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Ian McShane

Ian McShane

British actor

Age
84years old
Full name
Ian David McShane
Born
29 September 1942Blackburn, Lancashire
Nationality
UK
Height
1.75 m
Star sign
Libra
Years active
2000–2025

Known for

About Ian McShane

Ian McShane is a British actor. They were born on 29 September 1942 in Blackburn, Lancashire. Their career spans 40 titles, among them Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011), Snow White and the Huntsman (2012) and Kung Fu Panda (2008).

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Their career in figures

The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Ian McShane is Sexy Beast (2000); in all, 34 films and 6 TV shows over 25 years. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011), with 233 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2010s, with 19 titles. The person they have worked with most is Keanu Reeves, on 5 films, among them John Wick 3: Chapter 3 - Parabellum and John Wick: Chapter Two.

Latest work

Full filmography (40)
  1. 2025 6.6
  2. 2025 3.8
  3. 2024
  4. 2023–

    One Piece TV

    Narrador, 1 episode

  5. 2023 7.9
  6. 2022
  7. 2019 8.2
  8. 2019

    Hellboy

    Professor Broom

    Where to watch
    5.2

Where to watch Ian McShane

Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.

  1. 2011 7.2
  2. 2012 7.2
  3. 2008

    Kung Fu Panda

    Tai Lung (voice)

    Where to watch
    7.6
  4. 2013 7.6
  5. 2010 6.9
  6. 2009

    Coraline

    Sergei Alexander Bobinsky

    Where to watch
    7.4
  7. 2007

    Shrek the Third

    Captain Hook (voice)

    Where to watch
    6.3
  8. 2007 6.3

Availability checked on 9 November 2026.

The best Ian McShane films

By MovieNCo readers' ratings.

  1. John Wick 3: Chapter 3 - Parabellum 2019 8.2
  2. John Wick 2014 7.9
  3. John Wick: Chapter 4 2023 7.9
  4. El Niño 2013 7.6
  5. Kung Fu Panda 2008 7.6

Family and relationships

Partners
Sylvia Kristel 1977–1980

A count of the awards MovieNCo covers: Golden Globes (1944–2026), Actor Awards (2000–2026) and Emmy Awards (2000–2026).

  • Golden Globes 1 win2 nominations
  • Actor Awards 1 nomination
  • Emmy Awards 1 nomination

Has worked with

Ian McShane photos

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Questions about Ian McShane

How old is Ian McShane?

Ian McShane is 84 years old: born on 29 September 1942 in Blackburn, Lancashire.

How tall is Ian McShane?

Ian McShane is 1.75 m tall (5 ft 9 in).

What are the best Ian McShane films?

By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Ian McShane films are John Wick 3: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019, 8.2), John Wick (2014, 7.9) and John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023, 7.9).

How many films and TV shows has Ian McShane been in?

MovieNCo lists 34 films and 6 TV shows for Ian McShane, from Sexy Beast (2000) to Deep Cover (2025).

How many awards has Ian McShane won?

Ian McShane has won one award from 4 nominations. By award: Golden Globes, 1 of 2; Actor Awards, 1 nomination; Emmy Awards, 1 nomination. A count of the awards MovieNCo covers.

What is Ian McShane's star sign?

Ian McShane is a Libra: born on 29 September.

Page reviewed on 29 September 2017.

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