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

Ian McKellen

On July 13, 2026
#377▲471most popular person online
ATTENTION6.8Attention Score

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.

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BirthdayMay 25, 1939
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Current#377▲471On Jul 13, 20266.8 score1-Year#733Jul 2025 – Jul 20265.2 scoreAll-Time Peak#3,635Aug 31 – Sep 29, 20249.0 score
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Ian McKellen Top Movies
Ian McKellen's movies ranked by Attention Score
1
Avengers: Doomsday
Avengers: Doomsday
Magneto · 2026
25.9
2
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Gandalf · 2001
4.1
3
X-Men: The Last Stand
X-Men: The Last Stand
Erik Lehnsherr / Magneto · 2006
3.0
4
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Gandalf · 2003
2.6
5
X-Men: Days of Future Past
X-Men: Days of Future Past
Magneto · 2014
2.4
6
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Gandalf · 2002
2.3
7
X-Men
X-Men
Magneto · 2000
1.9
8
Restoration
Restoration
Will Gates · 1995
1.9
9
Plenty
Plenty
Sir Andrew Charleson · 1985
1.9
10
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Gandalf the Grey · 2012
1.8
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
1.5
13
X2
X2
Eric Lehnsherr / Magneto · 2003
1.5
14
The Wolverine
The Wolverine
Erik Lehnsherr / Magneto (uncredited) · 2013
1.2
15
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Gandalf the Grey · 2014
1.2
16
The Christophers
The Christophers
Julian Sklar · 2025
1.0
17
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Gandalf the Grey · 2013
1.0
18
Stardust
Stardust
Narrator (voice) · 2007
0.9
19
Flushed Away
Flushed Away
The Toad (voice) · 2006
0.8
20
Cats
Cats
Gus, the Theatre Cat · 2019
0.7
21
The Golden Compass
The Golden Compass
Iorek Byrnison (voice) · 2007
0.7
22
Last Action Hero
Last Action Hero
Death · 1993
0.6
23
Apt Pupil
Apt Pupil
Kurt Dussander · 1998
0.5
24
The Keep
The Keep
Dr. Theodore Cuza · 1983
0.4
25
Six Degrees of Separation
Six Degrees of Separation
Geoffrey · 1993
0.3
26
Gods and Monsters
Gods and Monsters
James Whale · 1998
0.3
27
And the Band Played On
And the Band Played On
Bill Kraus · 1993
0.3
28
Richard III
Richard III
Richard III · 1995
0.3
29
The Shadow
The Shadow
Dr. Reinhardt Lane · 1994
0.3
30
Doogal
Doogal
Zebedee (voice) · 2006
0.2
31
Scandal
Scandal
John Profumo · 1989
0.2
32
The Good Liar
The Good Liar
Roy Courtnay · 2019
0.1
33
Swept from the Sea
Swept from the Sea
Dr. James Kennedy · 1998
0.1
34
Jack & Sarah
Jack & Sarah
William · 1995
0.1
35
I'll Do Anything
I'll Do Anything
John Earl McAlpine · 1994
0.1
36
Rasputin
Rasputin
Tsar Nicholas II · 1996
0.1
37
The Ballad of Little Jo
The Ballad of Little Jo
Percy Corcoran · 1993
0.1
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