Ian McKellen Videos

Iconic actor Ian McKellen stopped by LARRY KING LIVE recently to shares details on his experience working on the highly anticipated, live-action BEAUTY AND THE BEAST film.

Today in 1982, Macbeth opened at the Circle in the Square Theatre, where it ran for 21 performances. Written by William Shakespeare, Macbeth is about a regicide and its aftermath. It is Shakespeare's shortest tragedy and is believed to have been written sometime between 1603 and 1607. The earliest account of a performance of what was probably Shakespeare's play is April 1611, when Simon Forman recorded seeing such a play at the Globe Theatre.

Today in 1957 Waiting for Godot opened at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, where it ran for 6 performances. An absurdist play by Samuel Beckett, it revolves around two characters, Vladimir and Estragon, who wait endlessly and in vain for someone named Godot to arrive. Godot's absence, as well as numerous other aspects of the play, have led to many different interpretations since the play's premiere. Since its US premiere in 1956, several notable revivals have been produced, including the 1988 production featuring Robin Williams and Steve Martin, and the 2009 revival starring Nathan Lane and Bill Irwin.

In addition, STARZ revealed official key art image from the first STARZ Original movie “THE DRESSER” premiering in Summer 2016.

Sir Ian McKellen stopped by TODAY's Willie Geist, Tamron Hall, and Al Roker about the role and his part in Disney's upcoming live-action BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.

Sir Ian McKellen stopped by THE TALK and told the hosts about the matching tattoos he got with his 'Lord of the Rings' castmates.

An aging Shakespearean actor and his loyal assistant try to keep the show going on during the London blitz.

On last night's CONAN on TBS, the actor and the host re-enacted an iconic red carpet kiss!

The conversation reminds McKellen of a story involving a baby gorilla, which he decides to act out for the studio audience!

Sir Ian McKellen shares some of his favorite pop lyrics, including Taylor Swift's hit Bad Blood and a dramatic rendition of Bruno Mars 'Uptown Funk'.

Ian McKellen stopped by last night's TONIGHT SHOW to talk to Jimmy about playing Sherlock Holmes as a retiree in his film MR. HOLMES. Check out the appearance below!

The Broadway community mourned the loss of Tony Award-winning actor and Tony-nominated director, Roger Rees, who passed away last Friday at age 71, by dimming the Great White Way's theater marquees in his memory tonight, July 15th, at 7:45 p.m. for one minute. Scroll down for footage and photos of the special moment to honor the one-of-a-kind star.

Sir Ian McKellen portrays an aging Sherlock Holmes attempting to solve one last mystery in the new film MR. HOLMES.

Performances begin tonight, July 11, 2015, for the limited 12-week engagement of the critically-acclaimed new play THE ABSOLUTE BRIGHTNESS OF LEONARD PELKEY, at the Westside Theatre (407 West 43 Street). Below, BroadwayWorld has a look behind the scenes with writer and star James Lecesne, as well as composer Duncan Sheik, director Tony Speciale, and friend and colleague Ian McKellen!

Grand Marshals for this Sunday's New York City Pride March, Sir Derek Jacobi and Sir Ian McKellen got the confetti flowing early after this morning's Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage in all 50 states. Click below to watch the adorable duo get into the NYC Pride spirit!

Tituss Burgess introduced a performance of Adam Lambert and sang a bit of 'All By Myself' at the Logo Trailblazer Honors. He also gave a nod to the Supreme Court's ruling on marriage equality.

U.K. stars Ian McKellen, Helen Mirren (THE AUDIENCE), Simon Cowell, Naomi Campbell, Eddie Redmayne, Benedict Cumberbatch, Sienna Miller and Robert Pattinson lent host Seth Meyers a hand at last night's RED NOSE DAY

Today in 1982, Macbeth opened at the Circle in the Square Theatre, where it ran for 21 performances. Written by William Shakespeare, Macbeth is about a regicide and its aftermath. It is Shakespeare's shortest tragedy and is believed to have been written sometime between 1603 and 1607. The earliest account of a performance of what was probably Shakespeare's play is April 1611, when Simon Forman recorded seeing such a play at the Globe Theatre.

A new U.S. trailer has been released for Bill Condon's MR. HOLMES, starring Ian McKellen, Laura Linney, and Milo Parker. Check it out below!

A new UK trailer has been shared for Bill Condon's MR. HOLMES, starring Ian McKellen, Laura Linney, and Milo Parker. Check it out below!