In 2001, ian mckellen put on the robe and pointed hat of a wizard named gandalf and won a place in the hearts of tolkien fans worldwide. Sir ian murray mckellen ch cbe born 25 may 1939 is an english actor. This celebratory oneman show offers audiences a real treat. In this new book by garry oconnor we get a look at the actor from his beginnings, chronicling his success, the challenges and the making of a star. With sean mathias and evgeny lebedev, becomes proprietor of his local pub, the grapes est. When he comes across the good book in a hotel room, he routinely rips out certain pages. Martins new biographies of director sidney lumet and actor ian mckellen shed welcome if uneven light on their stellar careers in theater, film and television while exploring events that shaped their desire to entertain and challenge. With ian mckellen, laura linney, hiroyuki sanada, hattie morahan. Begins third and final block of principal photography for the hobbit. The entire book, and several that follow, is simply odysseus talking to king. 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. In lieu of ian mckellens own memoirs, a new biography offers. Image may contain ian mckellen human person clothing apparel and scarf. A benefit performance of oscar wilde s great poem, introduced by neil dartlett and read by ian mckellen, stephen fry, neil tennant, bette bourne and others.
Sir ian mckellen, fresh from his performance as gandalf in lord of the rings, is prospero, and heads a strong cast in shakespeares last great play. In lieu of ian mckellens own memoirs, a new biography. However, thanks to ian mckellen, were now reminded about. Ian mckellen is a seasoned con artist looking to swindle a widowed millionaire helen mirren in the good liar. He has two roles in common with michael fassbender. Ian mckellen full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. He also befriends a fan, the young son of his housekeeper, who wants him to work again. Ian mckellen has 36 books on goodreads with 30229 ratings. This man of the cloth led a full and varied life that involved him battling alcoholism, ministering to the first wave of aids victims in the 80s holsten himself was homosexual, and acting as a fire department chaplain in new york city. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. But this time, what should have been a simple swindle escalates into a catandmouse game with the ultimate stakes. Ian murray mckellen was born into a family of professional northern stock in the burnley general hospital, east lancashire, at 8. Mckellens work spans genres ranging from shakespearean and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction.
Ian mckellen posts blog chronicling lord of the rings experience. Saturday 2005 is a novel by ian mcewan set in fitzrovia, london, on saturday, 15 february 2003, as a large demonstration is taking place against the united states 2003 invasion of iraq. Judi dench and ian mckellen recall their funniest on stage. Ian mckellen latest news, breaking stories and comment. From its successful run at the royal national theatre, peter tinniswood s new version of this classic study of neapolitan life in the second world war. Judi and ian go way back, having both performed in the classic play macbeth many years ago, sharing some of the most memorable and funniest. The show starts with gandalf and will probably end with an invitation to act with me on stage. Im celebrating my 80th birthday by touring a new solo show to theatres i know well and a few that i dont. Ian mckellen, horoscope for birth date 25 may 1939, born. Nine months later, he returned the advance, saying, i dont want to go on a voyage of discovery. Ian mckellen s first professional stage appearance was in 1961, and in 1965 he made his film debut, playing a gay character in a touch of love with sandy dennis. Browse the independent s complete collection of articles and commentary on ian mckellen.
Ian mckellen is to celebrate his 80th birthday next year by raising funds for theatres, with a new solo show which will play on 80 stages across the uk, including pitlochry festival theatre, 11 august, 8pm 2019, along with tolkien, shakespeare and many of his wellknown and loved. I open at my local arts centre in january and end up by august in orkney. Starting with his academy award nominated middle earth character gandalf, mckellen invites us on a halfcentury long journey through some of his most iconic work. 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 critic. Bios put spotlight on director lumet, actor mckellen. Ian mckellen posts fascinating lord of the rings diary entries. The bench is actually two pieces, with gandalf right next to the camera and frodo. Evidently, sir ian mckellen falls into the latter category. Though his role in the film adaptation of lord of the rings introduced him to a new audience, mckellen had a thriving career a lifetime before his visit to middle earth. This is where we start getting into the heart of the story of the struggles of odysseus. Ian mckellen gay news, lgbt rights, politics, entertainment. Now, with his parts in the first two xmen films and the phenomenally successful lord. A new biography, out this week, portrays a devoted actor and campaigner and also unearths a romance or two. Ian mckellen posts blog chronicling lord of the rings.
Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. The most extensive source for photos, videos, interviews and news on broadway, offbroadway and londons west end. 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. In this new book by garry oconnor we get a look at the actor from his beginnings, chronicling his. His notable film roles include gandalf in the lord of. Back in the early 2000s, however, we werent quite there yet, so a lot of this type of material has lost itself to the ages or rather, the bowels of the internet. Ian mckellen on stage with shakespeare, tolkien, others and you opens this autumn at the harold pinter theatre. After stopping off in cities from lancashire to the midlands, ian mckellen brings his 80th birthday career retrospective to the west end.
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. Glenn holstens saint of 911 documents the life of franciscan monk mychal judge, who died during the attack on the world trade center. On may 25, 1939, mere months before the beginning of world war ii, ian murray mckellen made his debut into the world. The wronged duke raises a tempest to shipwreck his old opponents on his island so that he can ensure justice is done. This clearly organized and lucidly written book should be read by a wide audience, says publishers weekly. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Dec 30, 2019 ian mckellen and patrick stewarts relationship explained garry oconnor explores the fascinating friendship in his new book, ian mckellen. Ian mckellen biography reveals new details its one of the most successful movie franchises of all time but it wasnt all smooth sailing behind the scenes on the lord of. The book will be published in september 2019 in hardback, export trade paperback, ebook and audio with the massmarket paperback to follow. Watch ian mckellen and helen mirren in the good liar. Three powerful radio productions from the bbc archives starring ian mckellen, ronald pickup and paul scofield and a host of celebrated acting talent. Sir ian mckellen has appeared in theaters, on television, and film screens since the 1960s. In 2001, ian mckellen put on the robe and pointed hat of a wizard name.
Consummate con man roy courtnay has set his sights on his latest mark. Explore books by sir ian mckellen with our selection at. Nov 09, 2018 ian mckellen on stage tolkien, shakespeare, others and you. 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 and patrick stewarts relationship explained. Four years ago, ian mckellen signed a deal worth more than.
His career spans genres ranging from shakespearean and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction. Oct 03, 2019 ian mckellen is a seasoned con artist looking to swindle a widowed millionaire helen mirren in the good liar. Ian mckellens only facebook page, private or public. These three legendary plays, performed by some of the bestknown theatrical actors of the 20th century, are the perfect way to commemorate englands greatest dramatist. Dec 17, 2019 judi and ian go way back, having both performed in the classic play macbeth many years ago, sharing some of the most memorable and funniest moments of performing together. Sir ian mckellen reads an extract of michelle pavers new book.
Sir ian mckellen audio books radio shows recordings. Saint of 911 by glenn holsten glenn holsten, ian mckellen. Ian mckellen apologizes for controversial comments on kevin spacey and bryan singers alleged abuse celebrity march 02, 2019 read more. Thadreamkiller written by garry oconnor read by andrew wincott format. Get the latest ian mckellen news, articles, videos and photos on the new york post. This man of the cloth led a full and varied life that involved him battling alcoholism, ministering to the first wave of aids victims in the 80s holsten. That would be cats, andrew lloyd webbers hit broadway. Recently, mckellen shared these blogs on twitter, a reminder to the world that, yes, he writes this stuff down, and yes, its worth a read. Ian mckellen on stage at the new wolsey theatre, ipswich.
Catharines college, cambridge, where as a student actor he was often directed by john barton, later of the royal shakespeare company. Garry oconnor explores the fascinating friendship in his new book, ian mckellen. May 01, 2019 a message from ian mckellen im celebrating my 80th birthday by touring a new solo show to theatres i know well and a few that i dont. Jan 11, 2020 its 2020, and when it comes to behindthescenes footage or tidbits, a fan doesnt need to look further than a celebritys instagram account or youtube page. The protagonist, henry perowne, a 48yearold neurosurgeon, has planned a series of chores and pleasures culminating in a family dinner in the evening. Watch ian mckellen and helen mirren in the good liar trailer. Though i have enjoyed the various roles that actor ian mckellen has done over the years i knew very little about his backstory and the path to his success. Ian mckellen and patrick stewarts relationship explained garry oconnor explores the fascinating friendship in his new book, ian mckellen. Ian mckellen event sold out pitlochry festival theatre. In lieu of ian mckellens own memoirs, a new biography offers revelations. Ian mckellen to appear at hulls new theatre hull echo. The only son of parents who lived large, passionate lives, young mckellen grew. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Nov 09, 2018 tickets for ian mckellen on stage at hull new theatre on 16 june 2019 go on sale from 10am on friday 9 november 2018 priced.
Ian mckellen on stage tolkien, shakespeare, others and you. Though his role in the film adaptation of lord of the rings introduced him to a new audience, mckellen had a thriving career a. Ian mckellen sir ian murray mckellen, ch is an english actor. Gandalf the grey ian mckellens first professional stage appearance was in 1961, and in 1965 he made his film debut, playing a gay character in a touch of. Sir patrick stewart and sir ian mckellen play the newlywed game. Sep 20, 2019 ian mckellen on stage with shakespeare, tolkien, others and you opens this autumn at the harold pinter theatre. The lotr movies used every perspective trick they could come up with in order to make the hobbits look small the cart at the start of the first film, where frodo and gandalf are riding together, for example. An aged, retired sherlock holmes deals with early dementia, as he tries to remember his final case, and a mysterious woman, whose memory haunts him.
Nine months later, he returned the advance, saying, i dont want to go on a voyage of. Fortunately, acclaimed biographer garry oconnor signed on for that voyage and has produced the definitive biography of the awardwinning actor and tireless international gay. Mckell followed these new age travellers to the west country and over the years he watched them become a hybrid tribe the new. With helen mirren, ian mckellen, russell tovey, jim carter. Yeah, the comparison shots between lord of the rings and the the hobbit are pretty interesting to see.
Martins new biographies of director sidney lumet and actor ian mckellen shed welcome if uneven light on their stellar careers in theater, film and television while exploring events that shaped their desire to entertain and challenge audiences. Its 2020, and when it comes to behindthescenes footage or tidbits, a fan doesnt need to look further than a celebritys instagram account or youtube page. A biography garry oconnor audio book torrent free download, 5337. Book at the hull city hall box office or call 01482 300 306.