For years, 70yearold ian mckellen was a highly respected actor who alternated between films and stage, which included lots of shakespeare. Ian mckellen stars in the title role of this adaptation of shakespeares play, based in an alternative, fascist england. Catharines college, cambridge, where as a student actor he was often directed by john barton, later of the royal shakespeare company. Directed by richard loncraine, with ian mckellen, annette bening, j. Worldrenowned actor ian mckellen will visit china for bfi presents. Jul 04, 2016 when he played bolingbroke to ian mckellens richard in a 1960s prospect production, west discovered a play divided between his character and the king and learned that mckellen is a white. The classic shakespearean play about a murderously scheming king staged in an. A renowned stage actor in his native britain for decades, mckellen was not familiar to most. 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. Acting shakespeare 1982 producer richard iii 1995 archive footage. 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.
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 explains the difference between acting on stage and in movies the dick cavett show duration. Smart talk with ian mckellen at shanghai international film festival. 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. From 1989, sir ian mckellens one man shakespeare show. 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. 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. Heuristic shakespeare the tempest is the first of 37 new apps to help students better understand the works of the famous bard. Sir ian mckellen returned to his old school, the bolton school boys division, and passed on some acting tidbits to its current drama students. Ian will launch shakespeare on film at shanghai international film festival on june. Ian mckellens favourite shakespeare roles on film film. Heuristic shakespeare the tempest is the first of 37 new apps to help students better understand the works. Ian mckellen on coming out, religion, and shakespeare. Ian mckellen seeks to demystify shakespeare with new app.
Mckellen s work spans genres ranging from shakespearean and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction. 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. Acting shakespeare revival, play, solo, broadway opened in new york city jan 19, 1984 and played through feb 19, 1984. You cant act unless you are totally relaxed, and by that i mean you havent a care in the world, he said. Oct 03, 2017 from 1989, sir ian mckellen s one man shakespeare show. The family took in evacuees, a german prisoner of war, and, according to mckellen, the first black. 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. The program is presented in recognition of the fiftieth anniversary of the folger shakespeare library in washington, d. 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. Sir ian mckellen releases new apps to make shakespeares.
He was made a commander of the order of the british empire cbe in 1979 almost entirely because of his stage work. Nov 10, 2009 for years, 70yearold ian mckellen was a highly respected actor who alternated between films and stage, which included lots of shakespeare. 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. The sum of these parts is sir ian mckellen, grandee of the british stage and american screen. Sir ian mckellen puts on a dazzling oneman shakespeare.
Long before he played gandalf or magneto, sir ian mckellen was known as one of the finest stage actors in england. 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. You dont have to be a fan of shakespeare to enjoy this brilliant oneman show, in which mckellen interweaves key moments of his lifefrom. Ian mckellen gives a master class on acting shakespeare, 1982. He is widely respected for his talent and has won a raft of awards as well as being nominated for 2 academy awards. British actor ian mckellen in china for shakespeare on. A record of mckellens oneman broadway show about the bard. One of my favorite mckellen productions from way back then was his entertainment acting shakespeare, in 1982. Shakespeare had gay characters too, people just ignored it. William shakespeare, full cast, paul scofield, peggy ashcroft, ian mckellen, bbc worldwide ltd. Ian mckellen may have accidentally outed more than one.
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. By ian mckellen shakespeare theatre company, washington, d. Ian mckellen with shakespeare, tolkien, others and you is not a oneman show, its something far more special. 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. He was costumed, he told the audience in filledtocapacity harmon hall. His career spans genres ranging from shakespearean and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction.
One of the eras great classical actors, he has played most of shakespeares. A videorecording of ian mckellens one man show, acting shakespeare. Then just before turning 50, he came out on a bbc radio. Speaking at an event on richard iii, bfi southbanks shakespeare on screen ambassador sir ian mckellen gave his insights into the journey.
Ian mckellen is scandalised by the suggestion that, at 77, the day may soon. 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. 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. 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. Jul 14, 2017 ian mckellen with shakespeare, tolkien, others and you is not a oneman show, its something far more special. An evening or an audience with ian mckellen is a much more apt description, with 2. Sir ian mckellen is a british born actor who has been working in the industry for over 40 years. Sir ian mckellen talks shakespeare on screen into film. Mckellens work spans genres ranging from shakespearean and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction. 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.
Mckellen first performed the recital in scandinavia in 1980 and later performed it throughout the world. Of course you cant be relaxed at an audition and so thats probably when you do your worst acting. Sir ian mckellen on acting and auditions daily actor. Ian mckellen with shakespeare, tolkien, others and you. 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.
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. Nov 06, 2015 ian mckellen explains the difference between acting on stage and in movies the dick cavett show duration. This clip is from bbc one sitcom extras, which explores the world of film and television extras. When he played bolingbroke to ian mckellens richard in a 1960s prospect production, west discovered a play divided between his character and the king and learned that mckellen is a white. 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. Ian mckellen performer devised especially for the cultural festival of gay games iv by ian mckellen. He was knighted by the queen in 1990 for his services to drama. 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. How to speak verse in shakespeare acting coaches nyc duration. Acting shakespeare is a oneman show of shakespearean monologues interspersed with theatrical anecdotes devised and performed by ian mckellen. Ian mckellen, british acting legend british council. Ian murray mckellen may 25, 1939 burnley, lancashire, england, uk. Widely regarded as one of greatest stage and screen actors both in his native great britain and internationally, twice nominated for the oscar and recipient of every major theatrical award in the uk and us, ian murray mckellen was born on may 25, 1939 in burnley, lancashire, england, to margery lois sutcliffe and denis.
Free uk delivery on orders dispatched by amazon over. Theatreland tour with ian mckellen free london audio tour. Ian mckellen, alone on stage, with no props or scenery, performs monologues from shakespeare and discusses some of his plays. Shakespeare has no place in the classroom, sir ian. Ian mckellen to host london bus tours for shakespeare film. Search, discover and share your favorite ian mckellen gifs. His notable film roles include gandalf in the lord of. Mckellen analyses a speech from the closing scenes of. 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. Play the starring role in a tour of londons historic west end with the help of british acting icon ian mckellen. Sir ian murray mckellen ch cbe born 25 may 1939 is an english actor. His adult life has been spent between the rehearsal room, the stage, and the movie set.
Ian mckellen full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Ian mckellen, british acting legend and recipient of every major theatrical award in the uk and us, delivered an exclusive smart talk at the shanghai international film festival on 12 june 2016. 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. Ian mckellen biography, movie highlights and photos. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. For the 1984 broadway engagement, mckellen received the drama desk award for outstanding oneperson show and a tony. Tour spain, france, cyprus, israel, poland, romania. 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 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.
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