Sir ian mckellen posts a link to his website, where he kept an online journal about his experience shooting the lord of the rings trilogy in new zealand. Extras, the simpsons, and saturday night live, which he hosted in 2002, as well as. Sir ian murray mckellen ch cbe born 25 may 1939 is an english actor. Ian mckellen has earned more than sixty major international acting awards including a tony award for amadeus, four olivier awards for pillars of the community, bent, wild honey, and richard iii, the screen actors guild award for fellowship of the ring, a cable ace award for and the band played on.
Ian mckellen dishes advice on acting, fame and life. It concerns andy millman, a struggling actor forced into accepting dialoguefree roles as extras in various film and television productions, and his efforts to attempt to break into the bigtime by hobnobbing with the more famous stars he works with. The official website for ian mckellen s 80th tour of the uk see sir ian mckellen live on stage the theatre event of the year the telegraph. Sir ian mckellen revealed that hes been battling prostate cancer for six.
Sir ian mckellen official home page acting activism. Ian holm, ian mckellen, robert shaye, in wellington gandalf addresses the council of elrond. This clip is from bbc one sitcom extras, which explores the world of film and television extras. Cate blanchett and ian mckellen full video duration.
Sir ian mckellen explains acting to andy millman by videfy. White book journal entry from 15 july 2003 about shooting pickups for the return of the king. Ian mckellen sir ian murray mckellen, ch is an english actor. Apr 04, 2017 sir ian mckellen has said he could never have taken on the role of professor dumbledore in the harry potter films after the death of richard harris because he knew he disapproved of him as a gay. These three legendary plays, performed by some of the bestknown theatrical actors of the 20th century, are the perfect way to commemorate englands greatest dramatist. This biography offers detailed information about his childhood, life, career, achievements and timeline. In new documentary, ian mckellen reflects on magneto. On friday, the actor tweeted out a link to journal entries he wrote while. I hope that there is also a gala opening in wellington so the local cohorts of extras and technicians can show off their handiwork to friends and families. Ian mckellen suggests why film actors dont always look the most naturalistic on stage. David tennant as hamlet, antony sher plays prospero, chuk iwuji plays henry vi, paul schofield as lear, sara kestelman plays the fairy queen titania, ian mckellen and francesca annis play the doomed lovers, romeo and juliet on a new set of stamps from royal mail. Ian mckellen and patrick stewarts relationship explained garry oconnor explores the fascinating friendship in his new book, ian mckellen. Dec 18, 2017 stage and screen star sir ian mckellen has spoken out about the sex scandal in film and theatre,claiming women are partly responsible because some tell directors theyll sleep with them to win roles.
Grey book journal entry from 21 may 2001 about adr, pickups, and the score for fellowship of the rings. One of the theaters finest classical actors, he began performing in college and in 1961, rapidly established his reputation on stage. He then goes on in great detail to cover the acting career of sir ian,with explanations for his choices,interviews and statements from friends he knew at the time and how the project was received and of course the authors opinion. Ian mckellen talks gay rights activism, documentary about his. Our database can be used to assist you in getting sir ian mckellen endorsements, interviewing sir ian mc. Before going onstage last thursday, he spent the afternoon with loewith, recording the voice of the book in how to succeed. Extras is a sitcom set in the world of film and tv extras. He is the recipient of six laurence olivier awards, a tony award, a golden globe award, two academy award nominations, four bafta nominations and five emmy award nominations. Olney theatre center announced tuesday that sir ian mckellen has. Mckellen s work spans genres ranging from shakespearean and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction. By the book will gates 1 episode 2007 extras ian mckellen 1 episode 2007 the golden compass. Mckellens acting pursuits were also important for another reason. Ian mckellen and patrick stewarts relationship explained. The trailer for the new season of extras beginning in january 2007.
In ian mckellen on stage the show biz veteran regales tales of his long and lustrous career. Jon stewart says he almost quit the daily show because these people are insane you may. Its not yourself you offer to the world, but part of yourself. Extras 2005 2007 is a sitcom written and directed by ricky gervais and stephen merchant.
Now, with his parts in the first two xmen films and the phenomenally successful lord of the rings trilogy, he is known worldwide. A fascinating biographical study of a stellar acting career including the secrets that lie behind it. A renowned stage actor in his native britain for decades, mckellen was not familiar to most american audiences until the 90s, when he began popping up in a number of wellreceived films. Funny extras clip, with keith chegwin by goranjebob.
He was knighted by the queen in 1990 for his services to drama. Wanting to be recognized more for his acting abilities, andy auditions for a new play directed by sir ian mckellen. Ian mckellen was catapulted to international superstardom by the phenomenal success of the lord of the rings trilogy, and there has never been a better time to assess the life and career of one of the worlds greatest stage and screen actors. He is the recipient of six laurence olivier awards, a tony award, a golden globe award, a screen actors guild award, a bif award, two saturn awards, four drama desk awards and two critic. Ian mckellen on how he became gandalf in the lord of the rings. He is beloved by fans worldwide as magneto in the xmen films and gandalf in the lord of the rings and the hobbit trilogies. Sir ian mckellen has appeared in theaters, on television, and film screens since the 1960s. In 1986, the city of new york passed a gay rights bill, and mayor edward koch predicted that the sky would not fall.
Widely considered one of the leading british actors of his generation, ian mckellen has had a rich and varied career encompassing the stage, screen, and television. Andys school mate steve sherwood visits him on set and inspires darren to ask maggie out on a date. Human beings, reflects sir ian mckellen in joe stephensons winsome new doc mckellen. It wasnt exactly a mistake, but if theres anything i regret, its probably having disguised my own native accent. Eat this, not that this link opens in a new tab extra crispy this link opens in a. Ian mckellen is a revered, awardwinning british actor of stage and screen known for his starring roles in the lord of the rings and xmen films. Ian mckellen has been honored with over 50 international acting. One of the eras great classical actors, he has played most of. Sometimes its useful to check a detail or judge the acting but in this movie nothing is left to chance and i am happy to trust peters eagle eyes. Sir ian mckellen describes his acting technique daily actor. Nov 25, 20 while not every professional actor is a good source of advice just trust me on that, an actor as respected as ian mckellen ought to have at least one or two pieces of good advice to pass along to aspiring actors.
There is an official website devoted to ian mckellen located at. Extras hilarious sir ian mckellen explains acting to andy. Ian mckellen, born and raised in the north of england, has been honored with over 50 international acting awards during his more than half a century on stage an. Garry oconnors book about ian mckellen is as much involved with. He was nominated in the same category in 1984 for ian mckellen acting shakespeare. Ian mckellen, horoscope for birth date 25 may 1939, born in. Jon stewart says he almost quit the daily show because. Extras is a british sitcom about extras working in television, film, and theatre.
Visit ian mckellens personal website, with full biography and thousands of photos including lord of the rings, xmen, hobbit and da vinci code. When we werent facing off onset, christopher lee was a true gentleman and touchingly nervous. In addition to mckellens acting success, stephenson explores his work as a gay rights activist. His shakespeare performances on stage and screen are legendary. Sir ian mckellen, who played coriolanus at the national theatre in 1984, on what shakespeare means to him. Playing the part, a new documentary focused on the life of beloved actor sir ian mckellen, covers dense topics like acting, activism, and aging.
Ian mckellen releases journal entries he wrote while filming lord of. Ian mckellen, british actor of great versatility who was especially noted for his work with the royal shakespeare company and for his eclectic filmography, which included the lord of the rings trilogy and the xmen series. Ian mckellen is widely known for his role as magneto in the xmen series as well as the wizard gandolf in the lord of the rings trilogy. Sir ian is a very good macbeth, and dame judys lady macbeth is considered one of the best performances of all time. Sir ian mckellen is internationally renowned as the leading british actor of his generation. Date aired november 11th 1981 ian mckellen for clip licensing opp.
While not every professional actor is a good source of advice just trust me on that, an actor as respected as ian mckellen ought to have at least one or two pieces of good advice to pass along to aspiring actors. Section 28 was, however, enacted and remained on the statute books until 2000 in scotland and 2003 in england and wales. Movie lists ian mckellen filmography duck software. As saruman he had the air of a stern yet benign pope, that belied his. Ian mckellen on stage official website for the uk tour. Ian mckellen, alone on stage, with no props or scenery, performs monologues from shakespeare and discusses some of his plays. Remember that time sir ian mckellen gave ricky gervais a masterclass in acting. Actors of my generation all tended to speak rp received pronunciation. Mckellan was nominated for the academy award for his roles in gods and monsters and the fellowship of the ring orlando bloom. July, 2018 remember that time sir ian mckellen gave ricky gervais a masterclass in acting. Ian mckellen celebrity profile check out the latest ian mckellen photo gallery, biography, pics. Ian mckellen audiobooks audiobook narrator download. He is widely respected for his talent and has won a raft of awards as well as being nominated for 2 academy awards. Ian mckellen, the legend of british acting, and acting in general, has hit the road in celebration of hid 80th birthday say what.
I looked at several versions appropriate for the classroom, and this one appears the best. Certain scenes may require an actor to pull out emotions theyd rather stay buried, and do so over and over for countless takes, but it wasnt a heartwrenching scene that made sir ian mckellen. This dvd is an acting lesson and all the people that aspire to become an actor should have it. Ian mckellen explains the difference between acting on. Dec 07, 20 extras sir ian mckellen explains acting to andy ricky gervais. Lawrence otoole in new york times magazine, april 5, 1992. During a rare break from acting in his current double bill of waiting forread more. My own participating in that campaign was a focus for people to take comfort that if ian mckellen was on board for this, perhaps it would be all right for other people to be as well, gay and straight.
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Ian mckellen surprised fans by releasing journal entries he wrote 20 years. His versatility and preeminence in modern work as well as the classics have earned him over forty important acting awards. Sir ian mckellen is a british born actor who has been working in the industry for over 40 years. Those who prefer mckellen s later work might find this all mildly interesting, but far too extra until toward the end. With ricky gervais, ashley jensen, stephen merchant, shaun williamson. Grey book journal entry from 24 july 2001 about cannes, pickups, and merchandising. Ian mckellen celebrity profile check out the latest ian mckellen photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. The series was coproduced by the bbc and hbo and was created, written, and directed by ricky gervais and stephen merchant, both of whom also starred in it. Nov 24, 2007 t he generation of actors who emerged from laurence oliviers old vic, and those who trained at the rsc and the national, are what ian mckellen calls the family that is british theatre. Actor ian mckellen introduces an important documentary on gay rights, on the tenth anniversary of the birth of the gay liberation movement after the stonewall riots in new york.
If youre a fan of mckellen s later movie career only, this book is. I was lucky enough to be one of the audience members at his stop at the bridge theatre. Sir ian mckellen contact info agent, manager, publicist. Dont give up the projects you really want for some extra time with your. Nov 02, 2017 ian mckellen talks gay rights activism, documentary about his life.
So in the old days, if you were in a touring company and you found out that you were doing macbeth, it meant. Theatre royal haymarket is one of londons premier west end playhouses. The original lord of the rings books, and xmen comics, both feature a. Section 28 was, however, enacted and remained on the statute books until 2000 in scotland and. Ian mckellen lord of the rings blog shooting pickups.
In this new book by garry oconnor we get a look at the actor from his beginnings, chronicling. His oneman play was a tourdeforce, ian mckellen acting shakespeare. The official database for broadway theatre information. In 2009, it mounted the most successful production ever of samuel becketts waiting for godot.
Visit ian mckellen s personal website, with full biography and thousands of photos including lord of the rings, xmen, hobbit and da vinci code. He noticed me looking at a printout of a guardian article by germaine greer that lay on top of a pile of books. Find out when extras is on tv, including series 2episode 5. Ian mckellen posts link to lord of the rings filming journal.
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