Ian McKellen (1939-), Actor
Sir Ian Murray McKellen
Sitter associated with 17 portraits
Widely regarded as one of the leading actors of his generation. Played numerous leads in the classical and modern repertoire in theatres worldwide. Born in Burnley and educated at Cambridge University, he made his London debut in A Scent of Flowers (1964). His stage performances, particularly of Shakespeare, are legendary and include title roles in Richard II (1969) and Macbeth, in which he played opposite Dame Judi Dench (1976-7). Nominated for Academy Awards for his performances in the films Gods and Monsters (1998) and Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001.) In 1991 he was knighted for his services to performing arts.
by Mary McCartney
C-type colour print, 2008
NPG P1358
by Thomas Patrick John Anson, 5th Earl of Lichfield
archival inkjet print, October 1969
NPG x128482
by Godfrey Argent
bromide print on card mount, 18 September 1970
NPG x32551
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by Malcolm Crowthers
C-type colour print, 1988
NPG x136369
John Hurt as 'Stephen Ward' and Ian McKellen as 'John Profumo' in 'Scandal'
by Trevor Leighton
bromide print, 10 December 1988
NPG x35320
by Trevor Leighton
bromide print, 24 July 1989
NPG x35351
by Trevor Leighton
bromide print, 24 July 1989
NPG x35350
by Trevor Leighton
bromide print, 24 July 1989
NPG x35348
by Trevor Leighton
bromide print, 24 July 1989
NPG x35349
by Trevor Leighton
bromide print, 7 March 1990
NPG x35302
Film and Broadcasting
Theatre and Live Entertainment
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Actors and actresses
Place
Lancashire
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