_S7791131 040724 EXCLUSIVE Picture by: Dean / SplashNews.com Splash News and Pictures USA: 310-525-5808 UK: 020 8126 1009 eamteam@shutterstock.com World Rights

Sir Ian McKellen hides neck brace with a scarf after falling off west end stage

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz July 9, 2024 By Robert Oliver
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 11: Sir Ian McKellen bows at the curtain call during the press night performance of "Player Kings" at the Noel Coward Theatre on April 11, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Hoda Davaine/Dave Benett/Getty Images)

Sir Ian McKellen, 85, reveals injuries after nasty fall off stage left him 'screaming'

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz July 3, 2024 By Emily Bashforth
EXCLUSIVE: * Web Set Fee 300 GBP * * Print Fees To Be Agreed * Sir Ian McKellen Is Back On His Feet After His Horror Fall Off A West End Stage In London. The actor was spotted wearing a wrist support - but otherwise appeared in good health - as he visited the shops in east London. McKellen shocked audience members last week when he fell off stage "head first" during a performance of 'Player Kings' at the Noel Coward Theatre. Pictured: ian mckellen Ref: BLU_S7767804 240624 EXCLUSIVE Picture by: / SplashNews.com Splash News and Pictures USA: 310-525-5808 UK: 020 8126 1009 eamteam@shutterstock.com World Rights

Sir Ian McKellen takes a walk wearing wrist brace in first outing after horror stage fall

Channel: Entertainment Entertainment June 24, 2024 By Brooke Ivey Johnson
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: Sir Ian McKellen attends "The Delaunay Presents An Evening With" in collaboration with Denville Hall, the residential home for all members of the theatrical profession, at The Delaunay, Aldwych, on April 21, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for The Wolseley Hospitality Group)

Sir Ian McKellen 'flew head first' into audience member during stage fall

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz June 21, 2024 By Brooke Ivey Johnson
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Sir Ian McKellen almost starred in Emmerdale before his role was banned

Channel: Coronation Street Coronation Street September 29, 2024 By Josie Copson

Sir Ian McKellen, 85, 'looking forward to returning to work' after fall from stage

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz June 18, 2024 By Brooke Ivey Johnson

Can this New York dining craze compete with London?

Channel: Food Food April 29, 2024 By The Slice

Trigger warning: If you're a white male actor this might offend you

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz September 2, 2024 By Kitty Chrisp

Sir Ian McKellen, 84, 'splits from panto co-star boyfriend, 30'

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz February 17, 2024 By Emily Bashforth