McKellen
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Playing a confounding, cantankerous old painter who hasn’t touched a canvas in at least 20 years, Mr. McKellen delivers yet another marvelous late-career highlight.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
When it comes to commanding the screen, though, Ms. Coel is not in the same league as Mr. McKellen, which means the intended balance of opposites doesn’t quite pan out.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
It was given to McKellen by the artist, a longtime friend, for the actor’s 80th birthday.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
It’s McKellen reveling in a great role: charmingly funny but also bittersweet in the film’s examination of how fading fame can calcify one’s soul.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
When McKellen does emerge, wearing a blue zip-up hoodie and black sweatpants, he has a mischievous look in his eye.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
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