Image. Apr 30, 2023. Emily Hall 19:21, 28 Jan 2023 | | Bookmark Lord Of The Rings star Sir Ian McKellen ’s pub has been rapped – for un-elfy practices. Sir Ian McKellen. Celebrity. There’s a lot of the philosophy of the pub in the play. SIR Ian McKellen is one of the most gifted and widely-respected actors on the planet - appearing in some of Hollywood’s biggest films. The Lord of the Rings actor is now the. He would never dare to tell anyone what to do. Tolkien, Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy was released in the early 2000s to critical acclaim and commercial success. Benett/Getty Images For the rest of the world, actors like Maggie Smith and Ian McKellen are luminaries of a hallowed circle. Then, though he had just described himself as not particularly musical, he improved a line or two of a possible. Locals say they were handed a business card and told to write for further details. Landlady Stella Roberts said she had been shocked by the actors' offer. His career spans seven decades, having performed in genres ranging from Shakespearean and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction. which I hope you’ll quote. hungry food. K. British student Ben Coyles was decked out as Sir. The British actor, 83, has played legendary roles on screen, including Gandalf in Lord of the. Look back at his iconic career in theater, blockbuster films including Lord of the Rings and X-Men, and work as an activist for gay rights As if the man could get any cooler, Sir Ian McKellen, better known for his iconic role as Gandalf in "The Lord of the Rings", owns one of London's oldest bars, The Grapes. Sir Ian McKellen was knighted quite a long time ago. Glorious location,. But I get the sense here that they were not "friends" in the tradititonal sense, but that. When Ian McKellen was first given the opportunity, he actually thought about. February 08, 2012. ”. Sean Mathias is the co-owner of the pub, “The Grapes, Limehouse” (one of the oldest pubs in London) alongside Ian McKellen and Russian-British businessman Evgeny Lebedev. What pub does Gandalf own? Welcome to The Grapes, a narrow riverside pub that’s stood on the pebbled banks of the Thames in London’s Docklands area for nearly 500 years. He is of course best known to modern audiences for his role as Gandalf in Lord of the Rings. London, England - 03. At the 74th Academy Awards in 2002, Ian McKellen gave a victory speech. Sir Ian McKellen played Hamlet 50 years ago, before going on to star in Lord of the Rings and X-Men. ’s gay rights lobby group Stonewall and continues to fight for gay rights around the world. The pub was threatened with legal action by Hollywood. IAN WEST/PA. Sat: 12-11pm Sun: 12-10. Sir ian mckellen Ian mckellen doesn't think gay roles should be reserved for gay actors: 'we're pretending. The video read: "POV: for your mates' 22nd he dressed as Gandalf and bumped. Nearest stations are Covent Garden and Leicester Square. Furthermore, Ian McKellen’s ex-boyfriend, Sean, also directed him in a play, Waiting for Godot, in 2009 at the Theatre Royal. There are even items that fans of Sir Ian might recognise including Gandalf’s staff set into the back of the bar. Trilogies. He's even been known to host the. The real Gandalf FILE PHOTO: Sir Ian McKellen attends the Gala Night performance of "Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club" on October 27, 2022 in London, England. 64 Metascore. Moreover, he was a lay preacher like Ian’s grandfather. The Lord of the Rings star Sir Ian McKellen surprises a pub-crawler who is dressed as Gandalf in a heart-warming new TikTok. Ben Coyles with Sir Ian McKellen – SWNS. She said: 'I had a telephone call on Satu. Emmy Griffiths TV & Film Editor. Sir Ian McKellen, whose aeonian wizard, Gandalf, in the Tolkien movies has made him globally famous— The Hobbit: An. McKellen, as you would expect, gives the part the full orotund treatment, his echoing voice carrying the weight of morose old age, rather than. Friday December 21 2018, 12. Facing the black-tie audience in the Kodak Theatre, he dedicated a history-making triumph to the many young gay actors, out. It's hard to imagine anyone other than Ian McKellen playing Gandalf, but a bad experience on the set of The Hobbit almost caused him to quit acting altogether. In an unexpected turn at a local pub quiz, ‘Lord of the Rings’ actors Sir Ian McKellen and Dominic Monaghan, known for their roles as Gandalf and Merry. Awesome! I had the good fortune to meet Ian McKellen when he came to a screening of Gods and Monsters at the Phoenix Cinema in Oxford, in ‘98, I guess. A member of staff has tackled a blaze with fire extinguishers after an overloaded extension lead caught alight in a pub owned by Sir Ian McKellen. McKellen is at the launch of the BFI’s Shakespeare on Film season, timed to celebrate 400 years of the Bard’s work (which is a nice way of saying that he died 400 years ago). Ian McKellen co owns the pub with Evening Standard proprietor Evgeny Lebedev (Image: Ian West/PA) On the ground floor you will find a wood panelled boozer. Perfectly encapsulating the great wizard’s gravitas, ancient wisdom, and occasional humor, Sir Ian McKellen made the role his own for generations of cinema fans. Ian said: “Gandalf’s staff is in the pub, it’s behind the bar, it’s sort of chained there. From Idris Elba's affordable Wine Bar to Ian McKellen's 400-year-old-pub, here are some celebrity-owned spots that you might want to check out in London. LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 26: British actor Sir Ian McKellen speaks during a service to dedicate a memorial stone to actor Sir John Gielgud in Poets' Corner at Westminster Abbey on April 26, 2022 in London, England. Biography life career personal history - sir ian mckellen. Story by Sam Allcock • 1h. Not content with glittering careers on stage, screen and in the business world, these stars have also bought their own boozersBritish actor Ian McKellen's birthday is May 25. The Real Housewives of Atlanta The Bachelor Sister Wives 90 Day Fiance Wife Swap The Amazing Race Australia Married at First Sight The Real Housewives of Dallas My 600-lb Life Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. As they enter their golden years, it's a rite of passage for Britain's most acclaimed actors to play the title role in "King Lear. The pair once again teamed up just. In Martin Sherman’s “Bent” (1979), a play about the treatment of homosexuals in Nazi Germany, McKellen’s character was forced by S. 30pm Mon: 12-11pm Tue: 12-11pm Wed: 12-11pm Thu:. McKellen has invested in notable assets including a historic 300-year-old pub in East London, close to his residence. Sir Ian McKellan is celebrating after becoming the landlord of a 300-year-old London pub which inspired CHARLES DICKENS. Pritchfield, which came to pass because Janetti had co-created the UK series “Vicious,” which starred the esteemed actor. Sir Ian McKellen has backed a campaign to buy the house where author JRR Tolkien once lived. At the 74th Academy Awards in 2002, Ian McKellen gave a victory speech. In fact, in his. 📰 Summary: Several celebrities own restaurants in London, including Idris Elba and Ed Sheeran. Mckellen owns a pub along the Thames in London. McKellen recently made one fan's birthday. Welcome to The Grapes, a narrow riverside pub that’s stood on the pebbled banks of the Thames in London’s Docklands area for nearly 500 years. For over a decade, Sir Ian also toured his one-man show, Acting Shakespeare, in the UK and abroad. Legendary British actor Ian McKellen was born May 25, 1939. k. In an unexpected turn at a local pub quiz, ‘Lord of the Rings’ actors Sir Ian McKellen and Dominic Monaghan, known for their roles as Gandalf and Merry Brandybuck. Ian McKellen was in a relationship with Greg Nickels, reports say. Idris Elba’s restaurant, The Parrot, is located in Covent Garden and offers a unique cocktail experience with live music. PUB HOURS. The Grapes - Over The Years. The Hobbit, on Bevois Valley Road, Southampton. The house resides in London's Thames-side setting of Limehouse, on the same street as Sir Ian's 500-year old pub The Grapes – where his famous Lord of the Rings Gandalf staff. 30pm Mon: 12-11pm. 3 March 2022 at 11:29 am · 3-min read. As posted on TikTok by his friend Scarlet Learmonth, Ben Coyles was in costume on a pub crawl in Bristol, England when he met the Gandalf actor. MEMPHIS, Tenn. As much as Harris was critical about his own work, he was just the same if not even more so about the work of others. One of McKellen’s other stories about making friends on set features a (jet-lagged) grumpy Sir Ian Holm. Sir Ian McKellen brought a bit of poetic panache to London Fashion Week! The iconic British actor, 83, surprised those present at the S. IAN McKELLEN ON STAGE begins tour of New Zealand. Sir Ian is a leaseholder alongside fellow actor Sean Mathias and Russian-British businessman Evgeny Lebedev. Performers and workers from panto productions of classic. Lord of the Rings star Sir Ian McKellan's Grade II-listed pub, The Grapes, has had its hygiene rating drop to one star. Date of Birth: May 25, 1939 (84 years old. With Sean Mathias and Evgeny Lebedev, becomes proprietor of his local pub, The Grapes (Est. 21, McKellen, who publicly came out of the closet more than 25 years ago, talked seriously about being a gay actor, offered advice to those living. The Grapes - Over The Years. I am best known for playing Magneto in the X-Men films and Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, and starring in the upcoming Mr. Sir Ian McKellen is a renowned actor best known for playing Gandalf in "The Lord of the Rings" and villainous Magneto in the "X-Men" films. The actor, who played Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings movie franchise, hopes a "fellowship" of fans. K. Sir Ian, 79, bought the 500-year-old pub in Limehouse, East London, with two business partners, having been a regular himself. Sat: 12-11pm Sun: 12-10. Lehnsherr, aka Magneto. Once grown up, he left the sleepy village for the bright lights of London, where he lives to this day. Photograph: Devin de Vil. Never tell me the odds. Then, at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe, McKellen played Hamlet again. Evgeny Lebedev and Sir Ian McKellen part-own The Grapes pub in east London. In 2012 the pub was involved in a legal dispute with Middle-earth Enterprises, a company owned by film producer Saul Zaentz, over its use of. It was Ian McKellen, who had recently wrapped up his 145-show U. McKellen's highest-rated movies include "And the Band Played On" (1993) and "The Dresser" (2015). In 1999 he began publishing a series of journal entries that evolved into one of the earliest non-technical blogs. McKellen is being honored with the Trevor Project's Trevor Hero Award on June 15 and will be one of the four Grand Marshals at New York City's Pride celebration on Sunday, June 28. McKellen recently made one fan's birthday. He stars in the new movie, "Mr. Ian McKellen Net Worth, Biography, Wife, Age, Height, Weight, and many more details can be checked on this page. Whilst on a Westcountry pub crawl, a man dressed as Gandalf was "flabbergasted" to run into Sir Ian McKellen. tour in “Mother Goose” at the Bristol Hippodrome, according to BBC News. “But the anger, you begin to channel it,” he says. Back in 1991, the actor was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. The first prize is a £50 bar tab and if you come in second place, a bottle of house wine is all yours. K. Tolkien, Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy was released in the early 2000s to critical acclaim and commercial success. Just look up "Ian McKellen Patrick Stewart" and you'll see nothing but the most wholesome friendship there is. Published: Mar. Ben Coyles with Sir Ian McKellen – SWNS. The famous actor owns The Grapes, a 500-year-old pub that was once frequented by Charles Dickens. PUB HOURS. McKellen's work spans genres ranging from Shakespearean and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction. McKellen, 83, who sported a casual look for a night out with blue pants, brown shoes and a light brown trench coat with a matching pageboy cap, could be seen chatting with his Gandalf look-a-like before stopping for photos with him in the middle of the street. He has a current net worth of $60 million and makes an impressive salary. The actors who played the hobbits in Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" trilogy are still friends all these years later and regularly meet up at events and reunions. In an unexpected turn at a local pub quiz, ‘Lord of the Rings’ actors Sir Ian McKellen and Dominic Monaghan, known for their roles as Gandalf and Merry Brandybuck. The 82-year-old actor who has starred in The. 5 stars, 15 reviews)Ian McKellen thought Gandalf the White was a boring character Although the X-Men actor may see the role as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, he wasn’t always impressed with his character. The beloved actor and national treasure – originally from Burnley – appeared on the podcast, hosted by John Bishop and Tony Pitts. As if that weren't enough, McKellen also apparently played a direct part in Armitage's decision to become an actor in the first place. This appears to have sparked the online rumor. January 26, 2017 2:23 PM EST. Though somewhat overwhelmed by its own spectacle, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies ends Peter Jackson's second Middle-earth trilogy on a reasonably satisfying note. com, launched on September 1, 1997. Sir Ian McKellen was born on May 25, 1939. A young man went out on the town recently to celebrate his 22nd birthday, and as part of a. He was made knighted in 1991 for his outstanding. emmyfg. The Shakespearean thespian was never going to sully a traditional pub with hiked prices or gaudy décor. ”. 80% (Average Score) Ian McKellen has appeared in dozens of films, television shows, and plays — and he’s still making more — but for a considerable number of filmgoers, he will always be Gandalf from Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. McKellen’s career could have taken a different track, not least when he came out, in 1988, at the age of 49. McKellen has invested in notable assets including a historic 300-year-old pub in East London, close to his residence. Contents show 1 Who owns the Crown pub in. People are being killed and you’re playing soccer. The veteran actor, 83, said devising the questions for the trivia evening had. A lucky fan dressed as Lord of the Rings wizard Gandalf for a night out managed to run into the character’s actor – the legendary Sir Ian McKellen – by chance. The Food Standard Agency found 'major improvement' is 'necessary' at the boozer. McKellen told GQ in 2021 that he wasn't the first choice to play the beloved Lord of the Rings character, but that the role has brought a new generation of fans to his work. But there is so much more to the man who brought Gandalf the Grey to life in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Many Out of One IAN McKELLEN ACTING SHAKESPEARE. K. The prop design of both staves is very cool- Near the top of this one the outer wood is curling outward and separating a little and you can see the criss cross design of Gandalf the White’s staff inside, like a yet dormant potential. Does Ian McKellen own a pub? Who owns the Grapes pub narrow street? What’s the oldest pub in London? What pub does Gandalf own? How old is the grapes Limehouse? Overlooking the Thames, in a peaceful neighbourhood not that far from the bustle of Canary Wharf, The Grapes is one of the oldest pubs in London. I wouldn't want to annoy him, obviously, but I'd be sat there with my eyes wide and I'd be hyper-aware of everything I was doing. A 22-year-old was pub-crawling when he bumped into the real Gandalf. In 2013, he sold his sleek apartment in London’s Somerset House for $6 million. McKellen attended St. Lord of the Rings actor Sir Ian co-owns The Grapes boozer, along. Not only is the pub owned by famous faces, but it's also an impressively large slice of history. Succession series three (l-r): Matthew Macfadyen, Jeremy Strong, Nicholas Braun, Alan Ruck, Kieran Culkin, Brian Cox, Sarah Snook. He was there to talk about the three words that mean the most to him, a running theme of the podcast. The Lord of the Rings actor is now the proud. h. I wouldn't want to annoy him, obviously, but I'd be sat there with my eyes wide and I'd be hyper-aware of everything I was doing. He lavishes praise on. 30pm Mon: 12-11pm Tue: 12-11pm Wed: 12-11pm Thu: 12-11pm Fri: 12-11pm. We also understand the British class system. McKellen's does not truly match the physical traits others attribute to him -- those of a "bottled spider," a "bunch-backed toad" -- until that deep, unhinged point in. The actor, who played Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings movie franchise, hopes a "fellowship" of fans. Shakespeare is a hydra-headed brand. " She is also a staple on the stand-up circuit and she has a new memoir-of-sorts. He is the recipient of seven Laurence Olivier Awards, a Tony Award, a Golden Globe Award, two Academy Award nominations, four BAFTA nominations and five Emmy Award nominations. Ben Coyles was out on the town. he has had a tony award and two oscar nominations. Ian McKellen came out as gay to fight it. REVERED as one of the greatest actors of our times, Sir Ian Murray McKellen never felt he was doing his best work until he came out publicly at the age of 49. Ian McKellen was devilishly good in the short-lived British sitcom, Vicious, as the vain 50-year partner of Derek Jacobi. Sir Ian McKellen is one of Britain’s greatest actors, performing on stage and screen, including as Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings films, and in The X-Men Trilogy. Facebook Twitter. Ian McKellen is a legendary British actor, who has done some legendary deeds in his career. No Man's Land is a play by Harold Pinter written in 1974 and first produced and published in 1975. Sir Ian McKellen snapped up historic pub The Grapes in 2011 along with two other business partners after he discovered it was up for sale. Ed Sheeran’s restaurant, Bertie Blossoms, is located in Notting Hill and serves pizza, cocktails, and craft beers. All of sir ian mckellen's movies, ranked - insider. , impressed and unused to titles, I am invariably Sir McKellen. Leaseholder Ian McKellen has written a brief history, here, should you wish to find out more. 471 votes, 41 comments. I know I'm not a Londoner because I wouldn't be so blasé about seeing Sir Ian McKellen. A British man got the best birthday present ever when he and his friends participated in a "Lord of the Rings"-themed pub crawl and ran into Sir Ian McKellen while walking on the street. '. The actor, who played Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings movie franchise, hopes a "fellowship" of fans. It. Legendary is just one word used to describe the immensely talented Sir Ian McKellen. UK Tour Tickets Wimbledon / Manchester / London West End. His work has spanned genres from William Shakespeare and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction. Ian McKellen is a British actor who has a net worth of $65 million. “I’m very happy I’m an alcoholic – it’s a great gift, because wherever I go, the. It inspired songs by Boy George. Now they are together again in Harold. He was a co-founder of the U. The 500-year-old pub, The Grapes in Limehouse, East London has been owned by Sir Ian and two others since 2011. tour in “Mother Goose” at the Bristol Hippodrome, according to BBC News. Ian McKellen owns several properties, including a house in London and a country home in Oxfordshire. Bespalov re-shared the picture April 30, several weeks into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and tagged. Not content with glittering careers on stage, screen and in the business world, these stars have also bought their own boozersPublished January 20, 1996 at 1:33 AM PST. What is Sir Ian McKellen’s net worth, how does the Lord of the Rings star know Patrick Stew. Video recorded by Felix Spencer shows his friend, Ben Coyles, posing with the knighted. Share. Rowling's Harry Potter series. The British actor, 83, has played legendary roles on screen,. Leaseholder Ian McKellen has written a brief history, here, should you wish to find out more. Moreover, the former duo also owns London pub The Grapes together, which they had bought along with Evgeny Lebedev. In the past. Sir Ian McKellen owns this grand old waterside pub that was originally built in 1583 and rebuilt in the 18th century. I know I'm not a Londoner because I wouldn't be so blasé about seeing Sir Ian McKellen. While he was working on the set for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, McKellen purportedly took home a few pieces of memorabilia for his own. Ian McKellen as Hamlet. McKellen is known to attend. 01am, The Times. Catharine’s College, Cambridge, where as a student actor he was often directed by John Barton, later of the Royal Shakespeare. He was there to talk about the three words that mean the most to him, a running theme of the podcast. The Hobbit is a pub in the Bevois Valley area of Southampton, England. From Tapas to our famous Fish & Chips. A private man who considered it nobody’s business what his sexual orientation was, McKellen kept mum about it until 1988, the. He owns the pub with theatre director and film director Sean Mathias and Evening Standard publisher Evgeny Ledebev. 9 Ian McKellen. Having played the iconic wizard in Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy so memorably, McKellen’s return to Middle Earth via the Hobbit films was widely (and rightfully). Ian McKellen and John Bishop do! Enjoy the end of the Easter Holidays with Mother Goose, the ultimate family-friendly panto - full of fun, farce and surprises that will make you honk out loud. The Lord of the Rings actor is now the proud. Despite his prodigious presence in the world of acting, Ian McKellen didn’t start appearing on-screen in earnest until his mid-40s, during the 1980s. Holmes," playing a 93-year-old Sherlock Holmes. And guess who owns it today: none other than Lord of the Rings’ wizard himself– Gandalf, a. A 22-year-old was pub-crawling when he bumped into the real Gandalf. 11. The actor, probably best known for playing Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings franchise, owns a pub called The Grapes in Limehouse, London. I answer to all. What is Sir Ian McKellen's net worth? It's fair to say Sir Ian has racked up a fortune during his time as an actor. SIR Ian McKellen is one of the most gifted and widely-respected actors on the planet - appearing in some of Hollywood’s biggest films. 8F). A man who dressed up as Gandalf for a very special occasion seems to have unearthed some wizardly powers of his own. apart from his natural charisma and. McKellen, as you would expect, gives the part the full orotund treatment, his echoing voice carrying the weight of morose old age, rather than impetuous youth, while a floppy-haired Christensen. With a career spanning more than six decades, he is noted for his roles on the screen and stage in genres ranging from Shakespearean dramas and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction. R. "A LOTR fan dressed up as Gandalf for his birthday – and had a chance encounter with actor Ian McKellen during a pub crawl. As they enter their golden years, it's a rite of passage for Britain's most acclaimed actors to play the title role in "King Lear. Ian McKellen was in a relationship with a New Zealand artist Nick Cuthell in 2002. Firefighters were called to the Grapes, Limehouse, east London, to put out the fire at the pub, which is co-owned by McKellen; theatre and film director Sean Mathias; and Evgeny Lebedev,. The house resides in London's Thames-side setting of Limehouse, on the same street as Sir Ian's 500-year old pub The Grapes – where his famous Lord of the Rings. The Grapes is a public house situated directly on the north bank of the Thames in London's Limehouse area, with a veranda overlooking the water. Business, Economics, and Finance. Gandalf himself, ian mckellen, talks about the roles that shaped his career, being gay when it was still illegal and what it was like coming out in his late. But there is so much more to the man who brought Gandalf the Grey to life in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Sir Ian McKellen got a bit tearful while describing an encounter he had on a recent trip to Manchester. And though they're few and far. k. Ian McKellen is a true legend and he also owns a pub. 30pm Mon: 12-11pm Tue: 12-11pm Wed: 12-11pm Thu:. Net Worth: $60 Million. Sir Ian McKellen, known for his iconic role as Gandalf in "The Lord of the Rings", owns The Grapes — one of London's oldest bars situated right on the Thames River. Ian 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. S. Sir ian mckellen Ian mckellen doesn't think gay roles should be reserved for gay actors: 'we're pretending. That’s what happened to British man Ben Coyles last Thursday night. King Lear in King Lear (2008) Channel 4. At the Ritz Theater, 219 West 48th Street. “So it was really bizarre, it was my 22nd birthday, and we were on a pub crawl,” the reveller recalled,. In 2011, famed actor Sir Ian McKellen bought the pub with two other business partners upon learning that its then-owner was looking to sell it, despite having no qualifications for running such a business other than an admiration for the historic tavern he’d been frequenting for the past 30-odd years. They resided in Kensington, London. 2012 May 5. These days, you’re more likely to spot beloved British actor Ian McKellen, as he’s a co-owner of this pub. Written about by Charles Dickens in his novel “Our Mutual Friend”, he describes the tavern as a “A tavern of dropsical appearance… long settled down into a state of hale infirmity. Actors Ian McKellen and Roger Allam are starring opposite one another in a new play, Frank & Percy. Landlady Stella Roberts said she had been shocked by the actors' offer. Paramount Pictures. He co-owns a historic 16th century pub called The Grapes in east London. From directly below The Grapes, Sir Walter Raleigh set sail on his third voyage to the New World. Is The Grapes London’s Oldest Pub? 1583 isn’t close enough to our current #1 contender, unfortunately. "Charles Dickens between 1867 and 1868. Sir Ian McKellen has spoken about a defining moment in his career. Limehouse was first settled as one of the few healthy areas of dry land among the riverside marshes. Owned by: Ian McKellen . The British actor, 83, has played legendary roles on screen, including Gandalf in Lord of the. Actor Sir Ian McKellen owns The Grapes, a historic riverside pub in Limehouse, East London. He captivates us with his on-screen performances, which leave us wondering what character he will take on next. Ian McKellen suggested that Ian Airmitage try his hand at. Ian McKellen is a talented man, so it only makes sense that the Queen recognized his outstanding contributions to the performing arts. PA. "Serena was wittily coined by at a gay fundraiser," Sir Ian told a few years ago. By Dan Prosser. Kate Bush joined actor Ian McKellen and actor and comedian John Bishop for an aftershow party at an Oxford pub earlier this week. It was well publicized that his head was digitally added to the stuntman's body in Episode II and III. Sir Ian McKellen was effectively told to stick to the day job after he got sacked from his own pub. Not content with glittering careers on stage, screen and in the business world, these stars have also bought their own boozersOverlooking the Thames, in a peaceful neighbourhood not that far from the bustle of Canary Wharf, The Grapes is one of the oldest pubs in London. guards to beat his boyfriend to death and have sex. As part of his backstory, it is revealed that he is the founder and leader of the Order of the Phoenix, an organisation dedicated to fighting Lord Voldemort, the main. His London social circle includes Ian McKellen, with whom he owns an East End pub and he used to date actress Joely Richardson. WENN. This stunning Grade-II listed house in London is on the same street where Sir Ian McKellen is said to own two houses. Bespalov re-shared the picture April 30, several weeks into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and tagged the location as the Drunk Cherry Pub in Lviv. Sir Ian McKellen was effectively told to stick to the day job after he got sacked from his own pub. Ian McKellen’s husband or wife has been extensively discussed. Ian McKellen holds two surprising and, quite honestly, shameful Oscar records. “A tavern of. The 500-year-old Grade II listed The. K. Welcome to The Grapes, a narrow riverside pub that’s stood on the pebbled banks of the Thames in London’s Docklands area for nearly 500 years. With Shakespeare’s bust on display in his riverside home, he rhapsodizes often over the bard’s greatness, and what everyone owes him, and he is truthful and eloquent about Shakespeare the man. WATCH: Sir Ian McKellen enjoyed a pub singalong with the cast of the 'Les Misérables' U. Director: Bryan Singer | Stars: Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Famke Janssen. It's quite a discreet place and nothing gives away the fact that he owns it. The music icon celebrated McKellen and Bishop’s 100th. The one he sticks his pipe in is actually Radagast’s, which was given to Gandalf when his own staff was lost. Paul Mathias, Manager; Evgeny Lebedev, Sean Mathias, Ian McKellen, Leaseholders. 11. More importantly, however, the entry also features what McKellen calls “the first. When you think of Sir Ian McKellen’s achievements, his portrayal of Gandalf in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings films probably comes to mind first, followed by his LGBTQ+ activism and lengthy career performing Shakespeare on the stage. Richard Harris was the first actor to play Albus Dumbledore, appearing in the first two filsm (. And guess who owns it today: none other than Lord of the Rings’ wizard himself– Gandalf, a. He celebrated his 83rd birthday in 2022. K. Condon won the Oscar for. The Grapes – originally The Bunch of Grapes – has stood on the pebbled Limehouse Reach, for nearly 500 years. In the U. In 2012 the pub, which takes its name from the iconic book penned by JRR Tolkien, was accused of copyright infringement by a major Hollywood film studio. It was Ian McKellen, who had recently wrapped up his 145-show U. Comment. Sir Ian McKellan is celebrating after becoming the landlord of a 300-year-old London pub which inspired CHARLES DICKENS. 6 Does Ian McKellen own a pub? 7 Is Magneto a Gandalf? 8 Who is the richest Star Trek actor? Is Patrick Stewart friendship with Ian McKellen? From onscreen foes to real-life friends, Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen's friendship is one for the books. The 83 year-old has been involved with the Grade II listed pub on the banks of the Rover Thames since 2011 when he bought it with former partner and film director Sean Mathias and businessman Evgeny Lebedev. One of McKellen’s other stories about making friends on set features a (jet-lagged) grumpy Sir Ian Holm. His father was a civil engineer and preacher. Actor: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. The pub was reportedly bought by Sir Ian and his former partner Sean Mathias. Charles Dickens between 1867 and 1868. Outback Middleton Hotel gets new lease on life as next generation takes over. Charles Dickens was a patron, and even made reference to the pub in his novel 'Our Mutual Friend'. Tolkien's book The Hobbit in 1989. A lucky fan dressed as Lord of the Rings wizard Gandalf for a night out managed to run into the character’s actor – the legendary Sir Ian McKellen – by chance. Sir Ian McKellen joined the Chris Evans Breakfast Show with cinch to talk about his new play with Roger Allam, and found he had a connection with the Virgin Radio presenter. The British actor, 83, has played legendary roles on screen, including Gandalf in Lord of the. Though his role in the film adaptation of Lord of the Rings introduced him to a new audience, McKellen had a thriving career a lifetime before his visit to Middle. Date of Death: 1964 (age 59) Denis was a building engineer. 0. " One of Shakespeare's. “Gandalf (Sir Ian Murray McKellen) himself in Ukraine,” reads the post’s caption.