Ian McKellen

Actor, known for Coronation Street, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Sir Ian Murray McKellen (born 25 May 1939) is an English actor. He has played roles on the screen and stage in genres ranging from Shakespearean dramas and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction. He is regarded as a British cultural icon and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1991. He has received…