Ian McKellen

British actor (born 1939)

Sir Ian Murray McKellen is an English actor. He has played roles on the screen and stage in genres ranging from Shakespearean dramas and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction. He is regarded as a British cultural icon and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1991. He has received numerous accolades, including a Tony Award, six Laurence Olivier Awards, an Actor Award and a Golden Globe Award, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards, five BAFTAs and five Emmy Awards.

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Sir Ian Murray McKellen, Ian Murray McKellen, and Sir Ian McKellen

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Aragorn Cast in New LOTR Movie

Jamie Dornan will take on the role of Aragorn in the new 'Lord of the Rings' prequel directed by Andy Serkis.

Is Jamie Dornan the right choice to replace Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn? Polygon.com — Apr 15, 18:45 PM
Jamie Dornan is a stroke of genius The Lord of the Rings reboot needs Metro — Apr 15, 13:44 PM
Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya Face Off in First 7 Minutes of ‘Dune: Part Three’ The Hollywood Reporter — Apr 15, 02:21 AM
No need for hard stares as Paddington: The Musical triumphs at the Olivier awards The Guardian — Apr 12, 19:02 PM
Dame Helen Mirren, 80, is the epitome of chic in a white floral co-ord as she reunites with fellow acting icon Sir Ian McKellen, 86, at the Olivier Awards Daily Mail — Apr 12, 18:10 PM
Cast revealed for new Lord of the Rings movie #LotR #LordOfTheRings #BBCNews BBC News — Apr 15, 18:30 PM
Jamie Dornan as Aragorn in new Lord Of The Rings film ‘The Hunt For Gollum’ gets mixed reaction Euronews — Apr 15, 13:23 PM
J.J. Abrams Unveils ‘The Great Beyond’ at CinemaCon; Glen Powell and Jenna Ortega Travel to Alternate Universe With ‘Extensive World Building’ Variety — Apr 15, 01:56 AM
Who won what? Olivier Awards 2026 winners in full The Standard — Apr 12, 19:19 PM
Olivier Awards red carpet: Stars arrive for theatre's biggest night BBC News — Apr 12, 17:10 PM
Look: 'Hunt for Gollum' cast includes Wood, McKellen, Pace, new Aragorn UPI — Apr 15, 14:33 PM
Jamie Dornan to play Aragorn in new ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie CNN — Apr 15, 12:43 PM
J.J. Abrams Debuts Mysterious ‘The Great Beyond’ Trailer With Glen Powell, Jenna Ortega The Hollywood Reporter — Apr 15, 01:54 AM
Winners of the 2026 Olivier Awards celebrating work on the London stage The Independent — Apr 12, 19:18 PM
Tom Fletcher and Rachel Zegler among stars attending Olivier awards The Standard — Apr 12, 17:09 PM
Jamie Dornan to play Aragorn in new Lord of The Rings movie, The Hunt for Gollum Irish Times — Apr 15, 12:05 PM
Lord of the Rings stars Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood return for Hunt for Gollum Polygon.com — Apr 15, 01:41 AM
Olivier Awards 2026 winners: Paddington and Rosamund Pike steal the show The Times — Apr 12, 19:00 PM
Tom Fletcher and Rachel Zegler among stars attending Olivier awards Belfast Telegraph — Apr 12, 17:00 PM
Jamie Dornan cast in new Lord of the Rings film Belfast Telegraph — Apr 15, 11:00 AM