Ian McKellen
British actor
- Age
- 87years old
- Born
- 25 May 1939Burnley, Lancashire
- Nationality
UK - Star sign
- Gemini
- Years active
- 1993–2025
Known for
About Ian McKellen
Ian McKellen is a British actor. They were born on 25 May 1939 in Burnley, Lancashire. Their career spans 33 titles, among them The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012), The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Ian McKellen is Last Action Hero (1993); in all, 33 films over 32 years. They have worked as actor in 33, writer in 1 and producer in 1. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012), with 221 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2010s, with 13 titles. The person they have worked with most is Peter Jackson, on 7 films, among them The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.
Coming up
- 2026
- 2026
- 2027
Latest work
Full filmography (36)- 2025
- 2023
- 2019
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
- 2017
- 2017
Where to watch Ian McKellen
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2012
- 2003
- 2001
- 2002
- 2013
- 2014
- 2006
- 2013
The best Ian McKellen films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
Awards
All their awardsA count of the awards MovieNCo covers: Academy Awards (Oscars) (1932–2026), BAFTA Awards (1950–2026), Actor Awards (2000–2026) and Emmy Awards (2000–2026).
- Academy Awards (Oscars) 2 nominations
- BAFTA Awards 2 nominations
- Actor Awards 1 win1 nomination
- Emmy Awards 2 nominations
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Questions about Ian McKellen
How old is Ian McKellen?
Ian McKellen is 87 years old: born on 25 May 1939 in Burnley, Lancashire.
What are the best Ian McKellen films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Ian McKellen films are The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003, 9.2), The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001, 9.0) and The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002, 8.6).
What is Ian McKellen's next film?
Ian McKellen's next release is Ebenezer, out on 13 November 2026.
How many films and TV shows has Ian McKellen been in?
MovieNCo lists 33 films for Ian McKellen, from Last Action Hero (1993) to The Christophers (2025).
How many awards has Ian McKellen won?
Ian McKellen has won one award from 7 nominations. By award: Academy Awards (Oscars), 2 nominations; BAFTA Awards, 2 nominations; Actor Awards, 1 of 1; Emmy Awards, 2 nominations. A count of the awards MovieNCo covers.
What is Ian McKellen's star sign?
Ian McKellen is a Gemini: born on 25 May.
Page reviewed on 25 May 2022.