One thing Middle-earth is short on is the feminine. Ian Mckellen earthfemininemiddle Change image and share on social
I don't any longer make any quality judgement between theater and cinema. They are different experiences for the audience, and they also are for the actors - although they have a lot in common. Ian Mckellen actoraudiencecinema Change image and share on social
There are some tremendous actors in the U.K. who have been knighted, and I've spent much of my life admiring many of them, like Laurence Olivier. So it's very flattering to be in their company. But you also end up in the company of people you don't admire, including some rather dodgy politicians. Ian Mckellen actoradmirecompany share on social
I often get mistaken for Dumbledore. One wizard is very much like another. Ian Mckellen dumbledoremistakewizard Change image and share on social
Tony Blair is not a villain, but he's played the part very well. Ian Mckellen blairpartplay Change image and share on social
There have been many gay knights in the past - like Sir Noel Coward or Sir John Gielgud. Ian Mckellen cowardgaygielgud Change image and share on social
Very, very rare that you do a job knowing that the audience is desperate for you to do that job. Most films you make don't get released, is the fact. Ian Mckellen audiencedesperatefact Change image and share on social