Ian McKellen was born Sir Ian Murray McKellen. He is an English actor whose career in acting spans several decades.
He has performed in genres ranging from the Shakespearean and modern theatre.
Apart from the above, he has also been featured in popular fantasy and science fiction.
Ian McKellen has recently disclosed that he was diagnosed with Prostate cancer.
Ian McKellen was born on May 25, 1939. He was born in, Burnley, United Kingdom. He was born to Denis Murray McKellen and Margery Lois Sutcliffe. Dennis, his father was a Civil Engineer and a Preacher. Denis Murray McKellen was born in 1905. However, he died in 1964 in a road accident. His mother Margery Lois Sutcliffe was born in Pendleton, Lancashire, England on Sep 1905 to James Sutcliffe and Elizabeth Dora Bannister.

Reports indicate that Ian McKellen is gay. It is not clear if he is currently having a partner. In the past, he was married to Brian Taylor, then to Sean Mathias. However, both marriages ended in divorce.

Ian Mckellen stands 1.8m tall.

Ian McKellen Siblings: Meet Jean McKellen

Ian McKellen grew up with a sister. His sister is called Jean McKellen. Jean is the eldest child. Jean is an actress, theater director, and theatrical producer. Occupations: Actor, Theatre Director, Theatrical producer. Her exploits in the theatre industry are telling.

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