On May 25, 1939, Sir Ian Murray McKellen, an English actor, was born.

Ian McKellen’s Net Worth

Ian McKellen has an estimated net worth between $50 million to $70 million.

More Information About Ian McKellen

In the seven decades of his acting career, he has appeared in Shakespearean plays, modern theater, as well as popular science fiction and fantasy works.

He is regarded as a British cultural icon and has received numerous awards, including a Tony Award, a Golden Globe Award, and seven Laurence Olivier Awards.

According to the BBC, his “performances have guaranteed him a place in the canon of English theater and screen actors.”

McKellen was knighted in the 1980 New Year Honours for his contributions to the performing arts.

He received the Companion of Honour designation in the 2008 New Year’s Honours for his contributions to drama and equality.

Since 1988, when he came out as gay, he has led social movements for LGBT people all over the world. He was awarded the City of London’s Freedom in October 2014.

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