Biography - Born 05/25/1939

Long considered one of the finest British stage actors, Ian McKellen has defied conventional wisdom which posits that being openly homosexual would either pigeonhole you or destroy your career. In fact, since his 1988 decision to "come out" during a BBC radio broadcast, he not only has bee...

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Filmography

• The Golden Compass (2007)
• The Da Vinci Code (2006)
• Flushed Away (2006)
• X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)
• Emile (2005)

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Awards

• In 2001, received The Actor for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role in "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring".
• In 1999, received Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead in "Gods and Monsters".
• In 1999, received British Independent Film Award for Best Actor in "Gods and Monsters".
• In 1998, received Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor in "Gods and Monsters".

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