It was filmed over four days in barcelona and features actor sir ian mckellen who lip syncs to the lyrics. It seems like every incredible british actor had at least one role in the global harry potter franchise all except one acting legend. Madonna is famous for her dry sense of humour, but apparently not everyone watching the graham norton show was a fan. Jun 16, 2015 sir ian mckellen enjoyed locking lips with sir patrick stewart. Sir ian mckellen and sir patrick stewart to bring play no. Alice mckellen, known as mother mac sir ian mckellens paternal grandmother 1937 sir ians mother, margery sutclifffe, we can find was born in 1905 in salford and she and sir ians father, denis, married in 1931 in stockport, cheshire as can easily be discovered using the records on thegenealogist. Sir ian mckellen does an amazing maggie smith impression the graham norton show. An effort to regain some of his dignity puts andy in an awkward position when hes cast in a play by ian mckellen.
The longtime friends kissed each other mightily while they walked the red carpet in london on june 10 for the premiere ian s new. Check out the following example to learn how video interviews can simulate the feeling of real conversations. Sir ian mckellen videobombs george ezra anglophenia. He pops up hither and yonsometimes with his old mucker sir patrick stewart, sometimes soloconstantly playing with his reputation as a pofaced. Elsewhere in this weeks show, celebrated actor sir ian mckellen told. Sir ian mckellen to play gandalf again the independent. In fact, hes just launched a new app to help you understand shakespeare. But he did manage to rope in his best friend sir ian mckellen to help him do the honours scroll. Youtube we are way past the point at which it is a fresh observation to note that sir ian mckellen makes being sir ian mckellen look like a lot of fun.
Ian mckellens new app helps you understand shakespeare. Prepare to see sir ian mckellen like youve never seen him before. He is the recipient of six laurence olivier awards, a tony award, a golden globe award, a screen actors guild award, a bif award, two saturn awards, four drama desk awards, and two critics choice awards. With ricky gervais, ashley jensen, stephen merchant, shaun williamson. Sir ian mckellen enjoyed locking lips with sir patrick stewart. The art of breaking character ricky gervais, stephen. A great blast of the soundtrack from the lord of the rings and in the pitch black, the instantly recognisable voice of sir ian mckellen, warm, craggy, emphatically dramatic, quietly.
Celebrated stage and screen actor sir ian mckellen, currently starring as sherlock holmes in the newly released film mr. For this one, i just said i dont want to be singing the song, so that could be anything. Sir ian mckellen wont correct you, even if you call him yawn. Lord of the rings comes to netflix at last this november. I am in new york and a member of the ama team is assisting me. Ian mckellen seeks to demystify shakespeare with new app cnet. Sir ian came out during a bbc radio 3 interview, during a discussion about the controversial section 28, a local government. He first became well known as an actor for his roles in shakespeares plays, e. Andy and maggie are working on a production of shakespeares the tempest alongside patrick stewart. Ezra told fuse tv, when were making a video, i just say a really vague thing that i want to happen.
Sir ian mckellen was on larry kings talkshow recently and larry, no stranger to long runs doing the same thing, asked ian if hed do another gandalf after six films worth of it. Watch ian mckellen receive his first marriage proposal. Sir ian mckellen is marking 30 years since he publicly came out as gay. Sir ian mckellen interview returning to middle earth the hobbit an unexpected journey. How tom cruise almost cost ian mckellen the roles of. Ian mckellen on stage with tolkien, shakespeare, others and you. The art of breaking character ricky gervais, stephen merchant, ian mckellen extras. Sir ian mckellen never have i laughed out of place youtube sir ian mckellen. Eager to get his sitcom script noticed, andy gives a. Heuristic shakespeare the tempest is the first of 37 new apps to help students better understand the works. Sir ian mckellen contact info name, email address, phone number.
Sir ian mckellen tickets stubhub uk 100% fanprotect. He is the recipient of six laurence olivier awards, a tony award, a golden globe award, two academy award nominations, four bafta nominations and five emmy award nominations. Sir ian murray mckellen ch cbe born 25 may 1939 is an english actor. Sir ian mckellen to play gandalf again in a new oneman. Holmes, has been making the rounds on american talk shows this week. I have been honored with over 50 international acting awards both on stage and screen. Experience his dazzling wit and charisma for yourself when you buy or sell sir ian mckellen tickets on stubhub. Ian mckellen is adorable in george ezras newest music video. The song has peaked at number 41 on the uk singles chart the accompanying music video features actor sir ian mckellen, who lip syncs to the lyrics.
Mckellen s work spans genres ranging from shakespearean and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction. The merchandizing tabula rasa known colloquially as sir ian mckellen may have outed at least one of his hobbit costars way back in a 2012 interview with the german website, a slip of. His career spans genres ranging from shakespearean and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction. Ian mckellen outs half the hobbit cast the datalounge. Ian mckellen seeks to demystify shakespeare with new app. Listen to the man is a song by english singersongwriter george ezra. The 77yearold actor has starred in a number of blockbuster movies including lord of the rings and. Mckellens work spans genres ranging from shakespearean and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction. Actor sir ian mckellen, who has appeared as gandalf in the lord of the rings and magneto in the xmen series, as well as taking numerous shakespearean roles, talks to owen jones about his gay. Ian mckellen steals the spotlight with a tiny gong in george ezras latest music video today he is gandalf the pink pocket squared. The last stand erik lehnsherr magneto 2006 the da vinci code sir leigh teabing 2006.
Our website aims to provide the agent, manager, and publicist contact details for sir ian mckellen. Mar 23, 2017 sir ian mckellen has been gandalf for almost 16 years, having first starred as the grey wizard in 2001s the lord of the rings. Apr 04, 2017 it seems like every incredible british actor had at least one role in the global harry potter franchise all except one acting legend. Have you ever wanted to ask sir ian mckellen about shakespeares richard iii.
His notable film roles include gandalf in the lord of. The acclaimed english actor best known for his roles in the the lord of the rings and xmen films, as well as. From the age of 12, i was at bolton school, which was direct grant then. Doogal zebedee 2006 the da vinci code sir leigh teabing. Sir ian mckellen is to be the subject of a new documentary. He was born in burnley in the north of england on 25 may 1939.
He is the recipient of six laurence olivier awards, a tony award, a golden globe award, a screen actors guild award, a bif award, two saturn awards, four. Heuristic shakespeare the tempest is the first of 37 new apps to help students better understand the works of the famous bard. Sir ian mckellen contact info agent, manager, publicist. Apr 25, 2017 ian mckellen extras ian mckellen extras wizard ian mckellen extras quotes ian mckellen extras scene ian mckellen extras gif ian mckellen extras episode ian m. Sir ian mckellen tickets stubhub uk 100% fanprotect guarantee. This is from an interview with adam brown january 20, it begins with a short phrase from sir ian mckellen. Andys school mate steve sherwood visits him on set and inspires darren to ask maggie out on a date. This clip is from bbc one sitcom extras, which explores the world of film and television extras. Mar 03, 2020 bryan cranston, sir ian mckellen and carey mulligan are just some of the famous faces in the running for the theatre awards 2018. Sir ian mckellen says hes had it with playing gandalf. Sir ian mckellen booking agent, manager, and publicist contact info. Bryan cranston, sir ian mckellen and carey mulligan are just some of the famous faces in the running for the theatre awards 2018. Sir ian mckellen celebrates the 30th anniversary of his. Watch ian mckellen receive his first marriage proposal since.
Whether you are looking to get in touch with sir ian mckellen s agent for an event, or sir ian mckellen management for an endorsement, we aim to provide you with the best and most accurate contacts. Interview with sir ian mckellen sir ian mckellen is one of britains greatest actors. And now sir ian mckellen has revealed the real reason why. I am best known for playing magneto in the xmen films and gandalf in the lord of the rings and the hobbit trilogies, and starring in the upcoming mr. He has been an advocate for gay rights since he came out in 1988, and cofounded stonewall, the uk charity that lobbies for gay equality. Ian mckellen is getting candid about his decision to remain closeted most of his life the 80yearold lord of the rings actor didnt come out as a gay man until he was 49 in a new biography. Ian mckellen has a serious passion for shakespeare, and he wants you to as well. So much so that hes reprising his sacred gandalf the great role in the name of charity. Sir ian mckellen who do you think you are the famous. Jan 20, 2020 ian mckellen is getting candid about his decision to remain closeted most of his life the 80yearold lord of the rings actor didnt come out as a gay man until he was 49 in a new biography. James turns his attention from heartthrob louis tomlinson to his other guests, ian mckellen and simon pegg, and shows off some headturning photos. Jun 26, 2015 while most celebrities hit the streets of, erm, social media, to celebrate the supreme courts historic gaymarriage ruling, sir ian mckellen and derek jacobi bested them all with the most. Sir ian mckellen, who played coriolanus at the national theatre in 1984, on what shakespeare means to him sat 30 jun 2012 19. Madonna criticised for rude interactions with sir ian mckellen on.
I am best known for playing magneto in the xmen films and gandalf in the lord of the rings and the hobbit trilogies, and starring in the. In recent years he has had many important film roles including james. He pops up hither and yonsometimes with his old mucker sir patrick stewart, sometimes soloconstantly playing with his reputation as a pofaced thespian with evident glee. Wanting to be recognized more for his acting abilities, andy auditions for a new play directed by sir ian mckellen. While most celebrities hit the streets of, erm, social media, to celebrate the supreme courts historic gaymarriage ruling, sir ian mckellen and derek jacobi bested them all with the most. Extras sir ian mckellen tv episode 2006 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Playing spooner to patricks hirst on broadway was a constant joy, which is why i am delighted to be back with him in the west end. Ian mckellen may have accidentally outed more than one. Below is an article from the tes in which sir ian reminisces about his days at the school and on the edwardian gentleman with a posh accent who set him on the path to meet gandalf, king lear and the xmen. Waiting for godot ian mckellen patrick stewart stage door london 03 may 2009 by daniela bonesso. The longtime friends kissed each other mightily while they walked the red carpet in london on june 10 for the premiere ians new. Nov 26, 2015 sir ian mckellen was on larry kings talkshow recently and larry, no stranger to long runs doing the same thing, asked ian if hed do another gandalf after six films worth of it.
Ian mckellen reveals the heartbreaking reason he never. Ian murray mckellen was born on may 25th, 1939 in burnley, lancashire. Ian mckellen news, views, gossip, pictures, video mirror. Ian mckellen bio, photos, theatre credits, stage history mckellen is recognised worldwide as magneto in the xmen films and gandalf in tolkiens middle earth films. A formidable actor who redefined shakespeare born in lancashire in 1939, sir ian mckellen was fascinated by theatre from a very young age a passion that was encouraged by his entire family, but especially his sister. Join legendary actor ian mckellen in celebrating his 80th birthday with an evening.
Ian mckellen is adorable in george ezras newest music. Sir ian mckellen is one of the most awarded actors in british theatre history, a muchloved cultural icon, and a seemingly unstoppable force of energy. Sir ian mckellen has been gandalf for almost 16 years, having first starred as the grey wizard in 2001s the lord of the rings. How tom cruise almost cost ian mckellen the roles of gandalf. The 77yearold actor has starred in a number of blockbuster movies including lord of the rings and x men, and now he is set to get his own documentary. Ian mckellen helps boyfriend propose to patrick stewart fan partner. It was released in the united kingdom on 28 october 2014 through columbia records as the fifth single from his debut studio album wanted on voyage 2014. If sir ian mckellen had never landed the roles of gandalf the grey in lord of the rings and magneto in xmen, its not as if he would have wilted into obscurity. Sir ian mckellen sir ian mckellen to be subject of new. Ian mckellen reveals the heartbreaking reason he never played.
Ian mckellen explains the difference between acting on stage and in movies the dick cavett show duration. Alice mckellen, known as mother mac sir ian mckellen s paternal grandmother 1937 sir ian s mother, margery sutclifffe, we can find was born in 1905 in salford and she and sir ian s father, denis, married in 1931 in stockport, cheshire as can easily be discovered using the records on thegenealogist. Extras is a sitcom set in the world of film and tv extras. Sir ian mckellen to play gandalf again in a new oneman show. Jun 30, 2012 sir ian mckellen, who played coriolanus at the national theatre in 1984, on what shakespeare means to him sat 30 jun 2012 19.
1309 160 449 515 753 1521 238 113 1482 1 40 22 210 680 226 473 1401 817 177 108 1305 1464 99 1078 105 990 350 1074 587 1169 1476 741 663 820 929 933 100 56 1245 314 936 869 1418 502