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Ian McKellen

Ian McKellen

  • English
  • Actor

Ian McKellen is an English actor.

Year Production Role
2024 The Life And Death Of Lily Savage Self
2024 The Graham Norton Show - Series 31
  1. E17 - Ian McKellen, Michael Sheen, Josh Widdicombe, Ambika Mod, Gabrielle
 Guest
2024 The Real Ken Dodd: The Man I Loved Brand New Self
2022 The John Bishop Show - The John Bishop End Of Year Show
  1. The John Bishop End Of Year Show
 Guest
2022 The Graham Norton Show - Series 30
  1. E8 - Daniel Craig, Fleur East, Clive Myrie, Ian McKellen, John Bishop, Charlie Puth
  2. Special - Highlights Special
 Guest
2022 Believe It! - Series 6
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  1. E2 - Stuff
  2. E3 - Party
 Self
2022 The Graham Norton Show - Series 29
  1. E5 - Eddie Redmayne, Jessie Buckley, Stephen Merchant, Motsi Mabuse, Ian McKellen, Elton John, Charlie Puth
  2. Special - Highlights Special
 Guest
2021 The Jonathan Ross Show - Series 17
  1. E5 - Ian McKellen, Darcey Bussell, Romesh Ranganathan, Rag'n'Bone Man
 Guest
2020 Believe It! - Series 5
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  1. E1 - Brand
  2. E2 - Autobiography
  3. E4 - Meal
 Self
2019 The Graham Norton Show - Series 26
  1. E6 - Julie Andrews, Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Aniston, Ian McKellen, Dua Lipa
 Guest
2019 The Graham Norton Show - Series 25
  1. E11 - Madonna, Ian McKellen, Danny Boyle, Lily James, Himesh Patel, Sheryl Crow
  2. Special - Highlights
 Guest
2019 The Graham Norton Show - Series 24
  1. E7 - Ian McKellen, Carey Mulligan, Taron Egerton, Michael Bublé
  2. Special - Highlights Special
 Guest
2018 Believe It! - Series 4
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  1. E1 - Scotland
  2. E2 - Money
  3. E3 - Boyfriend
  4. E4 - Meal
 Self
2018 Michael Frayn's Pocket Playhouse Ensemble Actor
2017 Festival Tales: Edinburgh At 70 (as Sir Ian McKellen) Self
2017 The Graham Norton Show - Series 21
  1. Special - Highlights Special
 Guest
2017 The Graham Norton Show - Series 20
  1. E21 - Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, James Blunt
 Guest
2016 Vicious - Finale Freddie
2015 Vicious - Series 2
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  1. E1 - Sister
  2. E2 - Gym
  3. E3 - Ballroom
  4. E4 - Stag Do
  5. E5 - Flatmates
  6. E6 - Wedding
 Freddie
2014 The Graham Norton Show - Series 16
  1. E10 - Michael Keaton, Jamie Oliver, Victoria Wood, Sir Ian McKellen, One Direction
  2. Special - Series 16 Highlights
 Guest
2014 Alan Carr: Chatty Man - Series 12 (as Sir Ian McKellen)
  1. E8 - Kylie Minogue, Ian McKellen, Nick Grimshaw
 Guest
2013 Believe It! - Series 2
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  1. E3 - Danger Man
  2. E4 - Episode Four
 Self
2013 Vicious - Series 1
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
  7. Special - Christmas Special
 Freddie
2012 Alan Carr: Chatty Man - Series 9 (as Sir Ian McKellen)
  1. E14 - Gordon Ramsay, Ian McKellen, Miranda Hart, Kylie Minogue
 Guest
2006 Extras - Series 2
  1. E5 - Episode Five
 Self
2006 Friday Night With Jonathan Ross - Series 10
  1. E7 - Uma Thurman, Russell Brand, Sir Ian McKellen, Graham Coxon
 Guest
2006 Flushed Away Toad (Voice)
2004 The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year - Series 1 (as Sir Ian McKellen)
  1. E18 - The Big Fat Anniversary Quiz
 Self
2003 Have I Got News For You - Series 26
  1. E4 - Episode Four
 Guest
1996 An Evening With...
  1. E2 - Lily Savage
 Self
1995 Cold Comfort Farm Amos Starkadder

Non-comedy TV and film credits may be found here:
Ian McKellen on IMDb

Nationality
English
Annie Awards 2007
Outstanding Achievement for Voice Acting in an Animated Feature Production (Winner)
Satellite Awards 1997
Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Film - Comedy or Musical (Nominee)
Olivier Awards 1978
Best Comedy Performance (Winner)

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