Steeped in ceremony, like all shakespeare s kings, he finds himself bereft in an anarchic world for which he struggles to find the clue. He is widely respected for his talent and has won a raft of awards as well as being nominated for 2 academy awards. Movie lists ian mckellen filmography duck software. Mckellen had taken film roles throughout his careerbeginning in 1969 with his role of. Aug 02, 2015 how to speak verse in shakespeare acting coaches nyc duration. Ian mckellen plays by william shakespeare sir ian mckellen.
His career spans genres ranging from shakespearean and modern theatre to. His oneman play was a tourdeforce, ian mckellen acting shakespeare. Thats it, ian mckellen insisted, when asked if king lear would be his final shakespearean role. In movies, they want you to do what they know you can do there isnt the time. Macbeth with judi dench 1979 priest of love with ava gardner and janet suzman 1982 acting shakespeare. Ian will launch shakespeare on film at shanghai international film festival on june. Jason merrittgetty images british actors have a particularly strong relationship with the works of shakespeare, as theyll have studied his plays when honing their stagecraft and possibly discovered some of their best.
Mckellan was nominated for the academy award for his roles in gods and monsters and the fellowship of the ring orlando bloom. He was knighted by the queen in 1990 for his services to drama. Nov 28, 2007 mckellen s lear fits perfectly into this pitiless framework. His career spans genres ranging from shakespearean and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction. Ian mckellen biography and filmography ian mckellen movies. The program would tell the story of shakespeares life and examine the lasting appeal of the plays. Ian mckellens favourite shakespeare roles on film the guardian. Find films and movies featuring ian mckellen on allmovie. Ian mckellen as richard iii in the 1995 film adaptation of the shakespeare play which was actually set in an imaginary version of 1930s britain ian mckellen has played richard iii on both stage. Mckellen coproduced and cowrote the film, adapting the play for the screen based on a stage production of shakespeares play directed by richard eyre for the royal national theatre in which mckellen had appeared.
His powerful performance of salieri in the broadway production of amadeus earned him. Ian mckellen, alone on stage, with no props or scenery, performs monologues from shakespeare and discusses some of his plays. Directed by richard loncraine, with ian mckellen, annette bening, jim broadbent, robert downey jr. His powerful performance of salieri in the broadway production of amadeus earned him a tony in 1981. The notes which follow clarify the origins of the film in shakespeares text and in richard eyres production of it, however distant those may now be. In theatre, i have been able to take parts i didnt think i could do you have time to rehearse and learn. Ian mckellen filmography, movie list, tv shows and acting. Bfi and ian mckellen launch shakespeare on film campaign. Jan 25, 2016 having tackled shakespeare s works on stage and screen, ian mckellen will host bus tours of locations used in his movie adaptation of richard iii as part of a film program marking 400 years. To launch the bfis celebration of shakespeare on film, the veteran star. I had persuaded ian to work with me to adapt his oneman show, acting shakespeare which he was touring around the states, into a 2hour special for national public radio, to be produced under the auspices of my radio station, wbur in boston.
Born in the northern mill town of burnley, in lancashire, england, ian. For the 1984 broadway engagement, mckellen received the drama desk award for outstanding oneperson show. For the 1984 broadway engagement, mckellen received the drama desk award for outstanding oneperson show and a tony. Over a decade, he toured his solo entertainment ian mckellen. In 1995 mckellen produced, adapted and starred in the acclaimed feature film. Ian mckellen, horoscope for birth date 25 may 1939, born in. Lawrence in the highly literate, but slightly stodgy biopic priest of love 1981. Acting shakespeare is a oneman show of shakespearean monologues interspersed with theatrical anecdotes devised and performed by ian mckellen. Catharines college, cambridge, where as a student actor he was often directed by john barton, later of the royal shakespeare company. He is the recipient of six laurence olivier awards, a tony award, a golden globe award, two academy award nominations, four bafta nominations and five emmy award nominations.
Goods must be returned in the same condition they were dispatched with any seal or labels still intact or the item will not be refunded. Steeped in ceremony, like all shakespeares kings, he finds himself bereft in an anarchic world for which he struggles to find the clue. Fiftysix years after his first appearance in a professional production of shakespeare, this. He was costumed, he told the audience in filledtocapacity harmon hall. Ian mckellen biography, movie highlights and photos. Ian mckellen as richard iii in the 1995 film adaptation of. Mckellens lear fits perfectly into this pitiless framework. Best known today as gandalf in the lord of the rings movies and magneto in the xmen series, sir ian mckellen is a classically trained theater actor whos done his fair share of historical costume dramas over the years. Ian mckellen to host london bus tours for shakespeare film.
From 1989, sir ian mckellens one man shakespeare show. Ive spent most of my acting career in the theatre, mckellen notes. He was costumed, he told the audience in filledtocapacity harmon hall, with a long. It is 400 years since shakespeare died and, as part of the festivities, ian mckellen is spearheading a selection of shakespearean films at the bfi in. Sir ian murray mckellen ch cbe born 25 may 1939 is an english actor. Ian mckellen, british actor of great versatility who was especially noted for his work with the royal shakespeare company and for his eclectic filmography, which included the lord of the rings trilogy and the xmen series. Sir ian mckellen is a british born actor who has been working in the industry for over 40 years. Apr 03, 2016 it is 400 years since shakespeare died and, as part of the festivities, ian mckellen is spearheading a selection of shakespearean films at the bfi in london that will tour 110 countries, including. Mckellen first performed the recital in scandinavia in 1980 and later performed it throughout the world. In london, one of these bought me lunch and took away the script, since when i have heard nothing from him, except by hearsay. This was an example of a stage production brought to the cinema with a fullish text. Selected short film clips illustrating the film and television career of sir ian mckellen. Cate blanchett and ian mckellen full video duration. Feb 02, 2016 bfi and ian mckellen launch shakespeare on film campaign as the world celebrates 400 years since the death of william shakespeare, the bfi takes the lead in these festivities with what is arguably their most extensive and expansive projects to date.
Mckellen s work spans genres ranging from shakespearean and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction. One of the theaters finest classical actors, he began performing in college and in 1961, rapidly established his reputation on stage. Ian mckellen, alone on stage, with no props or scenery, performs. His notable film roles include gandalf in the lord of. Film clips html5 1969 thank you very much a touch of love. Theatre royal haymarket is one of londons premier west end playhouses. Ian mckellen explains the difference between acting on stage and in movies the dick cavett show duration. Starring ian mckellen the lord of the rings trilogy, xmen and patrick stewart xmen, star trek.
Other notable ian mckellen movies include six degrees of separation will smith, richard iii, and the da vinci code tom hanks. Acting legend ian mckellen discusses his impressive range of shakespearean performances. A renowned stage actor in his native britain for decades, mckellen was not familiar to most. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. His notable film roles include gandalf in the lord of the rings and the hobbit trilogies, magneto in the xmen films, sir leigh teabing in the da vinci code 2006, sherlock holmes in mr. Acting shakespeare jan 19, 1984 feb 19, 1984 starring. The students know ian mckellen as gandalf from the lord of the rings and the hobbit trilogies, but he is in his guise here of a gifted shakespearean actor of the royal shakespeare company giving his insights into acting shakespearean roles and the ways in which shakespeare can still communicate with the modern world. A knight in harmon hall a knight proves to be a true champion. Ian mckellen filmography including movies from released projects, in theatres, in production and upcoming films. Nov 15, 2012 ian mckellen has warned the death of repertory theatre means britain will not longer be able to produce acting greats such as michael gambon, judi dench or derek jacobi. Shakespeare on film, as part of the british councils shakespeare lives a major programme of events and activities celebrating shakespeares work in the 400th anniversary year of his death. Acting shakespeare revival, play, solo, broadway opened in new york city jan 19, 1984 and played through feb 19, 1984. Ian mckellen has warned the death of repertory theatre means britain will not longer be able to produce acting greats such as michael gambon, judi dench or derek jacobi.
In 2009, it mounted the most successful production ever of samuel becketts waiting for godot. From 1989, sir ian mckellen s one man shakespeare show. Published on jun 29, 2018 this film of the multiawardwinning production of king lear by the royal shakespeare company was itself nominated for an emmy. He won a tony in 1981 for best actor in amadeus, and sir ian has won six prestigious olivier awards the u. Acting shakespeare throughout four continents, where on dvd it is daily viewed in schools and universities. How did your programme acting shakespeare come about. Ian mckellen writings theatre on acting shakespeare. Jason merrittgetty images british actors have a particularly strong relationship with the works of shakespeare, as theyll have studied his plays when honing their stagecraft and possibly discovered some of their best thespian tricks while working out how to tackle polonius or caliban at a tender age. British actor ian mckellen in china for shakespeare on film. Period film fantasy adventure tragedy biography psychological drama world history. Ian mckellen full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Widely considered one of the leading british actors of his generation, ian mckellen has had a rich and varied career encompassing the stage, screen, and television. He is treasured worldwide as magneto in the xmen films and gandalf in the lord of the rings trilogy. Sir ian mckellen kicking off his global tour to present shakespeare lives on film, legendary british actor sir ian mckellen talks about learning to act, his conflicts as a gay actor and why the bard is a very modern.
This 1976 royal shakespeare company production of macbeth was originally broadcast on thames television in 1978. Ian mckellen is one of the most respected english actors known for his stage performances and several award winning films and tv series. James corden, judi dench, jason derulo, idris elba, jennifer hudson, ian mckellen, taylor swift, rebel wilson, francesca hayward uk release. Having tackled shakespeares works on stage and screen, ian mckellen will host bus tours of locations used in his movie adaptation of richard iii as part of a film program marking 400 years. Mckellens work spans genres ranging from shakespearean and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction. The worst way to discover shakespeare is by reading. Ian mckellens favourite shakespeare roles on film film. Ian murray mckellen may 25, 1939 burnley, lancashire, england, uk.
Ian mckellen first became intrigued with the idea of bringing a new interpretation of richard iii to the screen while still thrilling theatre audiences with his performance in the royal national theatres world tour of the play. Ian mckellen warns there will be no more british acting. Since playing malvolio in twelfth night at 12 years old, ian mckellen has acted in more than half of shakespeares canon on stages worldwide and screens large and small. How to speak verse in shakespeare acting coaches nyc duration. Ian mckellen filmography, movie list, tv shows and acting career.
A featurelength interview with ian mckellen, in which the actor looks back over his long career as an actor and lgbt activist. Godot was followed by the firstever staged adaptation of truman capotes breakfast at tiffanys. The renowned actor has appeared in many productions of shakespeares plays. Ian mckellen hand signed lord of the rings 10x8 ra. Ian mckellen is spearheading a selection of shakespearean films at.
Ian mckellen, in full sir ian murray mckellen, born may 25, 1939, burnley, lancashire, england, british actor of great versatility, noted for his work with the royal shakespeare company and for his eclectic filmography mckellen attended st. Ian mckellen celebrity profile check out the latest ian mckellen photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Ian mckellen signed for sale in uk view 52 bargains. Worldrenowned actor ian mckellen will visit china for bfi presents. The next generation, it ran for 172 soldout performances. Ian mckellen, scott chambers, luke evans, frances barber. He is the recipient of six laurence olivier awards, a tony award, a golden globe award, a screen actors guild award, a bif award, two saturn awards, four drama desk awards, and two critics choice awards. Ian mckellen performer devised especially for the cultural festival of gay games iv by ian mckellen. Ian mckellen, horoscope for birth date 25 may 1939, born. By ian mckellen shakespeare theatre company, washington, d. Although he continued to appear on stage throughout the world including appearances in two wellreceived solo shows, acting shakespeare and a knight out mckellen found himself with film and television opportunities.