My own death threats have declined considerably. Ian Mckellen considerablydeathdecline Change image and share on social
Theatre is relatively easy if you're British - you're living in the theatre capital of the world, London - there are so many places you can work, still. If I had begun to think of myself as a film actor, I think I would have got distracted. Ian Mckellen actorbeginbritish share on social
Gandalf is ever-present in my life. I like it. Ian Mckellen gandalflifepresent Change image and share on social
Bolton School has a great tradition in the liberal arts. Ian Mckellen artboltongreat Change image and share on social
When I appeared in 'Coronation Street,' I lived in Manchester and enjoyed it very much. Ian Mckellen appearcoronationenjoy Change image and share on social
Tolkien is as good as Dickens at sketching a scene. Ian Mckellen dickengoodscene Change image and share on social
I had never come across the 'X-Men' comics till I was asked to play Magneto, so I just jumped into that job. Ian Mckellen askcomicjob Change image and share on social
How do I act so well? What I do is I pretend to be the person I'm portraying in the film or play. Ian Mckellen actfilmperson Change image and share on social
When I've been asked what should be on my gravestone, I've said: 'Here lies Gandalf. He came out.' Two big achievements. Ian Mckellen achievementaskbig Change image and share on social