Sir Ian Murray McKellen CH CBE (born 25 May 1939) is an English actor. His career spans seven decades, having performed in genres ranging from Shakespearean and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction.
Regarded as a British cultural icon, he has received various accolades, including seven Laurence Olivier Awards, a Tony Award, and a Golden Globe Award. The BBC states that his “performances have guaranteed him a place in the canon of English stage and film actors”.
How long were Ian McKellen and Sean Mathias Together?
It happened at the beginning of Mr. Mathias’ career when he was aged 19 or 20. He later met and began dating Sir Ian when he was aged 22. They were together for 10 years and remain good friends.
Personal life. Mathias was in a relationship with actor Ian McKellen from 1978 to 1988. He married his partner Paul de Lange in South Africa in 2007. Mathias is the co-owner of The Grapes, Limehouse with Ian McKellen and Evgeny Lebedev.