Ian McKellen

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Sir Ian McKellen rejects calls for only gay actors to play gay roles as ... (Daily Mail)

He also backed gender-neutral awards as he sat down for an hour-long interview with Amol Rajan as part of the presenter's new BBC2 series. Having his say: Sir ...

He is also decorated with a Golden Globe, a Tony Award and multiple Olivier Awards. You're playing different parts. It is ridiculous to try and compare. You're playing different parts. We're pretending.' We're acting.

Ian McKellen doesn't think gay roles should be reserved for gay ... (EW.com)

"Does that mean I can't play straight parts and I'm not allowed to explore the fascinating subject of heterosexuality in Macbeth?".

I played a character (in How I Met Your Mother) for nine years who was nothing like me." McKellen replied when asked about the backlash over the fact that Mirren is not Jewish. He then took his answer one step farther, touching on his own feelings as a gay man in Hollywood. Sir Ian McKellen refuses to be put in a box — and he doesn't want anyone else put in one either.

Sir Ian McKellen's 60-year acting career, coming out as gay at 48 ... (WalesOnline)

Award-winning actor Sir Ian McKellen has enjoyed a colourful 60-year-career in the performing arts industry. The Burnley-born star first shot to fame in the ...

"I am very sorry for anyone who has sent in photos and items to be signed by this fraudulent impersonator. He also received a Companion of Honour medal for services to Drama and Equality from Queen Elizabeth II in 2008. On January 27 2018, Sir Ian marked 30 years since he went on BBC radio to talk about his sexuality. Sir Ian McKellen has been acting on stage and screen for more than 60 years. Award-winning actor Sir Ian McKellen has enjoyed a colourful 60-year-career in the performing arts industry. But when did Sir Ian McKellen's career start and what is he best known for starring in?

Sir Ian McKellen regrets not coming out as gay to his dad: 'There ... (PinkNews)

Ian McKellen has said he regrets never coming out as gay to his dad before his death, insisting would not have had any "moral judgement".

There was an innate homophobia, a fear and suspicion of gay people, out of sheer ignorance. Deep regret, and joy that now in this country the acceptance of gay people is based on people recognising that they have gay friends and gay relatives and gay entertainers that they enjoy.” He continued: “I mean, the stupidity of it all!

Ian Mckellen: who is Lord of The Rings actor, what films has he been ... (NationalWorld)

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In recent years he has starred in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and Cats. The Hollywood blockbuster films X-Men and The Lord of The Rings solidified Mckellen as a national treasure. Mckellen has played some major roles, in films such as The Lord of the Rings, Richard III, Gods and Monsters, Scandal, Six Degrees of Separation and the X-Men franchise.

Ian McKellen's revenge on Michael Howard for refusal to lobby ... (Daily Express)

Ian McKellen, one of the most celebrated actors of his generation, appears on Amol Rajan Interviews this evening. The Englishman, best known for playing ...

When he is not acting and campaigning, Ian does a lot of charity work. The Englishman, best known for playing Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, has long defied convention and expectation. Ian was initially knighted in the 1980 New Year Honours list for his services to the performing arts, and was later made a Companion of Honour for service to drama and to equality in the 2008 New Year Honours list. Ian McKellen, one of the most celebrated actors of his generation, appears on Amol Rajan Interviews this evening. He had also called Sergey Sobyanin, the mayor of Moscow, a “coward” in 2011 for refusing to allow gay pride parades in the Russian capit He described Mr Howard as the “gentleman villain” of the pantomime, and claimed he had “never knowingly met a homosexual”.

Sir Ian McKellen weighs in on BBC licence fee row (Metro)

Sir Ian McKellen has weighed in on the BBC licence fee debate, stressing the importance of keeping it in the public's hands.

Speaking to Amol Rajan, Sir Ian opened up about the importance of the BBC licence fee in his eyes, saying: ‘Whatever people think about the policies and activities of this country, the BBC is the calling card.’ The Lord of the Rings star further questioned why those advocating for the BBC to be left in the market’s hands see the licence fee as ‘such a bother’. Sir Ian McKellen has weighed in on the BBC licence fee debate, stressing the importance of keeping it in the public’s hands.