Ian McKellen's illustrious career During his time at St. Catharine's College, Cambridge, a young McKellen cultivated his craft in student theatre, but in 1961, he made his professional debut on ...

When Sir Ian McKellen performed the first same-sex kiss on British TV in the 1970 BBC production of Christopher Marlowe’s Edward II, he was not yet out. In fact, it would be another 18 years ...

Screen and stage veteran Sir Ian McKellen urges young gay actors to come out, liking their situation to star footballers in the UK premier league. The English actor, most famous for playing wizard ...

Sir Ian McKellen has advised young gay actors in Hollywood to come out, stating that it is “silly” to remain closeted.

Ian McKellen has encouraged young gay actors to come out, arguing that he believes it is “silly” to be in the closet.

Sir Ian McKellen, who publicly came out in 1988 at the age of 48, sharing his thoughts to The Times about closeted actors today.

Screen and stage veteran Sir Ian McKellen urges young gay actors to come out, liking their situation to star footballers in the UK premier league. The English actor, most famous for playing wizard ...

Get an all new first look at Ian McKellen in the new dance version of Hamlet now playing in Edinburgh! Check out the photos here!

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Ian McKellen is recounting a scary incident. The 85-year-old revealed that wearing a fat suit protected him after he fell offstage during a West End performance in June.

10 Photos of Young Ian McKellen — Long Before He Was Gandalf or Magneto© George Wilkes/Hulton Archive/Getty Images Ian McKellen and Tina Packer, 1965© Provided by Woman's World ...