Q&A

What made Ian McKellen famous?

What made Ian McKellen famous?

Ian McKellen is a revered, award-winning British actor of stage and screen known for his starring roles in ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘X-Men’ films.

Was Ian McKellen in ww2?

He is of Scottish, Northern Irish, and English descent. During his early childhood, his parents moved with Ian and his older sister, Jean, to the mill town of Wigan. It was in this small town that young Ian rode out World War II.

Where did Ian McKellen go to college?

University of Cambridge
Bolton SchoolSt Catharine’s CollegeCambridge University
Ian McKellen/Education

How old was Ian McKellen in LOTR?

82 years (May 25, 1939)
Ian McKellen/Age

Did Ian McKellen go to university?

What’s the difference between Gandalf the GREY and Gandalf the White?

It was that resurrection that Gandalf transformed from Gandalf the Grey to Gandalf the White. By taking his title, Gandalf became the leader of the wizards and was given authority to punish Saruman. Another difference is that Gandalf the White could be harsher and applied his powers more readily.

Does Ian McKellen have a partner?

Michael CashmanStonewall
Lisa PowerStonewall
Ian McKellen/Business partners

Who are the parents of actor Ian McKellen?

Ian McKellen was born on 25 May 1939 as Ian Murray McKellen. And his birthplace is Burnley, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom. Ian is the son of Margery Lois and Denis Murray McKellen.

Where did Sir Ian McKellen go to school?

Sir Ian, international Actor on stage and screen, was born in this house, 25 Scott Park Road, Burnley, on 25th May 1939. At all his schools he acted, most crucially for Frank Greene, the senior English master who directed the annual, spring-term Bolton School classical play in the main hall, seating 800 people.

How tall is Ian McKellen height and weight?

Overview (3) Born May 25, 1939 in Burnley, Lancashire, Eng Birth Name Ian Murray McKellen Height 5′ 11″ (1.8 m)

What kind of religion did Ian McKellen grow up in?

Both of McKellen’s grandfathers were preachers, and his great-great-grandfather, James McKellen, was a “strict, evangelical Protestant minister” in Ballymena, County Antrim. His home environment was strongly Christian, but non-orthodox.