McKellen

/ məˈkɛlən /

noun

1. McKellenSir Ian (Murray)1939MBritishTHEATRE: actor Sir Ian ( Murray ). born 1939, British actor, noted esp for his Shakespearean roles; films include The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001–03)

Example Sentences

It brought Ian McKellen to Brooklyn as King Lear, built a replica of its main theater in an Upper East Side drill hall and sent a stream of shows to Broadway.

From New York Times

Sean Mathias’ 2013 Broadway production of “Waiting for Godot,” starring Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart, swung so far in the direction of tragedy that it was as if play were being intoned from deep inside an abyss.

From Los Angeles Times

Ian Mckellen says his fat suit prevented far worse injuries when he fell off a stage during a West End performance in June.

From Los Angeles Times

The day after the accident, McKellen took to X, formerly Twitter, to thank fans for their overwhelming support and to announce that he had been “diagnosed and treated by a team of specialists.”

From Los Angeles Times

In July, weeks after his accident, Mckellen made an Instagram post celebrating the final performance of “Player Kings” without him and announced that he would be attending the last show.

From Los Angeles Times