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[edit] Picture?

You've gotta be kidding me that's the only Gandalf picture we can get!

[edit] Sir Ian?

It is said

Knights Grand Cross and Knights Commander prefix "Sir",

In Order of the British Empire. Could we call Sir *** for CBE holder?--RedDragon 15:24, 4 September 2006 (UTC)

The article says "He was made a CBE in 1979 and knighted in 1990 for his outstanding work and contributions to the theatre." i.e. his knighthood is separate from his CBE. ColinFine 19:30, 4 September 2006 (UTC)
He was awarded a KBE (Knight Commander) in 1990, therefore is a knight and can use the title "Sir". Otherwise he wouldn't be "Sir Ian"
If he was upgraded (for want of a better word) to a KBE shouldn't the post nominal letters be KBE, even though he was a CBE first?Macphisto12 21:16, 23 July 2007 (UTC)
As has now been clarified in teh article, he was made a Knight Bachelor, rather than being "upgraded" to a KBE. David Underdown (talk) 16:00, 31 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Wrong order

In the 'Mainstream Success' section, it says this:

In April and May 2005, he played the role of Mel Hutchwright in Granada Television's long running soap opera, Coronation Street. He is also known for his voicework, having narrated Richard Bell's Eighteen, as a grandfather who leaves his WWII memoirs on audiocassette for his teenage grandson. Later on, he fulfilled a life long dream with a role on the long running British television series Coronation Street.

His role in Coronation Street is mentioned twice. Shouldn't this be cleared up?

[edit] Wring Brian Taylor

The link to Brian Taylor, who is listed as Ian McKellans first relationship in 1964, leads to a Brian Taylor who is an Austrialian Footballer, born in 1962. The link has been deleted.

[edit] The fact is that he IS gay

Why does this information keep getting removed from the introduction? Ian McKellen is openly gay so why is this irrelevant information, info that's not needed or whatever else it is dubbed. This is an encyclopedia and is meant to give facts - it's no good leaving facts out about a person is it? Lradrama 16:50, 15 October 2007 (UTC)

The article states in several places that he's gay...... -- Jelly Soup 17:52, 15 October 2007 (UTC)
It's no good in the introduction saying he's a campaigner for LGBT rights without saying the intention behind this though. Lradrama 17:56, 15 October 2007 (UTC)
Unless the point behind his intention is expanded upon later in the article, which it is. -- Jelly Soup 04:48, 19 October 2007 (UTC)
I agree that if he was "just gay" then it's not really relevant to a person's biography (I hope we're not still living in a world where it's a defining aspect of someone's character) but clearly his campaigning for gay rights is a major part of what he does throughout the year, therefore it should be included and emphasised in the same way that you would point out if another celebrity was raising awareness about landmines. 86.137.253.6 16:33, 12 November 2007 (UTC)
The second paragraph of the lead section does in fact now state that he's gay:
In 1988 McKellen came out as gay and became a founding member of Stonewall, one of the United Kingdom's most influential LGBT rights groups, of which he remains a prominent spokesman.
Personally I think that gives this factor of McKellen's life appropriate prominence. He is known to the public first as an actor and second as an "out" gay man who has played a leading role in campaigns for LGBT rights. --Tony Sidaway 17:30, 12 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Companion of Honour

Made a CH for "Services to Drama and to Equality" in the 2008 New Year's Honours - see here. I guess he's not officially CH until 1st Jan, though. 86.132.142.246 (talk) 00:10, 29 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Relationships

It is stated that he is gay, however there is no information on his relationships with men after 88', and women (and men) prior. Somebody please fill in the details. And who is his current partner???!! Would have thought it to be important information, fill in the gaps please. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 124.171.89.57 (talk) 12:40, 3 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Missing information

A few sections that are missing are:

  • Religious views
  • Relationships
  • Educational Attainment

If these were brought forward then I'm sure it would be promoted to FA, LOTRrules (talk) 18:18, 28 March 2008 (UTC)