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Ian McKellen

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English actor
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46 Moments
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1991
Ian McKellen Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II
1991
1987
McKellen stars in The Keep
16 Dec 1987
McKellen stars in The Keep
1981
McKellen portrays D. H. Lawrence
11 Oct 1981
McKellen portrays D. H. Lawrence
1979
McKellen's Acclaimed Role as Antonio Salieri
1979
1978
McKellen's Performance in Waiting for Godot
1978
1976
McKellen's Role in Shakespeare's Play
1976
1969
McKellen's Notable Film Appearances in Hollywood
1969
Breakthrough Performances at Edinburgh Festival
1969
1966
Television Role in David Copperfield
1966
1965
McKellen's Shakespearean Tour Highlights
1965
1964
McKellen Begins Relationship with Brian Taylor
1964
1961
McKellen's Stage Debut at Belgrade Theatre
1961
1958
Won Scholarship to St Catharine's College
1958
1951
Family Relocation from One Town to Another
1951
1939
Family Relocation Before World War II
Sep 1939
Ian McKellen was born in Burnley, Lancashire
25 May 1939
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