Sir Ian McKellen – A Wizard of Arts
Born on May 25, 1939, Sir Ian McKellen CH CBE is an English actor who has been named a national British Icon. He is one of the world’s most popular actors, having been in the public light for more than seven decades. Sir McKellen is one of the few remaining World War II survivors who were close to the 9/11 incident in New York, US. When he was asked how he could remain so calm during such a crisis he replied “Well, darling, you forget—I slept under a steel plate until I was four years old”. Early Acting Stints In 1961, he made his career debut at the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry, in a theatrical called A Man for all Seasons. He would continue his acting roles in local and national theatres, mostly in Shakespearian plays. He moved to Broadway but continued his love for the theatre, where he became popular as an actor, even winning awards for his skills. Including the Tony Award for Best Actor in a play. Onto the Big