Birth Name: Ian Murray McKellen
Occupation: Movie Actor
Born In: Burnley, Lancashire, England, UK
Birthdate: Age: 85 years old (as of 2024)
Ethnicity: White
Nationality: British
Sexuality: Gay
Ian McKellen was born on the 25th of May, 1939. He is famous for being a Movie Actor. He starred alongside Viggo Mortensen in the celebrated Lord of the Rings films. Ian McKellen’s age is 85. Longtime actor who became immortalized as Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings franchise. He played the misanthropic mutant Magneto in the X-Men movies and narrated the 2007 fantasy film Stardust. He was cast as Cogsworth in the 2017 film Beauty and the Beast.
The 85-year-old movie actor was born in Burnley, Lancashire, England, UK. After receiving a scholarship for St. Catharine’s College, he became a member of the Marlowe Society. He debuted as Plowden in The Indian Tales of Rudyard Kipling in 1964. He earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his role in the 1998 film Gods and Monsters and an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for portraying Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in 2002.
Ian McKellen is a Gemini and his 86th birthday is in .
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Childhood
Ian McKellen was born in 1930s. The 1930s were called the Great Depression (1929-1939). It was the worst economic downturn in the history of the industrialized world. Despite the Great Depression, Hollywood and popular film production flourished. Radio was the main source of entertainment, information, and political propaganda, and jazz, blues, gospel, and folk music, became immensely popular. Discover what happened on this day.
Ian Murray McKellen is part of the Silent Generation, which followed after the G.I. Generation. As young adults during the McCarthy Era, many members of this generation felt it was dangerous to speak out. They were too young to see action in World War II and too old to participate in the fun of the Summer of Love.
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It's hard to know Ian McKellen birth time, but we do know his mother gave birth to his on a Thursday. People born on a Thursday are naturally well-meaning and open. Luck is on their side.
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The 85-year-old British was born in the Silent Generation and the Year of the Rabbit
Education
Ian Murray McKellen attended Bolton School, Lancashire, UK and BA English, St Catharine`s College, University of Cambridge.
Family
Ian McKellen’s mother’s name is Margery Lois Sutcliffe and his father’s name is Denis Murray McKellen. We will continue to update information on Ian McKellen’s parents.
Personal Life
Like many famous people and celebrities, Ian McKellen keeps his personal life private. Once more details are available on who he is dating, we will update this section.
Fast Facts
| REAL NAME: | Ian Murray McKellen |
| NICKNAME: | Sir Ian McKellan, Serena |
| MARTIAL STATUS: | Pending |
| RELIGION: | Atheist |
| TATTOOS: | N/A |
| AGE GENERATION: | Silent Generation |
| BIRTH SIGN: | Gemini |
| BIRTH DAY: | Thursday |
| DAYS SINCE BIRTH: |
Net Worth
The 85-year-old British movie actor has done well thus far. Majority of Ian’s money comes from being a movie actor. CelebsMoney has recently updated Ian McKellen’s net worth.
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Horoscope
Zodiac Sign: Ian McKellen is a Gemini. People of this zodiac sign like music, books, magazines, chatting, short trips and dislike being alone, repetition and routine. The strengths of this sign are being gentle, affectionate, curious, adaptable, able to learn quickly, while weaknesses can be nervous, inconsistent and indecisive. The greatest overall compatibility with Gemini is Sagittarius and Aquarius.
Chinese Zodiac: Ian McKellen was born in the Year of the Dragon. People born under this sign are popular because they're sincere and avoid conflict. Though they're sensitive, they also hesitate, which makes them lose on chances.
Ruling Planet: Ian McKellen has a ruling planet of Mercury and has a ruling planet of Mercury and by astrological associations Wednesday is ruled by Mercury. In Astrology, Mercury is the planet that rules our mindset. People who are born with Mercury as the ruling planet have communication skills, intellect and cleverness.
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Ian McKellen’s birth sign is Gemini and he has a ruling planet of Mercury.
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