Mar 22, 2017 ian mckellen to play gandalf again, but not in a movie mckellen to perform as the wise wizard in a stage performance this summer in london. 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. A shakespeare feature documentary by dan poole and giles terera. 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. By ian mckellen shakespeare theatre company, washington, d. In addition, a brie renowned shakespearean actor ian mckellen celebrates the worlds greatest playwright in a performance of anecdotes, personal reflection, and the bards verse. One of my favorite mckellen productions from way back then was his entertainment acting shakespeare, in 1982. Jun 30, 2012 sir ian mckellen, who played coriolanus at the national theatre in 1984, on what shakespeare means to him sat 30 jun 2012 19. Ian mckellen on coming out, religion, and shakespeare mens. English actor ian mckellen on a moped with lplates in london uk 25th january 1970.
Italia latinoamerica magyarorszag nederland new zealand norge. Biography 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. Sir ian mckellen is a british born actor who has been working in the industry for over 40 years. A knight in harmon hall a knight proves to be a true champion. A renowned stage actor in his native britain for decades, mckellen was not familiar to most american audiences until the 90s, when he began popping up in a number of well. He was made a commander of the order of the british empire cbe in 1979 almost entirely because of his stage work. Hes had a particular love for shakespeare roles over the years, and hes said lear may be his last big shakespeare part, so weve tracked back through the archives to bring you a short history of mckellens shakespearean roles. Speaking at an event on richard iii, bfi southbanks shakespeare on screen ambassador sir ian mckellen gave his insights into the journey. Ian mckellen recita il discorso di tommaso moro scritto da william shakespeare. Shakespeare in love ita download cb01streaming ita. Nov 06, 2015 ian mckellen explains the difference between acting on stage and in movies the dick cavett show duration. 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. How to speak verse in shakespeare acting coaches nyc duration. 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.
Long before he played gandalf or magneto, sir ian mckellen was known as one of the finest stage actors in england. Shakespeare had gay characters too, people just ignored it. Mckellen first performed the recital in scandinavia in 1980 and later performed it throughout the world. Born in the northern mill town of burnley, in lancashire, england, ian. 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. Ian mckellen seeks to demystify shakespeare with new app. Ian mckellen, who first made his reputation performing at the royal shakespeare company in the 1970s and 80s, has just released the first of a series of ipad apps meant to make shakespeare s plays more accessible, especially for high school and college students.
Ian mckellen bio, photos, theatre credits, stage history mckellen is recognised worldwide as magneto in the xmen films and gandalf in tolkiens middle earth films. For the 1984 broadway engagement, mckellen received the drama desk award for outstanding oneperson show and a tony. The program is presented in recognition of the fiftieth anniversary of the folger shakespeare library in washington, d. You dont have to be a fan of shakespeare to enjoy this brilliant oneman show, in which mckellen interweaves key moments of his lifefrom childhood productions of hamlet, to his beginnings as an actor at school, university. Overview of ian mckellen acting shakespeare, 1982, directed by kirk browning, with ian mckellen, at turner classic movies. Let me start with shakespeare the chorus of henry v, which seems to express to his contemporary audience the problems and the delights of how he wants to tell his stories. He is widely respected for his talent and has won a raft of awards as well as being nominated for 2 academy awards. Shakespeare is something actual, recent, alive the veteran british actor, who lives life as large as the characters he essays, also discusses hollywood and gay rights. Fact 8 the phrase old friend was used by mckellen in xmen as well as in the lord of the rings. Ian mckellen al san diego comiccon international 20. The movie, based on a london stage production that also starred mckellen, advances the action 500 years, to the 1930s, while keeping shakespeares words. Acting shakespeare with ian mckellen british universities.
A videorecording of ian mckellens one man show, acting shakespeare. Acting shakespeare 1982 producer richard iii 1995 archive footage. Ian mckellen announces oneman theatre tour around uk to. Ian mckellen full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Its not yourself you offer to the world, but part of yourself. Apr 22, 2016 speaking at an event on richard iii, bfi southbanks shakespeare on screen ambassador sir ian mckellen gave his insights into the journey. For the 1984 broadway engagement, mckellen received the drama desk award for outstanding oneperson show. Ian mckellen biography and filmography ian mckellen movies. Fact 7 he was the only actor from the lord of the rings trilogy to receive an acting academy award nomination. The lord of the rings is a mythology, it is a fairy tale, its an adventure story.
Ian mckellen performer devised especially for the cultural festival of gay games iv by ian mckellen. Fact 6 he and patrick stewart were members of the royal shakespeare company at the same time. Sir ian mckellen puts on a dazzling oneman shakespeare. Human beings, reflects sir ian mckellen in joe stephensons winsome new doc mckellen. For years, 70yearold ian mckellen was a highly respected actor who alternated between films and stage, which included lots of shakespeare. I was a bit of an odd man out going into acting, but my mother had said, before she died when i was 12, that she wouldnt mind if i was an actor because she. 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. A record of mckellens oneman broadway show about the bard. Ian mckellen tommaso moro di william shakespeare sub ita. Mckellen talks about his career as a shakespearean actor and about shakespeares life and writing, interspersing his account with performances of well known speeches from the plays. These include ian mckellen, judi dench to whom a cake was sent, derek jacobi. Tour spain, france, cyprus, israel, poland, romania. He was knighted by the queen in 1990 for his services to drama.
Ian mckellen, alone on stage, with no props or scenery, performs monologues from shakespeare and discusses. Aug 02, 2015 ian mckellen explains the difference between acting on stage and in movies the dick cavett show duration. Nov 10, 2009 for years, 70yearold ian mckellen was a highly respected actor who alternated between films and stage, which included lots of shakespeare. Ian mckellen to host london bus tours for shakespeare film. Ian mckellen to play gandalf again, but not in a movie. This english film examines the state of social programs in britain during the 1980s through the case of a mentally retarded man whos thrust into the system. Tickets to see ian mckellen in king lear in the west end are on sale now. Sir ian mckellen releases new apps to make shakespeares. Ian mckellen to host london bus tours for shakespeare film season. Darrylgorn ian 2019 the king and the master builder 2019 the good liar roy courtnay. Acting shakespeare jan 19, 1984 feb 19, 1984 starring. Featuring a remarkable performance by ian mckellen and directed by stephen frears the queen, walter remains one of the most acclaimed and poignant dramas ever made for british television the first ever film on four, it was chosen as the centrepiece drama for the launch night of channel four in 1982. Includes passing references to a number of familiar shakespearean scenes including hamlets to be or not to be soliloquy, romeo and juliets balcony scene, hamlet with yoricks skull, and.
Ian mckellen biography, movie highlights and photos. He was costumed, he told the audience in filledtocapacity harmon hall. Acting shakespeare is a oneman show of shakespearean monologues interspersed with theatrical anecdotes devised and performed by ian mckellen. Ian mckellen, alone on stage, with no props or scenery, performs monologues from shakespeare and discusses some of his plays. King lear by william shakespeare with ian mckellen as lear. A recording of mckellen s voice is heard before performances at the royal festival hall, reminding patrons to ensure their mobile phones and watch alarms are switched off and to keep coughing to a minimum. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. 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. Ian mckellen gives a master class on acting shakespeare, 1982. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. Ian mckellen, who first made his reputation performing at the royal shakespeare company in the 1970s and 80s, has just released the first of a series of ipad apps meant to make shakespeares plays more accessible, especially for high school and college students.
Sir ian mckellen, british stage and screen actor joins the free belarus now protest outside. His career 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. Sir ian mckellen, fact or fiction, a family drama and visiting stratford upon. You dont have to be a fan of shakespeare to enjoy this brilliant oneman show, in which mckellen interweaves key moments of his lifefrom.
A renowned stage actor in his native britain for decades, mckellen was not familiar to most american audiences until the 90s, when he began popping up in a number of wellreceived films. From 1989, sir ian mckellen s one man shakespeare show. It looks like we dont have any akas for this title yet. Ian mckellen with shakespeare, tolkien, others and you is not a oneman show, its something far more special.
Ian mckellens favourite shakespeare roles on film film. Directed by richard loncraine university at albany, suny. The script is not a free script, but a point by point answer to the sceptics. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the akas submission guide.
Ian mckellen explains the difference between acting on stage and in movies the dick cavett show duration. A stand out in the royal shakespeare company, sir ian played the lead in its 1974 staging of doctor faustus and its 1977 staging of macbeth. The sum of these parts is sir ian mckellen, grandee of the british stage and american screen. Catharines college, cambridge, where as a student actor he was often directed by john barton, later of the royal shakespeare company.
Ian mckellen on coming out, religion, and shakespeare. Muse of fire is an 83minute feature documentary produced by actors and debut filmmakers. Ian mckellen has 36 books on goodreads with 30229 ratings. Mckellen analyses a speech from the closing scenes of. Sir ian murray mckellen ch cbe born 25 may 1939 is an english actor. Sir ian mckellen will celebrate his 80th birthday next year with a new. Judy dench and kenneth branagh a perfect couple for all shakespeare lovers, a great film. Ian mckellen with shakespeare, tolkien, others and you. Mckellens work spans genres ranging from shakespearean and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction. The official database for broadway theatre information. 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. His career spans genres ranging from shakespearean and modern theatre to popular.
Then just before turning 50, he came out on a bbc radio. The first 10 minutes of the film set the stage almost without dialogue, as richard shoots a rival and then addresses a political rally. An epic roadtrip buddy movie, that aims to dispel the fear and myths. Ian murray mckellen may 25, 1939 burnley, lancashire, england, uk. His notable film roles include gandalf in the lord of. 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. Support freethinking journalism and subscribe to independent. Sir ian mckellen talks shakespeare on screen into film. Sir ian mckellen, who played coriolanus at the national theatre in 1984, on what shakespeare means to him sat 30 jun 2012 19.
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