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Ian McKellen
Actor, Writer, Producer
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - Special Extended Edition Scenes (2002)
(Video) - Gandalf |
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Gandalf, Performer ("The Road Goes Ever On") (uncredited) |
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Nostalgia Critic (2018–2021)
(TV Series) - Performer ("Gus: The Theatre Cat") (1 episode, 2021), Performer ("The Mob Song") (1 episode, 2018) |
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Lindsay Ellis' Essay Collection (2020)
(TV Series) - Performer ("Gus: The Theatre Cat") (1 episode, 2020) |
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Good Morning Britain (2019)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2019), Performer ("One More Day") (1 episode, 2019)
Episode dated 20 August 2019 (Aug
20,
2019)
Self (archive footage) (uncredited),
Performer ("One More Day") (uncredited)
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ITV Lunchtime News (2019)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2019), Performer ("One More Day") (1 episode, 2019)
Episode dated 20 August 2019 (Aug
20,
2019)
Self (archive footage) (uncredited),
Performer ("One More Day") (uncredited)
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The Simpsons (2003)
(TV Series) - Sir Ian McKellen (1 episode, 2003)
The Regina Monologues (Nov
23,
2003)
Season 15,
Episode 4
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Sir Ian McKellen (voice) (as Sir Ian McKellen)
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Timewatch (1992)
(TV Series) - Aldo Moro (1 episode, 1992)
Gladio: The Foot Soldiers (Jun
24,
1992)
Season 11,
Episode 11
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Aldo Moro (voice) (as Sir Ian McKellen)
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Armchair Thriller (1980)
(TV Series) - Antony Skipling (4 episodes, 1980)
Dying Day: Part 4: Mr. Skipling's Day of Reckoning (Feb
21,
1980)
Season 2,
Episode 14
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Antony Skipling
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Jackanory (1978)
(TV Series) - Storyteller (5 episodes, 1978)
The Moon in the Cloud: Part 5 - Ham's Empty Promise (Dec
15,
1978)
Season 17,
Episode 45
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Storyteller
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BBC Play of the Month (1968–1973)
(TV Series) - Captain Plume / George Tesman / Ross / T.E. Lawrence / Simon Bliss (4 episodes, 1968) |
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| Self (321 titles) |
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The Graham Norton Show (2014–2024)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (8 episodes, 2014)
Ian McKellen/Michael Sheen/Ambika Mod/Josh Widdicombe/Gabrielle (Feb
27,
2024)
Season 31,
Episode 18
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Self - Guest
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The Jonathan Ross Show (2013–2021)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (2 episodes, 2013)
Darcey Bussell/Ian McKellen/Romesh Ranganathan/Rag'N'Bone Man (May
8,
2021)
Season 17,
Episode 5
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Self - Guest
Ian McKellen, Matt Smith, Ruth Jones, Kit Harington, Charles Dance, Rose Leslie and Stereophonics. (Mar
16,
2013)
Season 4,
Episode 11
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Self - Guest
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Hollywood Insider (2019–2021)
(TV Series) - Self (5 episodes, 2019)
'The Mandalorian' and StageCraft VFX: How LEDs are the New Green Screens (Mar
12,
2021)
Season 11,
Episode 86
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Self
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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2019)
(TV Series) - Self - 'Lord of the Rings' Star / Self (2 episodes, 2019)
New Lord of the Rings/Sen. Kamala Harris/Lady Antebellum (Nov
21,
2019)
Season 5,
Episode 48
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Self - 'Lord of the Rings' Star
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The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015–2019)
(TV Series) - Self / Self - Guest (2 episodes, 2015) |
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Front Row Late (2017)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2017)
Harrison Ford, Ryan Gosling and Tim Minchin (Oct
7,
2017)
Season 1,
Episode 3
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Self (as Sir Ian McKellen)
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Today (1984–2015)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest / Self - Actor / Self - Guest - Actor (6 episodes, 1984) |
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The View (2002–2015)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (6 episodes, 2002)
Guest Co-Hostess Angie Martinez/Ian McKellen & Laura Linney/The Crystals (Jul
15,
2015)
Season 18,
Episode 198
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Self - Guest
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The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies - New Zealand: Home of Middle-Earth - Part 3 (2015)
(Video) - Self |
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Tennis: Barclays ATP World Tour Finals (2014)
(TV Series) - Self - Spectator (1 episode, 2014)
Final: Murray v Djokovic Exhibition Match (Nov
16,
2014)
Season 6,
Episode 8
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Self - Spectator (uncredited)
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Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2014)
Ian McKellen & Patrick Stewart/Sophia Bush/Michael Che (Feb
28,
2014)
Season 1,
Episode 5
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Self - Guest
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A Six Hour Film Shot in 92 Days: The Diary of 'The Prisoner' (2010)
(Video) - Self (as Sir Ian McKellen) |
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Cubism: Pet Shop Boys in Concert - Auditorio Nacional, Mexico City (2007)
(Video) - Self - Interval Announcer (voice) |
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Rufus! Rufus! Rufus! Does Judy! Judy! Judy! (2007)
(TV Special) - Self - Audience Member (uncredited) |
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National Geographic: Beyond the Movie - The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King (2003)
(TV Movie) - Self |
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The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King - The Video Game' (2003)
(Video) - Self |
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Saturday Night Live (2002)
(TV Series) - Self - Host / Various / Dame Maggie Smith / Yves Saint Laurent (1 episode, 2002)
Ian McKellen/Kylie Minogue (Mar
16,
2002)
Season 27,
Episode 15
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Self - Host / Various / Dame Maggie Smith / Yves Saint Laurent (as Sir Ian McKellen)
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Troldspejlet (2001)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2001)
Troldspejlet Special: Ringenes herre - Eventyret om ringen (Dec
18,
2001)
Season 26,
Episode 1
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Self
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Review (1969)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1969)
A War Quartet/How to Be a King/The Unicorn Theatre/The Scaffold (Oct
18,
1969)
Season 1,
Episode 7
-
Self
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Weekend Breakfast (2024)
(TV Series) - Self - Actor / The Critic (1 episode, 2024)
Episode dated 29 September 2024 (Sep
29,
2024)
Self - Actor / The Critic (archive footage) (uncredited)
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The Project (2024)
(TV Series) - Self / Self - Acting Royalty (2 episodes, 2024)
Episode dated 18 April 2024 (Apr
18,
2024)
Self - Acting Royalty (archive footage) (as Sir. Ian McKellan)
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Icons Unearthed (2024)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2024)
Icons Unearthed: The Lord of the Rings - Journey's End (Apr
24,
2024)
Season 7,
Episode 6
-
Self (archive footage)
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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2020)
(TV Series) - Self / Gandalf (1 episode, 2020)
Joe Biden/Jill Biden/Jon Batiste (Dec
24,
2020)
Season 6,
Episode 57
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Self / Gandalf (archive footage)
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Coronation Street: Compilations (2020)
(TV Series) - Mel Hutchwright (1 episode, 2020)
Famous Faces (Sep
7,
2020)
Season 1,
Episode 8
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Mel Hutchwright (archive footage) (as Sir Ian McKellen)
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WTF with Marc Maron (2017)
(Podcast Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2017)
Waiting for the Punch (Oct
5,
2017)
Season 1,
Episode 852
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Self - Guest (archive footage) (as Sir Ian McKellen)
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Try Not to Smile or Laugh (2015–2017)
(TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2015)
Try to Watch This Without Laughing or Grinning #42 (Feb
2,
2017)
Season 3,
Episode 4
-
Self (archive footage)
Try to Watch This Without Laughing or Grinning #3 (REACT) (May
21,
2015)
Season 1,
Episode 3
-
Self (archive footage)
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No Sleep TV3 (2016)
(TV Series) - Percy Corcoran (1 episode, 2016)
Classic Episode #10: "God, Guns & Guts" - Westerns (Mar
23,
2016)
Season 1,
Episode 13
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Percy Corcoran (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Special Collector's Edition (2011)
(TV Series) - Gandalf the Grey (1 episode, 2011)
Especial Navidad: Huevos de Pascua (Dec
31,
2011)
Season 3,
Episode 20
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Gandalf the Grey (archive footage)
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IGN Daily Fix (2011)
(TV Series) - Gandalf (1 episode, 2011)
The Hobbit Movie Cast Details & iPhone 4 on Verizon (Jan
11,
2011)
Season 3,
Episode 6
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Gandalf (archive footage)
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The Stars of the Street: 50 Years, 50 Classic Characters (2010)
(Video) - Mel Hutchwright (archive footage) |
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The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-Earth II (2006)
(Video Game) - Gandalf the Grey / Gandalf the White (archive footage) |
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Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters - Volume 2 (2005)
(Video) - Self (archive footage) (as Sir Ian McKellen) |
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Sendung ohne Namen (2002–2003)
(TV Series) - Gandalf (2 episodes, 2002)
Gregorianischer Kalender und Christoph Columbus (Jan
16,
2003)
Season 1,
Episode 12
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Gandalf (archive footage)
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Plenty: Days of Plenty - A Conversation with Director Fred Schepisi (2002)
(Video) - Sir Andrew Charleson (archive footage) |
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The Frankenstein Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster (2002)
(Video) - James Whale / The Monster (archive footage) (uncredited) |
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Understanding Modern Societies (1993)
(TV Mini-series) - Self - Reader, 'Everyman' (1 episode, 1993) |
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| Other (10 titles) |
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Bunu Koymasak mi? (2022)
(Podcast Series) - Acknowledgment (1 episode, 2022)
Katilmadigimiz Eurovision'da Yenilmis Sayilir miyiz?, Ayi mi Daha 'Kabadir' Yoksa Kedi mi? (May
18,
2022)
Season 1,
Episode 16
-
Acknowledgment
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The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II - The Rise of the Witch-king (2006)
(Video Game) - Gandalf the Grey / Gandalf the White (voice) |
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