Ian McKellen, roles and awards
Ian McKellen is an English stage and screen actor. 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. McKellen's work spans genres ranging from Shakespearean and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction. His notable film roles include Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, Magneto in the X-Men films, Sir Leigh Teabing in The Da Vinci Code (2006), Sherlock Holmes in Mr. Holmes (2015) and Cogsworth in the live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast (2017).
McKellen at the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con International
Stage
Filmography
Film
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | The Indian Tales of Rudyard Kipling | Plowden | Episode: "The Tomb of His Ancestors" |
| 1965 | Sunday Out of Season | Victor Leech | Television film |
| The Wednesday Play | Wolf | Episode: "The Trial and Torture of Sir John Rampayne" | |
| 1966 | David Copperfield | David Copperfield | 9 episodes |
| 1970 | Solo | John Keats | Episode: "Ian McKellen as John Keats" |
| 1972 | Country Matters | David Masterman | Episode: "Craven Arms" |
| 1978 | Jackanory | Reader | 5 Episodes reading "The Moon in the Cloud" |
| 1980 | Armchair Thriller | Anthony Skipling | Episode: "Dying Day" |
| 1981 | Pillar of Fire | Narrator | Documentary |
| 1982 | The Scarlet Pimpernel | Paul Chauvelin | Television film |
| Walter | Walter | Television film | |
| 1983 | Walter and June | Walter | Television film |
| 1988 | Windmills of the Gods | Chairman | 2 episodes |
| 1989 | Countdown to War | Adolf Hitler | Television film |
| 1993 | And the Band Played On | Bill Kraus | Television film |
| 1995 | Cold Comfort Farm | Amos Starkadder | Television film |
| 1996 | Rasputin: Dark Servant of Destiny | Nicholas II | Television film |
| 1999 | David Copperfield | Mr. Creakle | 2 episodes |
| 2003 | The Simpsons | Himself | Voice Episode: "The Regina Monologues" |
| 2005 | Coronation Street | Mel Hutchwright/Lionel Hipkiss | 10 episodes |
| 2006 | Extras | Himself | Episode: "Sir Ian McKellen" |
| 2008 | King Lear | King Lear | Television film |
| 2009 | The Prisoner | Number Two | 6 episodes |
| 2012 | Doctor Who | The Great Intelligence | Voice Episode: "The Snowmen" |
| 2013–2016 | Vicious | Freddie Thornhill | 14 episodes |
| 2015 | The Dresser | Norman | Television film |
| 2018 | Family Guy | Dr. Cecil Pritchfield | Voice Episode: "Send in Stewie, Please" |
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Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers | Gandalf | Voice |
| 2003 | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | ||
| 2004 | The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age | ||
| 2004 | The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth | ||
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Music videos
| Year | Artist | Song |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Pet Shop Boys | Heart |
| 2014 | George Ezra | Listen to the Man |
Awards
Film and television
Academy Awards
| Year | Nominated Work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Gods and Monsters | Best Actor[6] | Nominated |
| 2002 | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring | Best Supporting Actor[7] | Nominated |
Annie Awards
| Year | Nominated Work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Flushed Away | Voice Acting in a Feature Production | Won |
BAFTA Awards
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAFTA Film Awards | ||||
| 1995 | Richard III[8] | Best Actor | Nominated | |
| Best Adapted Screenplay | Nominated | |||
| 2001 | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring | Best Actor[9] | Nominated | |
| 2003 | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | Best Supporting Actor[9] | Nominated | |
| BAFTA TV Awards | ||||
| 2016 | The Dresser | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | |
Critics' Choice Movie Awards
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Gods and Monsters | Best Actor | Won |
| 2003 | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | Best Cast | Won |
Golden Globe Awards
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Richard III | Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama | Nominated |
| 1996 | Rasputin: Dark Servant of Destiny | Best Supporting Actor – Television[9] | Won |
| 1998 | Gods and Monsters | Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama[9] | Nominated |
Poppy Awards
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Hobbit | Best Supporting Actor | Won |
Primetime Emmy Awards
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | And the Band Played On | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie | Nominated |
| 1996 | Rasputin: Dark Servant of Destiny | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie | Nominated |
| 2006 | Extras | Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 2008 | King Lear | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie[9] | Nominated |
| 2009 | The Prisoner | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie | Nominated |
Satellite Awards
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Rasputin: Dark Servant of Destiny | Best Supporting Actor - Television | Nominated |
| 1998 | Gods and Monsters | Best Actor Motion Picture Drama | Nominated |
| 2001 | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring | Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture | Nominated |
Saturn Awards
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Apt Pupil | Best Supporting Actor | Won |
| 2001 | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring | Best Supporting Actor | Won |
| 2003 | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated |
| 2012 | The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated |
Screen Actors Guild Awards
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Gods and Monsters | Outstanding Male Actor in a Leading Role[9] | Nominated |
| 2001 | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring | Outstanding Male Actor in a Supporting Role[9] | Won |
| Outstanding Cast in a Motion Picture | Nominated | ||
| 2002 | The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers | Nominated | |
| 2003 | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | Won |
Miscellaneous award wins
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | And the Band Played On | CableAce Award for Best Supporting Actor Miniseries/Movie[9] | Won |
| 1995 | Richard III | European Film Award for Best Actor | Won |
| 1998 | Gods and Monsters | British Independent Film Award for Best Actor[9] | Won |
| Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor[9] | Won | ||
| Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor[9] | Won | ||
| National Board of Review Award for Best Actor[9] | Won | ||
| San Sebastián International Film Festival Award for Best Actor | Won | ||
| Toronto Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor[9] | Won | ||
| 1998 | Gods and Monsters / Apt Pupil | Florida Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor | Won |
Theatre
Drama Desk Awards
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | The Wood Demon / King Lear | Outstanding Performance[9] | Won |
| 1981 | Amadeus | Outstanding Actor in a Play[9] | Won |
| 1984 | Acting Shakespeare | Outstanding One-Person Show[9] | Won |
| 1987 | Wild Honey | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Won |
Evening Standard Awards
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Coriolanus | Best Actor | Won |
| 1989 | Othello | Best Actor | Won |
Olivier Awards
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Pillars of the Community | Best Actor in a Revival[10] | Won |
| 1978 | The Alchemist | Best Comedy Performance[10] | Won |
| 1979 | Bent | Best Actor in a New Play[10] | Won |
| 1984 | Wild Honey | Best Actor in a Revival[10] | Won |
| 1986 | The Cherry Orchard | Best Actor | Nominated |
| 1990 | Othello / Bent | Best Actor | Nominated |
| 1991 | Richard III | Best Actor[10] | Won |
| 1992 | Uncle Vanya | Best Actor | Nominated |
| 2008 | King Lear | Best Actor | Nominated |
| 2017 | No Mans Land | Best Actor | Nominated |
| 2019 | King Lear | Best Actor | Nominated |
Tony Awards
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Amadeus | Best Actor in a Play[9] | Won |
| 1984 | Acting Shakespeare | Best Actor in a Play | Nominated |
Other theatre awards
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | A Knight Out in Los Angeles | Garland Award for Outstanding Solo Performance | Won |
Honorary awards
| Year | Organisation | Award |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Pride International Film Festival | Lifetime Achievement & Distinction Award |
| 2006 | Olivier Awards | Society's Special Award[10] |
| 2009 | Evening Standard Awards | The Lebedev Special Award[9] |
| 2010 | Empire Awards | Empire Icon Award[11] |
| 2017 | Istanbul International Film Festival | Honorary Award[12] |
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References
- "Ian McKellen to bring one-man show to the West End in autumn 2019". LondonTheatre.co.uk. Retrieved 14 June 2019.
- Barratt 2005, p. 233.
- "Filmography: McKellen, Ian". Film & Television Database. British Film Institute. Archived from the original on 8 May 2009. Retrieved 28 March 2014.
- Barratt 2005, pp. 232–33.
- Ian McKellen at Behind the Voice Actors Retrieved 2015-01-02.
- "The 71st Academy Awards (1999) Nominees and Winners". Beverly Hills: oscars.org and Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
- "74th Academy Awards (2002) Nominees and Winners". Oscars. Retrieved 28 March 2014.
- "BAFTAs | Ian McKellen". BAFTA. Retrieved 28 March 2014.
- "Sir Ian McKellen | Acting Awards, Honours, and Appointments". Sir Ian McKellen Official Website. Retrieved 28 March 2014.
- "The Laurence Olivier Awards: full list of winners 1976-2008" (PDF). Official London Theatre. Retrieved 28 March 2014.
- "Empire Icon Award". Empireonline.com. Bauer Consumer Media. 2010. Retrieved 20 September 2011.
- http://film.iksv.org/tr/arsiv/haberarsivi/p/1/1489
Sources
- Barratt, Mark (2005). Ian McKellen: An Unofficial Biography. London: Virgin Books. ISBN 978-0-7535-1074-2.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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