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Profile: Who is Sir Ian McKellen?

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With two Oscar nominations for his work on screen and the recipient of every major theatrical award in the UK and US, Sir Ian McKellen is widely considered to be one of the greatest actors of all time.

The 85-year-old has gripped audiences both on screen and on stage, receiving international acclaim and becoming a household name across the

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