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Sir Ian McKellen to lead protest against anti-LGBTQ+ laws in Commonwealth countries
Who’d win in a fight between Dumbledore and Gandalf? I really love Ian McKellen’s take
Happy birthday, Sir Ian McKellen: Celebrating a legendary career and his 10 most iconic roles
Today’s famous birthdays list for May 25, 2026 includes celebrities Ian McKellen, Octavia Spencer
Ian McKellen's new drama called 'one of 2026's best films' is now available to watch in the UK
Fit for a king: Ian McKellen to play Lear at newly rebuilt Yard theatre in east London
In The Christophers, Ian McKellen gives his best performance since Gandalf – review
The Christophers review – Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel are the double act of the year
Ian McKellen to return to the stage in 'Lear: A Reimagining' at the new Yard Theatre
Ian McKellen Says Late “Star Wars” Actor Alec Guinness Once 'Pleaded with Me' Not to Publicly Support Gay Rights
Ian McKellen Addresses Rumor That David Bowie Was Almost Cast as Gandalf in “The Lord of the Rings ”
Ian McKellen Says Obi-Wan Kenobi Actor Alec Guinness Told Him to Stay Quiet on Gay Rights Because ‘It’s Unseemly for an Actor to Dabble in Political Affairs’
Ian McKellen Says Star Wars Actor Alec Guinness Thought His LGBTQ+ Advocacy Was “Unseemly”
Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel Artfully Tackle Their Roles in THE CHRISTOPHERS - Ain't It Cool News
Still spellbinding, Ian McKellen turns inward for the delicate ‘The Christophers’
Sir Ian McKellen was on Colbert. He performed a bit of Shakespeare that is SO relevant today
Ian McKellen Shocks Lord of the Rings Fans with Reveal That Gandalf and Frodo Will Return in The Hunt for Gollum
Ian McKellen encourages LGBTQ+ actors to come out: ‘Being in the closet is silly’