Born on May 25, 1939, in Burnley, England, he is a distinguished actor celebrated for his work on stage and screen. He studied at St Catharine's College, Cambridge, and gained prominence in British theatre with the Royal Shakespeare Company. His film career spans decades, with iconic roles such as Gandalf in "The Lord of the Rings" and Magneto in the "X-Men" series. A vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, he was knighted in 1991 and is renowned for his contributions to the arts and activism.
FLUSHED AWAY
Flushed Away is a 2006 animated comedy film that tells the story of Roddy, an upper-crust pet rat who is unexpectedly flushed down the toilet into the...
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, directed by Peter Jackson, continues the epic journey of Frodo Baggins and the Fellowship as they attempt to...
THE GOOD LIAR
An experienced con man named Roy Courtnay (Ian McKellen) targets a wealthy widow, Barbara Covett (Helen Mirren), hoping to pull off the score of a...
X-MEN: THE LAST STAND
X-Men: The Last Stand is the third installment in the X-Men film series. The movie revolves around a controversial cure for mutation, causing a...
MR. HOLMES
In 1947, an aging Sherlock Holmes returns from a journey to Japan, where, in search of a plant with powerful restorative qualities, he has witnessed...
THE DA VINCI CODE
The Da Vinci Code is a mystery thriller film based on the bestselling novel by Dan Brown. It follows symbologist Robert Langdon as he investigates a...
X-MEN
X-Men (2000) introduces mutants who struggle with fear and prejudice, while hiding in plain sight. Professor X recruits a small team to defend both...
X2: X-MEN UNITED
X2: X-Men United follows the X-Men as a government-backed anti-mutant crusade led by Colonel William Stryker escalates, forcing Xavier to reveal his...
X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST
In a dystopian future, mutants are on the brink of extinction. To prevent this dark future from happening, Wolverine is sent back in time to unite the...
THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey follows the journey of Bilbo Baggins as he joins a group of dwarves on a quest to reclaim their homeland from the...
THE TWO TOWERS
The Two Towers is the second installment in the epic fantasy film series The Lord of the Rings, directed by Peter Jackson. The film continues the...
X-MEN
In a world where mutants exist, a group of outcasts with extraordinary abilities must come together to fight against a powerful mutant terrorist. As...
THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug follows Bilbo Baggins as he continues his journey with Gandalf and Thorin Oakenshield's band of dwarves to reclaim...
X-MEN: THE LAST STAND
In X-Men: The Last Stand, the mutant world is divided over a controversial cure. As Xavier and Magneto rally opposing sides, a powerful Phoenix threat...