Ian McKellen was born Ian Murray McKellen on May 25th, 1939 in the northern England town of Burnley. McKellen's passion for theater and performance began at an early age. He earned a Bachelor of Arts at Bolton School in 1961, later becoming one of the most acclaimed British stage actors. In 1990, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth for his contributions to the arts.
In the late 80's, Ian McKellen decided not to stand by the wayside as anti-gay sentiment grew in England. Margaret Thatcher's Section 28 legislation made the promotion of homosexuality illegal. Thus the beginning of Ian McKellen's quest for gay social advocacy. He publicly came out on BBC Radio 4.
McKellen resides in Limehouse in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets with his partner Sean Mathias. Ian McKellen considers his offical site, McKellen.com, his "online biography." It includes personal answers to fan questions.
In the late 80's, Ian McKellen decided not to stand by the wayside as anti-gay sentiment grew in England. Margaret Thatcher's Section 28 legislation made the promotion of homosexuality illegal. Thus the beginning of Ian McKellen's quest for gay social advocacy. He publicly came out on BBC Radio 4.
McKellen resides in Limehouse in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets with his partner Sean Mathias. Ian McKellen considers his offical site, McKellen.com, his "online biography." It includes personal answers to fan questions.
