Acting shakespeare jan 19, 1984 feb 19, 1984 starring. Ian will launch shakespeare on film at shanghai international film festival on june. Ive spent most of my acting career in the theatre, mckellen notes. In 2009, it mounted the most successful production ever of samuel becketts waiting for godot. Best known today as gandalf in the lord of the rings movies and magneto in the xmen series, sir ian mckellen is a classically trained theater actor whos done his fair share of historical costume dramas over the years. Nov 15, 2012 ian mckellen has warned the death of repertory theatre means britain will not longer be able to produce acting greats such as michael gambon, judi dench or derek jacobi.
Ian mckellen is spearheading a selection of shakespearean films at. Ian mckellen plays by william shakespeare sir ian mckellen. Feb 02, 2016 bfi and ian mckellen launch shakespeare on film campaign as the world celebrates 400 years since the death of william shakespeare, the bfi takes the lead in these festivities with what is arguably their most extensive and expansive projects to date. Other notable ian mckellen movies include six degrees of separation will smith, richard iii, and the da vinci code tom hanks. Ian mckellen, horoscope for birth date 25 may 1939, born. A renowned stage actor in his native britain for decades, mckellen was not familiar to most. Find films and movies featuring ian mckellen on allmovie allmovie. A knight in harmon hall a knight proves to be a true champion. Ian mckellen, alone on stage, with no props or scenery, performs monologues from shakespeare and discusses some of his plays. Acting shakespeare throughout four continents, where on dvd it is daily viewed in schools and universities. Ian mckellen as richard iii in the 1995 film adaptation of the shakespeare play which was actually set in an imaginary version of 1930s britain ian mckellen has played richard iii on both stage. He is treasured worldwide as magneto in the xmen films and gandalf in the lord of the rings trilogy.
Ian mckellen, british actor of great versatility who was especially noted for his work with the royal shakespeare company and for his eclectic filmography, which included the lord of the rings trilogy and the xmen series. Ian mckellen, scott chambers, luke evans, frances barber. Acting legend ian mckellen discusses his impressive range of shakespearean performances. Mckellen s work spans genres ranging from shakespearean and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction. Widely considered one of the leading british actors of his generation, ian mckellen has had a rich and varied career encompassing the stage, screen, and television. Published on jun 29, 2018 this film of the multiawardwinning production of king lear by the royal shakespeare company was itself nominated for an emmy. Starring ian mckellen the lord of the rings trilogy, xmen and patrick stewart xmen, star trek. He was knighted by the queen in 1990 for his services to drama.
Ian mckellen as richard iii in the 1995 film adaptation of. Mckellan was nominated for the academy award for his roles in gods and monsters and the fellowship of the ring orlando bloom. One of the theaters finest classical actors, he began performing in college and in 1961, rapidly established his reputation on stage. A featurelength interview with ian mckellen, in which the actor looks back over his long career as an actor and lgbt activist. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. In london, one of these bought me lunch and took away the script, since when i have heard nothing from him, except by hearsay. Acting shakespeare is a oneman show of shakespearean monologues interspersed with theatrical anecdotes devised and performed by ian mckellen. His oneman play was a tourdeforce, ian mckellen acting shakespeare. For the 1984 broadway engagement, mckellen received the drama desk award for outstanding oneperson show. Ian mckellen, horoscope for birth date 25 may 1939, born in. Ian mckellen full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films.
Theatre royal haymarket is one of londons premier west end playhouses. Ian mckellen is widely regarded as one of the worlds finest actors. I had persuaded ian to work with me to adapt his oneman show, acting shakespeare which he was touring around the states, into a 2hour special for national public radio, to be produced under the auspices of my radio station, wbur in boston. Find films and movies featuring ian mckellen on allmovie. Aug 02, 2015 how to speak verse in shakespeare acting coaches nyc duration. James corden, judi dench, jason derulo, idris elba, jennifer hudson, ian mckellen, taylor swift, rebel wilson, francesca hayward uk release. Jason merrittgetty images british actors have a particularly strong relationship with the works of shakespeare, as theyll have studied his plays when honing their stagecraft and possibly discovered some of their best thespian tricks while working out how to tackle polonius or caliban at a tender age. Bfi and ian mckellen launch shakespeare on film campaign. From 1989, sir ian mckellen s one man shakespeare show. In theatre, i have been able to take parts i didnt think i could do you have time to rehearse and learn. His powerful performance of salieri in the broadway production of amadeus earned him a tony in 1981.
Film clips html5 1969 thank you very much a touch of love. The program would tell the story of shakespeares life and examine the lasting appeal of the plays. This was an example of a stage production brought to the cinema with a fullish text. This 1976 royal shakespeare company production of macbeth was originally broadcast on thames television in 1978.
Sir ian murray mckellen ch cbe born 25 may 1939 is an english actor. Steeped in ceremony, like all shakespeare s kings, he finds himself bereft in an anarchic world for which he struggles to find the clue. Ian mckellen warns there will be no more british acting. Shakespeare on stage, screen and elsewhere with ian mckellen. Worldrenowned actor ian mckellen will visit china for bfi presents. Ian mckellen, alone on stage, with no props or scenery, performs. He is widely respected for his talent and has won a raft of awards as well as being nominated for 2 academy awards. Apr 03, 2016 it is 400 years since shakespeare died and, as part of the festivities, ian mckellen is spearheading a selection of shakespearean films at the bfi in london that will tour 110 countries, including. Steeped in ceremony, like all shakespeares kings, he finds himself bereft in an anarchic world for which he struggles to find the clue. The notes which follow clarify the origins of the film in shakespeares text and in richard eyres production of it, however distant those may now be. It is 400 years since shakespeare died and, as part of the festivities, ian mckellen is spearheading a selection of shakespearean films at the bfi in. Nov 28, 2007 mckellen s lear fits perfectly into this pitiless framework. The companys artistic director trevor dunn directs the cast on a small bare stage. Acting shakespeare revival, play, solo, broadway opened in new york city jan 19, 1984 and played through feb 19, 1984.
His notable film roles include gandalf in the lord of the rings and the hobbit trilogies, magneto in the xmen films, sir leigh teabing in the da vinci code 2006, sherlock holmes in mr. His career spans genres ranging from shakespearean and modern theatre to. Shakespeare on film, as part of the british councils shakespeare lives a major programme of events and activities celebrating shakespeares work in the 400th anniversary year of his death. Ian mckellen first became intrigued with the idea of bringing a new interpretation of richard iii to the screen while still thrilling theatre audiences with his performance in the royal national theatres world tour of the play. In movies, they want you to do what they know you can do there isnt the time. Period film fantasy adventure tragedy biography psychological drama world history. Oct 03, 2017 from 1989, sir ian mckellen s one man shakespeare show.
Ian mckellen biography, movie highlights and photos. The worst way to discover shakespeare is by reading. Godot was followed by the firstever staged adaptation of truman capotes breakfast at tiffanys. From 1989, sir ian mckellens one man shakespeare show. His career spans genres ranging from shakespearean and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction. He was costumed, he told the audience in filledtocapacity harmon hall, with a long. Ian mckellen biography and filmography ian mckellen movies. Ian mckellen performer devised especially for the cultural festival of gay games iv by ian mckellen. Sir ian mckellen kicking off his global tour to present shakespeare lives on film, legendary british actor sir ian mckellen talks about learning to act, his conflicts as a gay actor and why the bard is a very modern. The next generation, it ran for 172 soldout performances.
Ian mckellens favourite shakespeare roles on film film. The renowned actor has appeared in many productions of shakespeares plays. Over a decade, he toured his solo entertainment ian mckellen. 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. Selected short film clips illustrating the film and television career of sir ian mckellen. Since playing malvolio in twelfth night at 12 years old, ian mckellen has acted in more than half of shakespeares canon on stages worldwide and screens large and small. Macbeth with judi dench 1979 priest of love with ava gardner and janet suzman 1982 acting shakespeare. Mckellen had taken film roles throughout his careerbeginning in 1969 with his role of. He was costumed, he told the audience in filledtocapacity harmon hall. Ian mckellen is widely known for his role as magneto in the xmen series as well as the wizard gandolf in the lord of the rings trilogy. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. Thats it, ian mckellen insisted, when asked if king lear would be his final shakespearean role. Ian mckellen filmography, movie list, tv shows and acting career. British actor ian mckellen in china for shakespeare on film.
In 1995 mckellen produced, adapted and starred in the acclaimed feature film. For the 1984 broadway engagement, mckellen received the drama desk award for outstanding oneperson show and a tony. Ian mckellen celebrity profile check out the latest ian mckellen photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Goods must be returned in the same condition they were dispatched with any seal or labels still intact or the item will not be refunded. Mckellen coproduced and cowrote the film, adapting the play for the screen based on a stage production of shakespeares play directed by richard eyre for the royal national theatre in which mckellen had appeared. Ian mckellen signed for sale in uk view 52 bargains. Ian murray mckellen may 25, 1939 burnley, lancashire, england, uk. During the early phases of his career, he was known for his shakespearean plays, before he came to hollywood. Ian mckellen is one of the most respected english actors known for his stage performances and several award winning films and tv series. Ian mckellen writings theatre on acting shakespeare. Cate blanchett and ian mckellen full video duration. Ian mckellen to host london bus tours for shakespeare film. Directed by richard loncraine, with ian mckellen, annette bening, jim broadbent, robert downey jr. Ian mckellen filmography including movies from released projects, in theatres, in production and upcoming films.
Ian mckellen explains the difference between acting on stage and in movies the dick cavett show duration. Fiftysix years after his first appearance in a professional production of shakespeare, this. Although he continued to appear on stage throughout the world including appearances in two wellreceived solo shows, acting shakespeare and a knight out mckellen found himself with film and television opportunities. Ian mckellen has been honored with over 50 international acting awards during his halfcentury on stage and screen.
Catharines college, cambridge, where as a student actor he was often directed by john barton, later of the royal shakespeare company. He won a tony in 1981 for best actor in amadeus, and sir ian has won six prestigious olivier awards the u. By ian mckellen shakespeare theatre company, washington, d. Sir ian mckellen is a british born actor who has been working in the industry for over 40 years. Jason merrittgetty images british actors have a particularly strong relationship with the works of shakespeare, as theyll have studied his plays when honing their stagecraft and possibly discovered some of their best. His powerful performance of salieri in the broadway production of amadeus earned him. Mckellen first performed the recital in scandinavia in 1980 and later performed it throughout the world. 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.
Having tackled shakespeares works on stage and screen, ian mckellen will host bus tours of locations used in his movie adaptation of richard iii as part of a film program marking 400 years. Thursday, october 29, 2009 front row, center stalls sir ian mckellens first star turn on stage was as justice shallow in a cambridge university production of shakespeares henry iv, part 2. 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. Lawrence in the highly literate, but slightly stodgy biopic priest of love 1981. Ian mckellens favourite shakespeare roles on film the guardian. Born in the northern mill town of burnley, in lancashire, england, ian. How to speak verse in shakespeare acting coaches nyc duration. This is a ian mckellen signed in very good condition. His notable film roles include gandalf in the lord of. How did your programme acting shakespeare come about. Jan 25, 2016 having tackled shakespeare s works on stage and screen, ian mckellen will host bus tours of locations used in his movie adaptation of richard iii as part of a film program marking 400 years. Mckellens work spans genres ranging from shakespearean and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction. The students know ian mckellen as gandalf from the lord of the rings and the hobbit trilogies, but he is in his guise here of a gifted shakespearean actor of the royal shakespeare company giving his insights into acting shakespearean roles and the ways in which shakespeare can still communicate with the modern world.
Ian mckellen hand signed lord of the rings 10x8 ra. Ian mckellen has warned the death of repertory theatre means britain will not longer be able to produce acting greats such as michael gambon, judi dench or derek jacobi. Shakespeare on film will be bringing to the big screens the complete history of the bards work in film form, ranging from 1899 to the present day, from silent film. Ian mckellen filmography, movie list, tv shows and acting.
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