McKellen
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The painter is fictional in the Steven Soderbergh movie “The Christophers,” but he is played by legendary 87-year-old actor, Ian McKellen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Here is declamation as we might have imagined coming from a rhapsode, for Mr. McKellen brings grandeur to his reading.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
The visiting professorship was established in 1990, with previous incumbents including Sir Ian McKellen, Dame Myra Syal and Dame Diana Rigg.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
Really, we’re just watching McKellen give a bravura, scene-gobbling performance that doesn’t hold back one iota.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2026
It’s a hurdle McKellen has yet to clear, but he’s made some strides forward.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2026
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