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A tribute to actor Ian Charleson, best known for his portrayal of Eric Liddell in the film, Chariots of Fire. He died of AIDS at age forty in 1990. The book includes contributions from Ewen Maclachlan, Alan Bates, David Puttnam, Hilton McRae, Di Trevis, Hugh Hudson, Elizabeth Charleson, David Rintoul, Ruby Wax, Sharman Macdonald, Richard Warwick, Johanna Kirby, Peter Eyre, John Whitworth, Sean Mathias, Catriona Craig, Suzanne Bertish, Kenneth Charleson, Richard Eyre, and Ian McKellen. ... Read more

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Ian Charleson:A Great Talent, A Genuine Human Being
Ian Charleson aimed at excellence and hit his mark time, and time again.This is a performer who live his life quietly, and remained grounded.He took his acting seriously, but not himself.He walked with humility despite his successes.Charleson was a rare individual, an absolute contrast for a world filled with narcissists and egomaniacs.I am deeply saddened that I was unaware of him, and his work, while he was alive.When he passed away in 1990 before his time, the entertainment world lost a performer who raised the bar high (HIGH)!Society lost an incredible human being who possessed character, and bravery.

Oh my, Ian is gone....
Chariots of Fire was a very inspirational work in my life.Ian Charleson as the role of Eric Liddel was especially so.I just viewed the movie again on a video iPod while I was flying from Tucson to DC.What a wonderful movie.Even more so was Charleson's portrayal of Eric Liddel -- God fearing, disciplined, and when he ran you could see the light of God in him...

I am crushed by the fact that Ian Charleson passed away almost 16 years ago.I had no idea.I was hoping to find him.

Long live Ian.

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I regret never meeting Ian Charleson but have a feeling I knew him from his work.It's too bad he didn't live longer for more to be aware of his outstanding talents and the almost effortless ability to portray just about any emotion he wished on command whether on stage or behind the camera.

I'm glad this tribute has been created so he can be remembered by those who miss him.


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Everything about McKellen
I bought this book shortly after it was published in England after seeing Ian McKellen on stage. As a biography it's fairly thorough and as a diehard fan I learned a few new things. It's strictly a fan bio, though. Some biographies expand into more context; this does not. Well worth it then but can get almost the same information on his personal web site now. How the world has changed. I used to have to track down all my own information and now Kindle delivers it while I sleep.

But Shakespeare and Shakespearean actors continue and Sir Ian McKellen is among the best. This bio stops in the 80's, before Lord of the Rings and X-Men, though some early interesting bits. My favorite is that after I saw him drive up to the theatre in a small black Mini Cooper I learned from the book it was a recent purchase - he had ridden a small scooter and was not yet an accomplished driver. (The curb did get a jolt.)

I wonder if he still drives or is driven. This book would have to be updated to learn that. But she is thorough and for those who want the early years, this book is terrific. ... Read more

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Ian McKellen was catapulted to international superstardom by the phenomenal success of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and there has never been a better time to assess the life and career of one of the world's greatest stage and screen actors. From acting with the Royal Shakespeare Company on Broadway to a TV and film career spanning the past four decades, it also includes McKellen's work as a gay activist to give a well-rounded view of the man behind the screen persona. ... Read more

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The play's the thing...
Ian McKellan played Richard III on the stage in London, then touring the world, under Richard Eyre's direction and the Royal National Theatre of Great Britain's auspices.Like many great productions of Richard III in the past, there was an anticlimactic sense about things when the lengthy run ended - McKellan compares his production (justifiably) to those of Henry Irving and David Garrick, but longs for the lasting legacy of Laurence Olivier, who translated his successful stage production into a lasting cinematic production.Richard Eyre issued the challenge to McKellan to produce a screenplay, which he did, in collaboration with Richard Loncraine.

It is true that Shakespeare is the 'author' of Richard III - of course, much of Shakespeare's authoring involved heavy borrowing, redaction and crafting.This is not to take anything away from Shakespeare's achievement, but rather to prove the adage 'good writers borrow from others; great writers steal from them outright'.However, every production of a Shakespeare play requires modification of some sort; bringing Shakespeare productions to the screen (indeed, bringing any stage-play to the screen) requires a recrafting to suit the medium.McKellan and Loncraine rearranged and edited expertly the play to suit a film.

McKellan provides a brief introduction to the history and the play.Richard III has been an enigmatic and controversial character - Shakespeare's play is probably more in keeping with Tudor propaganda against Richard III (from whom they took the throne) rather than actual history; Richard's malformed physical form and malicious character may be fictions, or at least great exaggerations, designed to serve the purpose of bolstering Tudor legitimacy.McKellan points out (a theory not unique to him, by any means) that the Tudors had as much to gain from the disappearance of the princes in the tower as Richard himself; had they survived and been recognised as heirs of the throne, Tudor legitimacy would have been much less credible.

McKellan describes the decision to update the tale of Richard III into more modern times as one to provide clarity of narrative.Indeed, for this production, Richard is seen as a storm-trooper similar to the militant cadres of Germany in the 1930; his grasp for power is very similar in tone to the rise to dictatorship of any number of fascist leaders, but the Nuremberg-Rally character of Richard's accession leaves little doubt as to the parallel.On stage and screen, in a drama such as these, people need to be readily identified in their roles; Elizabethan dress (or earlier dress) is confusing to the modern eye, but the difference between costuming for military, aristocracy, etc. in the modern time is readily identifiable.The exact historical situation is not directly relevant - given that Richard III already takes liberties with the actual history of the time, why not take more in the name of accessibility to the audience?

McKellan gives an extensive background tale to the problems of revision (Richard III had to be cut; be turned into a visual rather than auditory experience, given the sensibilities of modern cinema-goers; etc.) and the tale of finding support, backing and funding.He talks about the difficulties involved in finding adequate sets and actors (McKellan originally envisioned filming around the British Parliament; due to various issues, that idea was squashed, but the alternative, the Parliament in Budapest, became a fascinating and acceptable alternative, particularly given that the building is Budapest was modeled after the one in Westminster).With final funding, casting, director and all in place, the show did proceed.

This is not the complete text of Richard III by any means.As McKellan points out, Shakespeare plays have been trimmed since the very beginning, to suit times, troupes and audiences.Richard III is one of the longer plays - few audiences would be willing to sit through three to four hours of Shakespeare in the cinema, particularly for a lesser-known play.Thus, this is a version roughly two-thirds the actual length; however, due to cinematic magic, most of the story remains without great distortion.

There is a running commentary throughout the screenplay.This includes both commentary on the play and commentary on the film.Production photos complement the text, including some scenes that were not included in the final film.The screenplay not only includes the text of the dialogue, but also other production directions and descriptions, particularly of those relatively few scenes in which there is no dialogue.

This is a fascinating look at the back-side of a Shakespeare play-become-film.I highly recommend it to fans of Shakespeare, McKellan, modern culture, and those with a care for the cross-currents of the various strands in primary Western culture.

Looking Behind the Scenes
McKellan's sceenplay for his movie of Richard III is a great read for anyone interested in how a script becomes a play or how a play becomes a movie. McKellan's side bar comments on how scenes were shot or decisions were made on what language to cut, change, or move are insightful and a lot of fun. Because the movie started as a stage production, the book addresses not only how to film Shakespeare, but also the changes that can or must be made when a play is filmed. Also worth noting is McKellen's introduction, which contains the best explanation of blank verse (Shakespeare's verse form) that I have ever encountered. I recently repurchased this book through Amazon; I lent it to one of my college professors a few years ago and never saw it again. I can't think of many books that I'm willing to buy twice, so I give this book my wholehearted endorsement.

A Most Satisfying Collection
I use the word "collection," because readers will not only be treated to the screenplay, but also to Sir Ian McKellen's breezy, comfortable style of writing in his thorough introduction and annotations. For those familiar with his Official Homepage notes, Sir Ian captures youmost willingly with his conversational tone and easy wit. (There are alsoplenty of well-captioned b/w photos to support "the script.")Anexcellent purchase. ... Read more

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Great book about a great man.
So far this is the best biography of Ian McKellen there is. It may not be the best book ever but its the best we will have until hopefully Sir McKellen graces us with his own autobiography.

The Life and Art of Ian McKellen
Let's be brief. This biography is "unauthorized," which means it contains virtually none of McKellen's recollections, realizations, and human wisdom -- out of which of course a great actor understands and creates theatrical interpretation. The facts are here, and so what? How did this actor come to see the world as he does? Why is he unique among gay-rights activists? How can he understand one aspect or play of Shakespeare, and beblind to the wisdom of another? Every question an earnest biographer would ask when dealing face to face with a master of his art is missing from the book, because the author never got to ask them or Sir Ian to reflect upon them. So if you want to know the c.v. of a prominent British actor, this book will serve. If you want to listen to one transcendental answer from Sir Ian reflecting on seven decades of a remarkable life, wait for an autobiography. ... Read more

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Vivid and Life-Affirming Portraits
"[P]hotojournalist Carolyn Jones' vivid and life-affirming portraits capture people from all backgrounds, ages, and races, living with HIV and AIDS. Their faces and their stories are proof that AIDS doesn't look like anyone--it looks like, and ultimately is, all of us. All royalties donated to Design Industries Foundation for AIDS (DIFFA). 75 photos."--? zebraz

A charming and moving book
This is a collection of photography that illustrates people from all walks of life who are living with HIV/AIDS. The black and white photographs show people from young to old surrounded by things or people that they love and that make them happy. The focus of the book is on the fact that people are LIVING with AIDS rather than focusing on death in any way. The best part of the book are the captions that accompany each photograph...words of wisdom and life from the people featured in the pages.

Touching, immensely moving and beautifully produced.
Living Proof: Courage in the Face of AIDS

I have been providing emotional support to people living with HIV/AIDS for more than five years in Australia and while living in Brazil, I had the experience of losing a good friend with AIDS. I consider Carolyn Jones' book - Living Proof: Courage in the Face of AIDS, the best book ever produced about HIV and AIDS.

It summarizes it all. Not only through the beautiful photos taken by Carolyn Jones, but also through the feelings, values, believes and hopes of each participant, extraordinarily condensed by Michael Liberatore's work.

It is so universal, touching and moving. A magnificent piece of art that can help to reduce the prejudices about AIDS, basically caused by fear and ignorance. I hope you will buy this book and help to promote it. We could not buy it in local Sydney bookshops, but now, using the internet, I will buy a few to donate to some libraries.

Thank you so much Carolyn Jones, Michael Liberatore, George DeSipio Jr. and everyone involved in this project. ... Read more

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The wronged duke raises a tempest to shipwreck his old opponents on his island so that he can ensure justice is done. With Emilia Fox as Miranda, Scott Handy in the pivotal role of the sprite Ariel and Ben Owukwe as Caliban, this production is directed by John Tydeman, which also has music playing a key role. ... Read more

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Another good audiobook from Naxos
As I have come to expect Naxos Audiobooks delivers another great performance from their Shakespeare series.

Sir Ian McKellan and the rest of the cast bring us a magical performance of one of Shakespeares best plays.

Comes Hgihly Recommended!

Magical Performances
My sons (ages 17, 14, 12, and 10) love this. Without even realizing it, they have memorized whole parts of the play!
When you listen, you can close your eyes and see the action.

More than a tempest in a teacup
The usual quality expected from Naxos - excellent sound recording with special effects - would recommend to anyone especially as good CD recordings of Shakespeare seem difficult to find for some reason. ... Read more

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The wronged duke raises a tempest to shipwreck his old opponents on his island so that he can ensure justice is done. With Emilia Fox as Miranda, Scott Handy in the pivotal role of the sprite Ariel and Ben Owukwe as Caliban, this production is directed by John Tydeman, which also has music playing a key role. ... Read more

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Another good audiobook from Naxos
As I have come to expect Naxos Audiobooks delivers another great performance from their Shakespeare series.

Sir Ian McKellan and the rest of the cast bring us a magical performance of one of Shakespeares best plays.

Comes Hgihly Recommended!

Magical Performances
My sons (ages 17, 14, 12, and 10) love this. Without even realizing it, they have memorized whole parts of the play!
When you listen, you can close your eyes and see the action.

More than a tempest in a teacup
The usual quality expected from Naxos - excellent sound recording with special effects - would recommend to anyone especially as good CD recordings of Shakespeare seem difficult to find for some reason. ... Read more

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When Roxanne befriends an abandoned bear cub, he becomes the pride of the tiny mountain village. However, the arrival of a glamorous film crew promises changes for everyone. This cassette is also available as a book and cassette pack. ... Read more

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Les achats comprennent une adhésion à l'essai gratuite au club de livres de l'éditeur, dans lequel vous pouvez choisir parmi plus d'un million d'ouvrages, sans frais. Le livre consiste d'articles Wikipedia sur : Michel Foucault, Caroline Fourest, Thierry Meyssan, Harvey Milk, Ian Mckellen, Kurt Hiller, Didier Eribon, Guy Hocquenghem, Marie-Jo Bonnet, Pierre Seel, Gloria Anzaldúa, Didier Lestrade, Charles Gueboguo, Marie-Hélène Bourcier, Jacques D'adelswärd-Fersen, Vladimir Luxuria, Hervé Joseph Lebrun, Fiammetta Venner, Arsham Parsi, Mario Mieli, Daniel Borrillo, Derek Jarman, Jimmy Somerville, Louis-Georges Tin, Quentin Crisp, Magnus Hirschfeld, Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick, Rita Mae Brown, Nancy Cárdenas, Jacques Teyssier, Thierry Schaffauser, Aurelio Mancuso, Laurence Chanfro, Volker Beck, Ana María Simo, John Cameron Mitchell, Anne Fausto-Sterling, David Wojnarowicz, Alain-Philippe Malagnac D'argens de Villèle, Gilles Bon-Maury, Flannan Obé, Tom Robinson, Camille Barré, Lillian Faderman, Margaret Cho, Radclyffe Hall, Lynn Conway, Rosa Von Praunheim, Erik Rémès, Simon Nkoli, Peter Tatchell, André Baudry, Joseph Doucé, Karl Heinrich Ulrichs, Jean le Bitoux, Anne Rambach, Michel Caignet, Isabel Miller, Catherine Gonnard, Emmanuelle Cosse, Geneviève Pastre, Karla Jay, Elula Perrin, Jessy Didier, Larry Kramer, Danielle Charest, Michel Cressole, David Norris, Jean-Yves le Talec, Eudy Simelane, Tatiana Potard, María Galindo, André Boulerice, Pedro Zerolo, Svend Robinson, Brenda Howard, Fannyann Eddy, Wilson Cruz, Bayard Rustin, Mariela Castro, Rob Epstein, Frank Arnal, Luc Coulavin, Sylvia Rivera, Laurent Dispot, Loraine Hutchins. Non illustré. Mises à jour gratuites en ligne. Extrait : Paul Michel Foucault, né le 15 octobre 1926 à Poitiers et mort le 25 juin 1984 à Paris, est un philosophe français. Il fut, entre 1970 et 1984, titulaire d'une chaire au Collège de France à laquelle il donna le titre d'Histoire des systèmes de pensée. L'e...http://booksllc.net/?l=fr ... Read more

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Title: Horror, homosexuality, and homiciphilia in McKellen's Richard III and Jarman's Edward II.(Ian McKellen, Derek Jarman)(Critical essay)
Author: Michael D. Friedman
Publication: Shakespeare Bulletin (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 22, 2009
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
Volume: 27Issue: 4Page: 567(22)

Article Type: Critical essay

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Chapters: Alan Turing, Bertrand Russell, Douglas Adams, Richard Dawkins, John Horton Conway, Ian Mckellen, Paul Dirac, Stephen Fry, E. P. Thompson, Ben Elton, Tony Hancock, Clive Sinclair, G. H. Hardy, Michael Foot, John Baskerville, Philip Pullman, Jonathan Edwards, Harry Kroto, Eddie Izzard, Nigella Lawson, Diana Mitford, Alex Cox, Daniel Radcliffe, Gary Numan, Hugh Laurie, Jonathan Coe, Matt Ridley, Algernon Charles Swinburne, Michael Tippett, Emma Thompson, Mark Thomas, Ricky Gervais, Frank P. Ramsey, Angela Carter, Ken Livingstone, Arthur C. Clarke, Christopher Hitchens, Percy Bysshe Shelley, Nick Clegg, Helen Mirren, Derren Brown, Derek Raymond, Thomas Cavalier-Smith, Bernard Williams, David Miliband, Jack Dormand, George Monbiot, Christopher Eccleston, Paul Di'anno, Malcolm Hardee, Freda Utley, Harriet Martineau, Jonathan Miller, China Miéville, Jimmy Carr, Bob Woolmer, Kenneth Tynan, Mo Mowlam, Dennis Skinner, Dave Gorman, A. C. Grayling, Mike Leigh, Alastair Campbell, Ian Mcewan, Charlie Brooker, David Gray, Paul Foot, Anthony Daniels, Ben Goldacre, Dominic Howard, Polly Toynbee, John Fowles, Nick Palmer, Joseph Mccabe, Marc Sinden, Paul Bettany, Philippa Foot, Guy Pratt, Peter Higgs, Charles Bradlaugh, Mark Steel, Grayson Perry, Juliet Stevenson, Susan Greenfield, Baroness Greenfield, Marcus Brigstocke, Alfred Radcliffe-Brown, Dave Godin, David Starkey, Richard Carlile, Henry Stephens Salt, Erika Cheetham, Peter Atkins, Marcus Du Sautoy, Simon Heffer, Robin Ince, David Baddiel, Nicolas Walter, Sue Townsend, Paul Heaton, Tracey Thorn, Joseph Ritson, Nick Frost, Edmund Cooper, Andy Partridge, Skandar Keynes, Robert Taylor, Christopher Ricks, Brian Sedgemore, Jeremy Hardy, Linda Smith, Peter D. Mitchell, Laurie Taylor, Frank Pullen, Natalie Dormer, Arthur Smith, Geoff Lloyd, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Constance Garnett, Phillip Whitehead, Ernest Belfort Bax, Peter Purves, Derek J. de Solla Price, John M. Robertson, Franc...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=18247224 ... Read more

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Chapters: Ian Mckellen, Charles Townley, James Anderson, Daniel Mcbreen, Richard Towneley, Neil Hodgson, Hollie Steel, Peter Salmon, James Drake, Shahid Malik, Paul Abbott, Adnan Ahmed, Gareth Seddon, Charles Sutcliffe, Judith Hart, Baroness Hart of South Lanark, Paul Sculthorpe, Phil Willis, Lee Ingleby, Rachel Brown, David Wilson, Albert Cheesebrough, Jack Whitham, Charles John Thomas, Chris Casper, Charles James Kershaw, Jody Latham, Joe Bradshaw, Steven Burke, Thomas Morrison, Anne Savage, Betty Snowball, Danbert Nobacon, Jimmy Crabtree, Frederic Brooks Dugdale, Peter Buckley Hill, Ian Duerden, Malcolm Hebden, Robert Lawrie, Jonathan Clare, Adam Kay, Jerry Dawson, Brian Miller, Mike Ferguson, Mark Price, Liam Spencer, Edgar George Holt, Sydney Starkie, Peter Kippax, Boff Whalley, Dave Miller, Charles Shepherd, Ian Hargreaves, John Falconer, Julia Haworth, Hugh Colvin, Ian Mcwhinney, Matt Brunton, Philip Ashworth, Chris Scott, Harold Spencer, Albert Pickles, Stephen Booth, Frank Bailey, Steve Spargo, Walter Pollard, Jason Hardy, Jim Sullivan, Percy Goodison, Paul Scott, Albert Smith, Clifford Heap, Des Lancaster, Freddy Taylor, Cliff Walmsley, Joe Taylor, Willie Tatham, Will Bradshaw, Walter Place, Richard Cragg, Cuthbert Storey, Fred Campbell, Paul Simmonite, Arthur Bell, Billy Morgan, William Smith, Charles Whiteley, David Brown (Cricketer, Born 1982), Harry Clegg, Arthur Ogden, Eric Haydock, Richard Moore. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 310. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: James Michael "Jimmy" Anderson (born 30 July 1982 in Burnley, Lancashire) is an English cricketer. He plays first-class cricket for Lancashire County Cricket Club and since bursting onto the scene in 2002/03, before his first full season of county cricket, Anderson has represented England in 40 Test mat...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=1944587 ... Read more

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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Alumni of St Catharine's College, Cambridge, Fellows of St Catharine's College, Cambridge, Ian Mckellen, John Ray, Jeremy Paxman, Malcolm Lowry, Nevil Maskelyne, Joanne Harris, Elmer Rees, Tunku Abdul Rahman, Ofspring Blackall, James Shirley, Kevin Greening, Howard Brenton, Lance Sieveking, Nathaniel Rich, William Boyd Carpenter, Ben Miller, Stanley Alexander de Smith, Peter Hall, John Cutts, 1st Baron Cutts, Rebecca Hall, Richard Ayoade, S. P. Somtow, Guy Willatt, Francis Cammaerts, St. Catharine's College Boat Club, Leo Genn, John Bradford, William Wotton, Henry Elderfield, John Strype, George Forbes, Jonathan Bate, Leslie Halliwell, John Horam, Terence Young, Asa Briggs, Peter Swinnerton-Dyer, Peter Temple-Morris, Baron Temple-Morris, Hugh Laddie, Morien Morgan, Donald Soper, Baron Soper, Trumpington Street, Roy Maclaren, G. G. Coulton, John Vaizey, Baron Vaizey, Emyr Jones Parry, Hans Van de Ven, Benjamin Hoadly, Thomas Sherlock, Daniel A. Baugh, Peter Haggett, Robert Saxton, Thomas Willoughby, 1st Baron Middleton, Augustus Walker, Harry Bowcott, Thomas Callan Hodson, Sir Henry Bunbury, 3rd Baronet, John Baker, Robert Selby Taylor, Nicholas Penny, Donald Broom, David Armand, Frederick Stocken, Peter Lawrence, Sir Charles Bunbury, 6th Baronet, Gareth Roberts, Michael Cox, Rupert Brabner, Barry Supple, Silver Street, Cambridge, Brian Gibson, Geoffrey Pattie, Roger Knight, Foley Newns, Charles Lisle Carre, Bernard Rose, John Bacchus Dykes, Malcolm Martineau, Temple Chevallier, John King, Thomas Taylor, Robin Nicholson, Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed, Thomas Starkie, Christopher Alan Bayly, John Eachard, Steve Punt, George Forrest Browne, Richard Drayton, Grange Road, Cambridge, Graeme Davies, Michael Morris, Baron Naseby, Andrew Figgures, Richard Finn, Tom Whiteside, Alan R. Battersby, P... ... Read more

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Chapters: Ian Mckellen, Harry Kroto, Bolton School, Nigel Short, Ralf Little, Arthur Rostron, Mark Radcliffe, Thomas Thomasson, Ann Taylor, Baroness Taylor of Bolton, Gerard Corley Smith, Monica Ali, Leslie Halliwell, David Ruffley, Jack Forster, Derek Prag, John Pennington Thomasson, Franklin Thomasson, Geoffrey Jackson, Archis Tiku, Norman Kay, Frank Hamer, Janet Smith, Caroline Plumb. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 103. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Sir Ian Murray McKellen, CH, CBE (born 25 May 1939) is an English actor. He has received a Tony Award and two Academy Award nominations. His work has spanned genres from Shakespearean and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction. He is known to many for roles such as Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings film trilogy and as Magneto in the X-Men films. In 1988, McKellen came out and announced he was gay. He became a founding member of Stonewall, one of the United Kingdom's most influential LGBT rights groups, of which he remains a prominent spokesman. He was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1979, and knighted in the 1991 New Year Honours for his outstanding work and contributions to theatre. In the 2008 New Year Honours he was made a Companion of Honour (CH) for services to drama and to equality. McKellen was born in Burnley, Lancashire, England, though he spent most of his early life in Wigan. Born shortly before the outbreak of World War II, the experience had some lasting impact on him. In response to an interview question when an interviewer remarked that he seemed quite calm in the aftermath of the 11 September attacks, he said: "Well, darling, you forget I slept under a steel plate until I was four years old." McKellen's father, Denis Murray McKellen, a civil engineer, was a lay preacher, ...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=15308 ... Read more

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