On May 25, 1939, English actor Sir Ian Murray McKellen was born.
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He has appeared in Shakespearean plays, modern theater, popular science fiction, and fantasy during the course of his seven-decade career.
He has received numerous awards, including a Tony Award, a Golden Globe Award, and seven Laurence Olivier Awards. He is considered a British cultural hero.
He “has ensured a place in the canon of English theatrical and screen actors” thanks to his performances, the BBC claims.
For his contributions to the performing arts, McKellen was given a knighthood in the 1980 New Year’s Honours.
For his achievements in equality and play, he was honored as a Companion of Honour in the 2008 New Year’s Honours.
He came out as gay in 1988 and has since led social movements for LGBT people all over the world. He was honored with the City of London’s Freedom in October 2014.