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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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Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ken McKay/ITV/REX (10471763r) Sir Ian McKellen 'Good Morning Britain' TV show, London, UK - 11 Nov 2019

Sir Ian McKellen says government underestimated public's ability to follow corona rules

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz August 13, 2020 By Jamie Tabberer
Star Trek stars wish Sir Patrick Stewart a happy birthday

Star Trek stars wish Sir Patrick Stewart a Happy 80th Birthday in the best way

Channel: TV TV May 28, 2021 By Abbie Bray
Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ken McKay/ITV/REX (10471763r) Sir Ian McKellen 'Good Morning Britain' TV show, London, UK - 11 Nov 2019

Sir Ian McKellen to start rehearsals next week for new Hamlet production

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz June 26, 2020 By Lucy Mapstone
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Ian McKellen warned Patrick Stewart doing Star Trek would ruin his career

Channel: TV TV January 16, 2020 By Abbie Bray
Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart

Patrick Stewart celebrates Picard launch by kissing BFF Ian McKellen at premiere

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz January 15, 2020 By Sarah Deen
Cats reviews

'The worst thing to happen to cats since dogs': A round-up of the most brutal Cats reviews

Channel: Film Film December 19, 2019 By Emma Kelly

Cats review: The best worst movie about cats ever made

Channel: Film Film December 19, 2019 By Jamie Tabberer

Rebel Wilson reveals what Cats cast look like before CGI feline costume in BTS shots

Channel: Film Film December 18, 2019 By Mel Evans

Ian McKellen turns back on dog lovers after watching final cut of Cats: 'I'm a convert'

Channel: Film Film December 7, 2019 By Abigail Gillibrand

New Cats trailer insists on creating terrifying memories

Channel: Film Film November 19, 2019 By Mel Evans
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Sir Ian McKellen lifts lid on matching tattoo with rest of Lord Of The Rings cast

Channel: TV TV November 11, 2019 By Cydney Yeates
Ian McKellen and Boris Johnson

Sir Ian McKellen reckons he'll be 'long dead' by the time Brexit happens

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz November 4, 2019 By Emma Kelly
(left to right) Julie Andrews, Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon 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. PA Photo. Picture date: Thursday October 31, 2019. Photo credit should read: PA Images on behalf of So TV

Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon talk character 'meltdowns' on The Morning Show

Channel: TV TV November 1, 2019 By Sam Moore
Sir Ian McKellen and Dame Helen Mirren shone on the red carpet for The Good Liar world premiere in London (Picture: PA)

Ian McKellen and Helen Mirren shine on the red carpet for The Good Liar world premiere

Channel: Film Film October 29, 2019 By James Besanvalle
Funniest reactions to the Cats trailer

Cats trailer causes hilarity among celebs as Anna Kendrick fears 'sexual awakening'

Channel: Film Film November 15, 2019 By Louise Griffin
Cats the movie behind the scenes look

Taylor Swift and Idris Elba throw seriously feline shapes in teaser for Cats The Movie

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz November 15, 2019 By Ekin Karasin

Taylor Swift gets to grips with her feline side in behind-the-scenes look at Cats

Channel: Film Film November 15, 2019 By Mel Evans

Sir Ian McKellen celebrates 80th birthday with West End tour because he's a pro

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz June 15, 2019 By Rishma Dosani

Hugh Jackman gets stadium crowd to wish Ian McKellen happy birthday and we are jealous

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz May 27, 2019 By Tobi Akingbade
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dan Wooller/REX (10189866bq) Kyle Soller accepts the award for Best Actor for The Inheritance and Patsy Ferran accepts the award for Best Actress for Summer and Smoke '2019 Laurence Olivier Awards' awards, Winners, London, UK - 07 Apr 2019

Who were the winners at the 2019 Olivier Awards?

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz April 8, 2019 By Daniel Mackrell

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