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McKellen

British  
/ məˈkɛlən /

noun

  1. Sir Ian ( Murray ). born 1939, British actor, noted esp for his Shakespearean roles; films include The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001–03)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

Acting onstage is currently a tenuous subject for McKellen.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 8, 2026

In late 2024, Soderbergh and Solomon met with McKellen on the same sofa where we’re now doing this interview.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 8, 2026

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