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Ian McKellen Movies
Ian McKellen has appeared in 11 franchise films across X-Men and Lord of the Rings, most often as Gandalf. The first was X-Men (2000) and the latest is The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014).
- Films
- 11
- First
- 2000
- Best known as
- Gandalf
Ian McKellen: Known For
2003The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingGandalf
2012The Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyGandalf the Grey
2013The Hobbit: The Desolation of SmaugGandalf the Grey
2002The Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersGandalf
2014The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five ArmiesGandalf the Grey
2001The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingGandalf
Ian McKellen in X-Men Movies
X-Men cast| Year | Film | Role | Worldwide box office |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | X-Men | Magneto | $296 million |
| 2003 | X2 | Eric Lehnsherr / Magneto | $408 million |
| 2006 | X-Men: The Last Stand | Erik Lehnsherr / Magneto | $460 million |
| 2013 | The Wolverine | Erik Lehnsherr / Magneto (uncredited) | $415 million |
| 2014 | X-Men: Days of Future Past | Magneto | $746 million |
Ian McKellen in Lord of the Rings Movies
Lord of the Rings cast| Year | Film | Role | Worldwide box office |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring | Gandalf | $898 million |
| 2002 | The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers | Gandalf | $945 million |
| 2003 | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | Gandalf | $1.14 billion |
| 2012 | The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey | Gandalf the Grey | $1.01 billion |
| 2013 | The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug | Gandalf the Grey | $959 million |
| 2014 | The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies | Gandalf the Grey | $940 million |
Characters: Gandalf the Grey. See every film in the Lord of the Rings series.
Often On Screen With Ian McKellen
Facts
- Franchises on Cinvibe
- X-Men, Lord of the Rings
- Films acted in
- 11
- Best known role here
- Gandalf (3 films)
- First franchise film
- X-Men (2000)
- Latest franchise film
- The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)
- Worldwide box office of these films
- $8.22 billion
FAQs
How many X-Men movies is Ian McKellen in?
Ian McKellen appears in 5 X-Men films: X-Men (2000), X2 (2003), X-Men: The Last Stand (2006), The Wolverine (2013) and X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014).
Who does Ian McKellen play in X-Men?
Ian McKellen plays Magneto, Eric Lehnsherr / Magneto, Erik Lehnsherr / Magneto and Erik Lehnsherr / Magneto (uncredited) in the X-Men films, first in X-Men (2000).
How many Lord of the Rings movies is Ian McKellen in?
Ian McKellen appears in 6 Lord of the Rings films: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002), The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003), The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012), The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) and The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014).
Who does Ian McKellen play in Lord of the Rings?
Ian McKellen plays Gandalf and Gandalf the Grey in the Lord of the Rings films, first in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001).
What is the highest grossing Lord of the Rings movie with Ian McKellen?
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) is the highest grossing, with $1.14 billion worldwide.
How much have Ian McKellen's movies made at the box office?
The 11 franchise films Ian McKellen worked on have taken $8.22 billion worldwide combined, led by The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003).
Credits from TMDB (Ian McKellen on TMDB). Box office from Box Office Mojo and The Numbers via each film page. Every actor, director and composer.