Sir Ian Mckellen Net Worth, Age, Height, Dead or Alive, Who is The Boyfriend? 

Quick Facts

Sir Ian McKellen is an iconic English actor who is perhaps best known for his roles in The Lord Of The Rings trilogy and The Hobbit trilogy. Both trilogies take place in the same universe and they feature the actor playing the same character, Gandalf, in all six films. he is also known for his role in the X-Men franchise.

Before Sir Ian McKellen began appearing in blockbusters, he was best known for his work in stage plays. He started his career in 1961 when he joined the theatre company at Belgrade Theatre while he made his first West End appearance in 1965 and in 1969, he joined the Prospect Theatre Company.

While with the Prospect Theatre company, he played the lead roles in Christopher Marlowe’s Edward II and William Shakespeare’s Richard II which made him one the most sought-after actors in England when it came to classical actors.

The actor’s works cut across all known genres including drama, science fiction, fantasy, comedy, and Shakespearean. As a result, he is considered one of the best English actors of all time. Sir Ian McKellen became a loyal supporter of the National Theatre of Great Britain and the Royal Shakespeare Company in the 1970s.

Some of his film roles include Cogsworth in 2017’s Beauty and the Beast, King Richard in Richard III, James Whale in Gods and Monsters, Sir Leigh Teabing in The Da Vinci Code and Sherlock Holmes in Mr. Holmes.

For the Queen’s Birthday Honours in 1979, Sir Ian McKellan was one of the people appointed as Commander of the Order of the British Empire and in 1991, he was Knighted for his contribution to the performing arts. In 2008, he was made a Companion of Honor for his contribution to drama and equality. It is wonderful to see him recognized for this lifetime of service to issues close to his heart.

Sir Ian McKellen: Bio & Age

Sir Ian McKellen was born on the 25th of May, 1939 to Margery and Dennis McKellen in Burnley, Lancashire. The family relocated to Wigan, shortly before the second world war, where they lived until he was twelve. Then, in 1951, the family moved again but this time to Bolton. He has often said that growing up during the war had a long-lasting effect on him.

The actor is of Scottish and Irish descent. His father, both of his grandfathers and his great-great-grandfather were all preachers.

His mother died of breast cancer when he was only twelve years old and his father died twelve years later when he was twenty-four. Sir Ian later came out as gay to his stepmother, Gladys.

Ian attended Bolton School (Boys’ Division), which he still supports to this day; occasionally still going back to talk to the pupils. He got his passion for acting ignited at the Bolton School with their Bolton Little Theatre.

He first developed a fascination for the theatre when he was taken to see Peter Pan at Manchester’s Opera House when he was just three. His fascination was encouraged by his parents and his older sister, Jean. His sister took him to see his first Shakespeare play, Twelfth Night, which was performed by amateurs.

When the actor was eighteen, he received a scholarship to study English Literature at St. Catherine’s College in Cambridge. At the university, he joined the Marlowe Society, Cambridge University’s theatre club, and in three years, he appeared in over 23 plays; thereby starting off his career the best way possible.

Who Is His Boyfriend? 

Though Sir Ian McKellen has been in a few publicized relationships, the actor remains single as of now. However, he was previously in a relationship with the Welsh actor, Sean Mathias from 1978 till 1988. He also dated Nick Cuthell, a painter, from 2002 till 2003.

His other relationships include that with Brian Taylor, a history teacher, from 1964 to 1972; Rupert Everett, a British actor, and Greg Nickels.

Height, Weight, And Body Measurements

The actor’s height is currently listed at 5’11” (181 cm) and his weight is recorded to be 69kgs (151 lbs). His actual diet routine and exercise plan, if he does exercise, is not currently known to the public.

But as an actor, you can be sure that he take the adequate steps required to remain healthy and active.

Sir Ian McKellen: Dead or Alive?

Sir Ian McKellen has joined a league of actors to have rumors of his death circulate around media headlines and blog columns. However, the actor remains alive and kicking, still active in Hollywood and in theatre.

Net Worth

Sir Ian McKellen currently has a total net worth of $55 Million. This can be attributed to his many years of acting, being in several successful blockbuster franchises and being one of the most sought-after theatre actors in history. Clearly, the actor has done pretty well for himself over the decades.

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