Ian McKellen

Sir Ian Murray McKellen, CH, CBE (English: Sir Ian Murray McKellen, born 25 May 1939) is a British actor, known as one of the most outstanding actors in the UK. In 1979, he was awarded the British CBE for his outstanding contribution to drama. In 1991, he was awarded the title of Knight CBE. McClain has a wide range of acting roles, including serious Shakespearean plays on stage, modern dramas, and popular action movies, all of which have outstanding performances. He has won many awards for his stage and film performances. In 1998, he was nominated for an Academy Award for "Gods and Beasts". He also played the role of Richard III in stage plays and films and won awards. In recent years, he has participated in many high-profile Hollywood film performances. His famous roles include Gandalf in the "Lord of the Rings" film trilogy, Magneto in "X-Men" and Sir Leigh in "The Da Vinci Code". McLean is an openly gay man. He is also famous for fighting for gay rights. He is the spokesman for Stonewall, the most influential gay organization in the UK, and has been working hard for gay equality.