Ian McKellen

Sir Ian Murray McKellen CH CBE (born 25 May 1939) is an English actor. With a career spanning more than sixty years, he is noted for his roles on the screen and stage in genres ranging from Shakespearean dramas and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction. He has also long been active in the cause of LGBTQIA+ rights and a strong supporter of local theatres throughout the UK and New Zealand.