Ian McKellen

In “Mr. Holmes,” Ian McKellen plays an aging Sherlock Holmes who’s racing the clock — and his diminishing memory — to solve one last case.

Sir Ian McKellen stopped by The Greene Space at WNYC yesterday for a live lunchtime chat with a studio audience and our host John Hockenberry. He discussed his life and work in theate...

Sir Ian McKellen stopped by The Greene Space on Tuesday, February 18 for an intimate conversation on his life and career with The Takeaway's John Hockenberry.

Sir Ian McKellen was on the Leonard Lopate Show recently, along with his co-star Sir Patrick Stewart, to talk about the Broadway production of No Man's Land and Waiting for Godot. He also told what he's a fan of and gave us the recipe for his favorite comfort food!

Sir Ian McKellen and Sir Patrick Stewart talk about their roles in Beckett’s “Waiting for Godot” and Pinter’s “No Man’s Land,” in repertory at the Cort Theatre.

Lloyd Moss talks to English actor Ian McKellen about his life and career. He talks about his portrayal of Salieri as well as his work with the National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company. They discuss the differences in theater in the United States and in England. Mr. McKellen discusses ...