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Ian McKellen

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Actor

Ian McKellen

British actor (born 1939)

Ian McKellen is 87 years old, born on May 25, 1939 in Burnley.

Next birthday in 202 days, turning 88.

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Born
May 25, 1939, Burnley
Age
87
Zodiac sign
Gemini
Country
United Kingdom
Known as
Actor

Official links: Official website (mckellen.com) · Instagram · X · TikTok · Wikipedia

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Ian’s birthday, by the numbers

  • Ian McKellen was born on a Thursday.
  • Ian McKellen has been alive for about 31,940 days.
  • Their 35,000-day milestone falls on March 22, 2035.
  • Their next birthday, turning 88, is on a Tuesday.
  • Next milestone: Ian McKellen turns 90 on May 25, 2029, in 2 years and 6 months. More milestone birthdays
  • Ian McKellen is younger than 149 and older than 6,697 of the living celebrities on CFOTD.
  • Half birthday: November 25. Birthstone: Emerald.
  • Ian McKellen belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

Age gaps

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Harvey KeitelActor · May 13, 1939Dixie CarterActor · May 25, 1939Karen BlackActor · July 1, 1939Dusty SpringfieldSinger · April 16, 1939Amanda LearSinger · June 18, 1939Paul SorvinoActor · April 13, 1939

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Frequently asked questions

How old is Ian McKellen?

Ian McKellen is 87 years old, born on May 25, 1939 in Burnley.

What is Ian McKellen’s zodiac sign?

Gemini, born May 25.

Does Ian McKellen have an official website?

Yes: mckellen.com.