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Ian McKellen — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 25 May 1939 · Age: 87

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Ian McKellen is 87 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 25 May 1939.

British actor known for playing Gandalf and Magneto

Did you know?He was one of the first openly gay actors to be knighted in the United Kingdom for services to performing arts.

Sir Ian Murray McKellen (born 25 May 1939) is an English actor. Widely considered one of Britain’s greatest actors, he is noted for his versatile roles on stage and screen, in genres ranging from Shakespearean dramas and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction.

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Age: 87
Status: Living

Born: May 25, 1939 · Burnley, United Kingdom
Nationality: British
Known for: Film, Music

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