
Ian McKellen
Sir Ian Murray McKellen, CH, CBE (born 25 May 1939) is an English actor. 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. He has also received two Academy Award nominations, eight BAFTA film and TV nominations and five Emmy Award nominations. McKellen's work spans genres ranging from Shakespearean and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction. His notable film roles include Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies and Magneto in the X-Men films.
Ian McKellen awards and nominations
| Year | Category | Subcategory | Info | Movie/Tv Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards | Winner Critics Choice Award | Best Acting Ensemble (Sean Astin, Sean Bean, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Billy Boyd, Bernard Hill, Ian Holm, Ian McKellen, Dominic Monaghan, Viggo Mortensen, John Noble, Miranda Otto, John Rhys-Davies, Andy Serkis, Liv Tyler, Karl Urban, Hugo Weaving, David Wenham, Elijah Wood) | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King |
| 2004 | Gold Derby Awards | Winner Gold Derby Award | Ensemble Cast (Sean Astin, Sean Bean, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Billy Boyd, Bernard Hill, Ian Holm, Ian McKellen, Dominic Monaghan, Viggo Mortensen, John Noble, Miranda Otto, John Rhys-Davies, Andy Serkis, Liv Tyler, Karl Urban, Hugo Weaving, David Wenham, Elijah Wood) | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King |
| 2004 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Winner Actor | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture (Sean Astin, Sean Bean, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Billy Boyd, Bernard Hill, Ian Holm, Ian McKellen, Dominic Monaghan, Viggo Mortensen, John Noble, Miranda Otto, John Rhys-Davies, Andy Serkis, Liv Tyler, Karl Urban, Hugo Weaving, David Wenham, Elijah Wood) | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King |
| 2003 | Awards Circuit Community Awards | Winner ACCA | Best Cast Ensemble (Sean Austin, Sean Bean, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Billy Boyd, Brad Dourif, Bernard Hill, Ian Holm, Ian McKellen, Dominic Monaghan, Viggo Mortensen, John Noble, Miranda Otto, John Rhys-Davies, Andy Serkis, Liv Tyler, Karl Urban, Hugo Weaving, David Wenham, Elijah Wood) | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King |
| 2003 | National Board of Review, USA | Winner NBR Award | Best Acting by an Ensemble (Sean Astin, Sean Bean, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Billy Boyd, Bernard Hill, Ian Holm, Ian McKellen, Dominic Monaghan, Viggo Mortensen, John Noble, Miranda Otto, John Rhys-Davies, Andy Serkis, Liv Tyler, Karl Urban, Hugo Weaving, David Wenham, Elijah Wood) | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King |
| 2003 | Online Film Critics Society Awards | Winner OFCS Award | Best Ensemble (Sean Astin, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Billy Boyd, Brad Dourif, Bernard Hill, Christopher Lee, Ian McKellen, Dominic Monaghan, Viggo Mortensen, Miranda Otto, John Rhys-Davies, Andy Serkis, Liv Tyler, Hugo Weaving, David Wenham, Elijah Wood) | The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers |
| 2003 | Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards | Winner PFCS Award | Best Acting Ensemble (Sean Astin, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Billy Boyd, Brad Dourif, Bernard Hill, Christopher Lee, Ian McKellen, Dominic Monaghan, Viggo Mortensen, Miranda Otto, John Rhys-Davies, Andy Serkis, Liv Tyler, Hugo Weaving, David Wenham, Elijah Wood) | The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers |
| 2002 | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Winner Saturn Award | Best Supporting Actor (Ian McKellen) | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring |
| 2002 | Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards | Winner PFCS Award | Best Acting Ensemble (Sean Astin, Sean Bean, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Billy Boyd, Ian Holm, Christopher Lee, Ian McKellen, Dominic Monaghan, Viggo Mortensen, John Rhys-Davies, Andy Serkis, Liv Tyler, Hugo Weaving, Elijah Wood) | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring |
| 2002 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Winner Actor | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role (Ian McKellen) | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring |
| 2001 | Awards Circuit Community Awards | Winner ACCA | Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Ian McKellen) | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring |
| 2001 | Awards Circuit Community Awards | Winner ACCA | Best Cast Ensemble (Sean Austin, Sean Bean, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Billy Boyd, Ian Holm, Christopher Lee, Ian McKellen, Dominic Monaghan, Viggo Mortensen, John Rhys-Davies, Andy Serkis, Liv Tyler, Hugo Weaving, Elijah Wood) | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring |
| 2001 | Golden Schmoes Awards | Winner Golden Schmoes | Best Supporting Actor of the Year (Ian McKellen) | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring |
| Year | Category | Subcategory | Info | Movie/Tv Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Nominee Saturn Award | Best Supporting Actor (Ian McKellen) | The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey |
| 2010 | Gold Derby Awards | Nominee Gold Derby TV Award | TV Movie/Mini Actor (Ian McKellen) | The Prisoner |
| 2010 | Gold Derby Awards | Nominee Gold Derby Award | Supporting Actor of the Decade (Ian McKellen) | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring |
| 2010 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Nominee Primetime Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie (Ian McKellen) | The Prisoner |
| 2009 | Satellite Awards | Nominee Satellite Award | Best Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television (Ian McKellen) | The Prisoner |
| 2007 | Irish Film and Television Awards | Nominee Audience Award | Best International Actor (Ian McKellen) | X-Men: The Last Stand |
| 2006 | Scream Awards | Nominee Scream Award | Most Vile Villain (Ian McKellen) | X-Men: The Last Stand |
| 2006 | Teen Choice Awards | Nominee Teen Choice Award | Movies - Choice Sleazebag (Ian McKellen, The Da Vinci Code) | X-Men: The Last Stand |
| 2004 | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Nominee Saturn Award | Best Supporting Actor (Ian McKellen) | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King |
| 2004 | BAFTA Awards | Nominee BAFTA Film Award | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role (Ian McKellen) | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King |
| 2004 | Empire Awards, UK | Nominee Empire Award | Best British Actor (Ian McKellen) | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King |
| 2004 | Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards | Nominee PFCS Award | Best Ensemble Acting (Sean Astin, Sean Bean, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Billy Boyd, Bernard Hill, Ian Holm, Ian McKellen, Dominic Monaghan, Viggo Mortensen, John Noble, Miranda Otto, John Rhys-Davies, Andy Serkis, Liv Tyler, Karl Urban, Hugo Weaving, David Wenham, Elijah Wood) | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King |
| 2003 | DVD Exclusive Awards | Nominee DVD Premiere Award | Best Audio Commentary, New Release (Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler) | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring |
| 2003 | Empire Awards, UK | Nominee Empire Award | Best British Actor (Ian McKellen) | The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers |
| 2003 | Gold Derby Awards | Nominee Gold Derby Award | Ensemble Cast (Sean Astin, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Billy Boyd, Bernard Hill, Christopher Lee, Ian McKellen, Dominic Monaghan, Viggo Mortensen, Miranda Otto, John Rhys-Davies, Andy Serkis, Liv Tyler, Karl Urban, Hugo Weaving, David Wenham, Elijah Wood) | The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers |
| 2003 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Nominee Actor | Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture (Sean Astin, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Billy Boyd, Brad Dourif, Bernard Hill, Christopher Lee, Ian McKellen, Dominic Monaghan, Viggo Mortensen, Miranda Otto, John Rhys-Davies, Andy Serkis, Liv Tyler, Hugo Weaving, David Wenham, Elijah Wood) | The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers |
| 2003 | SFX Awards, UK | Nominee SFX Award | Best SF or Fantasy Film Actor (Ian McKellen) | The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers |
| 2003 | Teen Choice Awards | Nominee Teen Choice Award | Choice Movie Villain (Ian McKellen) | X2 |
| 2002 | Academy Awards, USA | Nominee Oscar | Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Ian McKellen) | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring |
| 2002 | Awards Circuit Community Awards | Nominee ACCA | Best Cast Ensemble (Sean Astin, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Billy Boyd, Brad Dourif, Bernard Hill, Christopher Lee, Ian McKellen, Dominic Monaghan, Viggo Mortensen, Miranda Otto, John Rhys-Davies, Andy Serkis, Liv Tyler, Hugo Weaving, David Wenham, Elijah Wood) | The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers |
| 2002 | BAFTA Awards | Nominee BAFTA Film Award | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Ian McKellen) | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring |
| 2002 | Empire Awards, UK | Nominee Empire Award | Best British Actor (Ian McKellen) | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring |
| 2002 | MTV Movie + TV Awards | Nominee MTV Movie Award | Best Fight (Christopher Lee, Ian McKellen) | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring |
| 2002 | Online Film & Television Association | Nominee OFTA Film Award | Best Supporting Actor (Ian McKellen) | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring |
| 2002 | Online Film Critics Society Awards | Nominee OFCS Award | Best Supporting Actor (Ian McKellen) | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring |
| 2002 | Satellite Awards | Nominee Golden Satellite Award | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role, Drama (Ian McKellen) | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring |
| 2002 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Nominee Actor | Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture (Sean Astin, Sean Bean, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Billy Boyd, Ian Holm, Christopher Lee, Ian McKellen, Dominic Monaghan, Viggo Mortensen, John Rhys-Davies, Andy Serkis, Liv Tyler, Hugo Weaving, Elijah Wood) | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring |
| 2001 | Toronto Film Critics Association Awards | Nominee TFCA Award | Best Supporting Performance, Male (Ian McKellen) | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring |
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