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Ian McKellen

PersonBorn May 25, 1939 (age 87)Burnley, Lancashire, England, UK

British actor (born 1939)

Person Rank
Jun 3, 2026
#727
Most popular person
Buzz Score
Jun 3, 2026
4.5
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Ian McKellen

Sir Ian Murray McKellen (born 25 May 1939) is an English actor known for his roles in both screen and stage productions. With a career spanning over six decades, McKellen has showcased his talent in a wide range of genres, from Shakespearean dramas and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction. His notable achievements include being knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1991 and receiving awards such as a Tony Award, six Olivier Awards, and a Golden Globe Award. McKellen has made significant contributions to stage productions, starting his career in 1961 and becoming a prominent figure in renowned theatre companies like the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre of Great Britain.

Rank#727
Buzz Score4.5
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Known ForActing
Birthday1939
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Daily update · June 3, 2026

Ian McKellen ranks #727 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 4.5. Ian McKellen peaked at #3,579 of all time (Aug 31 - Sep 29, 2024). Ian McKellen ranks #744 over the past 365 days.

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Ian McKellen

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Current and historical popularity rankings

Ranks on June 3, 2026

Overall popularity
#727
People

Ranking History

Peak, 1-year, and top-chart days
Peak Buzz Score
9.0
#3,579Overall rank
Aug 31 - Sep 29, 2024
1-Year Buzz Score
5.1
#744Overall rank
Last 365 days
Days at #1
0
Past 365 days
Days in Top 10
0
Past 365 days
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Ian McKellen Buzz Score History
Daily Buzz Score over the last 30 days
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Ian McKellen Top Movies
Ian McKellen's movies ranked by Buzz Score
1
Avengers: Doomsday
Avengers: Doomsday
Magneto · 2026
10.9
2
The Christophers
The Christophers
Julian Sklar · 2026
5.4
3
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Gandalf · 2001
3.8
4
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Gandalf · 2003
2.8
5
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Gandalf · 2002
2.6
6
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Gandalf the Grey · 2013
2.4
7
X-Men: Days of Future Past
X-Men: Days of Future Past
Magneto · 2014
2.3
8
X-Men
X-Men
Magneto · 2000
2.1
9
X-Men: The Last Stand
X-Men: The Last Stand
Erik Lehnsherr / Magneto · 2006
1.7
10
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Gandalf the Grey · 2012
1.7
11
The Da Vinci Code
The Da Vinci Code
Sir Leigh Teabing · 2006
1.7
12
Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast
Cogsworth · 2017
1.4
13
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Gandalf the Grey · 2014
1.3
14
The Wolverine
The Wolverine
Erik Lehnsherr / Magneto (uncredited) · 2013
1.2
15
Flushed Away
Flushed Away
The Toad (voice) · 2006
1.2
16
Cats
Cats
Gus, the Theatre Cat · 2019
1.2
17
X2
X2
Eric Lehnsherr / Magneto · 2003
1.1
18
Stardust
Stardust
Narrator (voice) · 2007
0.9
19
The Golden Compass
The Golden Compass
Iorek Byrnison (voice) · 2007
0.6
20
Last Action Hero
Last Action Hero
Death · 1993
0.6
21
The Good Liar
The Good Liar
Roy Courtnay · 2019
0.5
22
Gods and Monsters
Gods and Monsters
James Whale · 1998
0.4
23
Apt Pupil
Apt Pupil
Kurt Dussander · 1998
0.4
24
The Keep
The Keep
Dr. Theodore Cuza · 1983
0.3
25
The Shadow
The Shadow
Dr. Reinhardt Lane · 1994
0.3
26
Richard III
Richard III
Richard III · 1995
0.3
27
Doogal
Doogal
Zebedee (voice) · 2006
0.3
28
Six Degrees of Separation
Six Degrees of Separation
Geoffrey · 1993
0.3
29
And the Band Played On
And the Band Played On
Bill Kraus · 1993
0.2
30
Scandal
Scandal
John Profumo · 1989
0.2
31
Restoration
Restoration
Will Gates · 1995
0.1
32
I'll Do Anything
I'll Do Anything
John Earl McAlpine · 1994
0.1
33
Jack & Sarah
Jack & Sarah
William · 1995
0.1
34
Rasputin
Rasputin
Tsar Nicholas II · 1996
0.1
35
Plenty
Plenty
Sir Andrew Charleson · 1985
0.1
36
The Ballad of Little Jo
The Ballad of Little Jo
Percy Corcoran · 1993
0.0
37
Swept from the Sea
Swept from the Sea
Dr. James Kennedy · 1998
0.0
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