Mckellen analyses a speech from the closing scenes of. His career spans genres ranging from shakespearean and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction. Patrick stewart gandalf x men film sir ian mckellen i look to you sir anthony hopkins charles xavier hollywood celebs. Acting shakespeare 1982 tour from shakespeare with commentary by ian mckellen. Ian mckellen as king lear in the acclaimed production directed by trevor nunn for the royal shakespeare company at courtyard theatre, stratforduponavon, ian mckellen as king lear. May 14, 2016 ian mckellen seeks to demystify shakespeare with new app. Ian mckellen is widely regarded as one of the worlds finest actors. To learn more about how to save videos to your computer, you can read our help topic. The highs and lows of the worlds greatest shakespeare ensemble as the rsc celebrates its 50th birthday and settles into its. Ian mckellen, british actor of great versatility who was especially noted for his work with the royal shakespeare company and for his eclectic filmography, which included the lord of the rings trilogy and the xmen series. So weve dug up 11 modern films where women play men. Acting shakespeare is a oneman show of shakespearean monologues interspersed with theatrical anecdotes devised and performed by ian mckellen. Apr 03, 2016 it is 400 years since shakespeare died and, as part of the festivities, ian mckellen is spearheading a selection of shakespearean films at the bfi in london that will tour 110 countries, including.
Produced by andrew susskind and presented at the cbs broadcast center in new york city. Ian mckellen is widely known for his role as magneto in the xmen series as well as the wizard gandolf in the lord of the rings trilogy. As the figurehead of the bfis ongoing shakespeare on film season. Overview of ian mckellen acting shakespeare, 1982, directed by kirk browning, with ian mckellen, at turner classic movies. He is the recipient of six laurence olivier awards, a tony award, a golden globe award, two academy award nominations, four bafta nominations and five emmy award nominations. While there are plenty of films in which men play women, there are far fewer flicks featuring females in male roles. Ian mckellen full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Patrick stewart, ian mckellen, judi dench, and ben kingsley are some of the actors that the show features acting out shakespeare. An unexpected journey on 12122012 at leicester square, london.
My own participating in that campaign was a focus for people to take comfort that if ian mckellen was on board for this, perhaps it would be all right for other people to be as well, gay and straight. The battle for middleearth ii the rise of the witchking gandalf the grey gandalf the white 2006. Mckellen talks about his career as a shakespearean actor and about shakespeares life and writing, interspersing his account with performances of well known speeches from the plays. A series of shakespeare masterclasses filmed for television in 1982, featuring some of the finest actors from the royal shakespeare company, including judi dench, peggy ashcroft, ian mckellen, patrick. The rough guide to shakespeare is the ultimate guide to the life and work of the worlds greatest playwright. Greenwich library offers more than its share of shakespeare. For the 1984 broadway engagement, mckellen received the drama desk award for outstanding oneperson show. Film clips html5 1969 thank you very much a touch of love. The students know ian mckellen as gandalf from the lord of the rings and the hobbit trilogies, but he is in his guise here of a gifted shakespearean actor of the royal shakespeare company giving his insights into acting shakespearean roles and the ways in which shakespeare can still communicate with the modern world. Ive been hoping that it would be made available on vhs or dvd. Nov 08, 2010 sir ian mckellen gave this rare monologue to a group of students during the savannah film festival. With full coverage of the 38 shakespearian plays, including a synopsis, full character list, stage history and a critical essay for each, this comprehensive guide is both a quick reference and indepth background guide for theatergoers, students, film buffs and. Mckellen first performed the recital in scandinavia in 1980 and later performed it throughout the world.
Acting shakespeare was released as a tv movie in 1982 and won mckellen a. Sir ian mckellen is a british born actor who has been working in the industry for over 40 years. Ian mckellen seeks to demystify shakespeare with new app. His performance in acting shakespeare 1982 is a chance to. The mid saw the release of laurence oliviers film of shakespeares. In commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of the folger shakespeare library, the ibm corporation presented over the public broadcasting system, a ninetyminute videotape of ian mckellen acting shakespeare. Two of englands greatest actors, sir ian mckellen and dame judi dench, electrify in this lean, strippeddown production of shakespeare s darkest tragedy. Jan 25, 2016 having tackled shakespeare s works on stage and screen, ian mckellen will host bus tours of locations used in his movie adaptation of richard iii as part of a film program marking 400 years. This dvd is an acting lesson and all the people that aspire to become an actor should have it. Sir ian murray mckellen ch cbe born 25 may 1939 is an english actor. Sir ian mckellen talks shakespeare on screen into film.
Sir ian mckellen attends the 65th royal film performance and uk premiere of the hobbit. In most of them, women masquerade as men in order to overcome societal sexism, but in one film, a woman actually plays a man. This edition of the tempest is the first dedicated to its stage history. Play written by from shakespeare with commentary by ian mckellen. The tempest shakespeare in production kindle edition. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices.
Mckellens work spans genres ranging from shakespearean and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction. In the wake of a battle, the scottish warrior macbeth mckellen, gods and monsters, lord of the rings receives a prophecy from a trio. The material which was available in the foyer of birminghams repertory theatre and mentioned on stage during the production was today attacked as corrupting filth. The first time i saw acting shakespeare it was in 1992, at that time i studied acting, and i rebembered how speecheless i was after seeing this wonderful actor playing all this characters. See more ideas about scenic design, shakespeare plays, ian mckellen. However you can download ian mckellen acting shakespeare from some hosts that allow this. The leaflets entitled sex education were on show during selfconfessed homosexual ian mckellens oneman acting shakespeare show on sunday april 24. Sep 27, 2017 the lord of the rings the return of the king 2003 ian mckellen interview duration. Watch ian mckellen acting shakespeare 1982 free movie. With ian mckellen, annette bening, jim broadbent, robert downey jr. Ian mckellen and helen mirren inthe good liar usa 2019, directed by bill condon. Ian mckellen hat mittlerweile uber vierzig filmpreise erhalten. Section 28 was, however, enacted and remained on the statute books until 2000 in scotland and 2003 in england and wales. William shakespeare media collectionthemesdisplays.
Duke of yorks theatre lotr trilogy, king lear, the. Her followup single girlfriend also debuted at number one. British actor ian mckellen in china for shakespeare on film. Ian will launch shakespeare on film at shanghai international film festival on june. It looks like we dont have any quotes for this title yet. Movie lists ian mckellen filmography duck software. Shakespeare plays william shakespeare ian mckellen theatre stage king henry playwright man photo. Ian mckellen celebrity profile check out the latest ian mckellen photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Billie paul piper born leian paul piper, 22 september 1982, is an english actress and former singer. On may 25th, 1939, in the town of burnley in northern england, ian murray mckellen was born. Drawing on a wide variety of sources, it examines four centuries of mainstream, regional, and fringe productions in britain including dryden and davenants restoration adaptation, nineteenth and twentiethcentury american stagings, and recent australian, canadian, french, italian, and japanese productions. His notable film roles include gandalf in the lord of. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Acting shakespeare revival, play, solo, broadway opened in new york city jan 19, 1984 and played through feb 19, 1984. Themes highlighted include shakespeare, jane austen, american civil war, native americans, etc. Rodney dangerfield at his best on the tonight show starring johnny carson 1983 duration. The entire point of the show is to teach you tools to approach shakespeares words. Ian mckellens one man show, television show, and dvd. Lessons in reality, just from playing shakespeare a new dvd of the bbcs legendary playing shakespeare series with judi dench, ian mckellen and. Macbeth mckellen, dench, royal shakespeare company vhs. Ian mckellen gives a master class on acting shakespeare, 1982. Ian mckellen says goodbye to xmen, hobbit franchises, reflects on iconic career and talks lgbt duration. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the quotes submission guide. Nov 06, 2015 ian mckellen says goodbye to xmen, hobbit franchises, reflects on iconic career and talks lgbt duration. With the film released on bfi bluray in june, we rounded up 10 of the actors.
Everything about him was extremely theatrical, from his booming voice to his forceful gestures. Sir ian holm cuthbert cbe born 12 september 1931, known as ian holm, is an english actor known for his stage work and many film roles. Sir patrick stewart obe born july 1940 is an english actor of stage and screen stewart has had a prolific career spanning over 60 years, and has been nominated for laurence olivier, golden globe, emmy, screen actors guild, saturn, and tony awards. It looks like we dont have any akas for this title yet. His tremendous versatility has led him to play enormously varying parts, from the shakespeare classics to contemporary superheroes, from author cinema to major commercial productions.
Sir ian mckellen gods and monsters and academy award winner dame judi dench shakespeare in love shared the stage in 1976 in stratforduponavons intimate the other place theatre. No videos, backdrops or posters have been added to ian. The official database for broadway theatre information. The dresser is a 1983 british drama film, with a screenplay by ronald harwood, based on his 1980 play the dresser. He is widely respected for his talent and has won a raft of awards as well as being nominated for 2 academy awards. At any rate hers was the kind of dramatic talent which thrived in the subsidised sector. After it appeared on television it came to the national. Ian mckellen in a short video clip from his one man show acting shakespeare. Selected short film clips illustrating the film and television career of sir ian mckellen. Macbeth with judi dench 1979 priest of love with ava gardner and janet suzman 1982 acting shakespeare.
See more ideas about shakespeare, film and i movie. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the akas submission guide. Worldrenowned actor ian mckellen will visit china for bfi presents. Acting shakespeare ian mckellen, alone on stage, with no props or scenery, performs monologues from shakespeare and discusses some of his plays. I am lost for words at the incomparable ian mckellens acting. This featurelength edit of two hourlong television dramas walter, 1982. He is the recipient of six laurence olivier awards, a tony award, a golden globe award, a screen actors guild award, a bif award, two saturn awards, four drama desk awards, and two critics choice awards. The rough guide to shakespeare 2 rough guide reference. Shakespeare on film, as part of the british councils shakespeare lives a major programme of events and activities celebrating shakespeares work in the 400th anniversary year of his death. Sir ian mckellen burney, uk, 1939 is one of the leading british film, theatre and tv actors. Acting shakespeare with ian mckellen british universities.
He was nominated for his first tony award best performance by a leading actor in a play for this role but lost out to his costar ian mckellen, who played antonio salieri. He received the 1967 tony award for best featured actor for his performance as lenny in the homecoming and the 1998 laurence olivier award for best actor for his performance in the title role of king lear. Sir ian mckellen gives an acting lesson to pupils at henley castle school, worcester. A videorecording of ian mckellens one man show, acting shakespeare.
The film was directed by peter yates and produced by yates with ronald harwood. Heuristic shakespeare the tempest is the first of 37 new apps to help students better understand the works of the famous bard. Trust me the intro is cheesy but the content is amazing. Scarlett timothy dalton as rhett butler joanne whalley, wind movie, top of the. A pert and pretty actress who was both talented and versatile, angela scoular is possibly best known for appearing in two james bond films, in both of which she provided memorable moments of.
Aug 02, 2015 ian mckellen on how he became gandalf in. Two internationally acclaimed stars of screen and stage join forces to capture the powerful essence of one of shakespeare s greatest plays, macbeth. The 70th berlin international film festival will honor oscarwinner. I give you this gift for your covid19 isolation entertainment. Featuring a remarkable performance by ian mckellen and directed by stephen frears the queen, walter remains one of the most acclaimed and poignant dramas ever made for british television the. Past productions king lear royal shakespeare company. Golden globe awardwinner sir ian mckellen talks shakespeare on screen in support of the bfi theme. Sinead cusack and derek jacobi as beatrice and benedict in much ado about nothing, 1982. Ian mckellen, alone on stage, with no props or scenery, performs monologues from shakespeare and discusses some of his plays.
I only wish i had been aware of his work decades ago. This guide provides information regarding purdue libraries media titles dvds that have been featured in thematic displays. Mckellan was nominated for the academy award for his roles in gods and monsters and the fellowship of the ring orlando bloom. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Ian mckellen as walter, first ever channel 4 film dir. Below is an article from the tes in which sir ian reminisces about his days at the school and on the edwardian gentleman with a posh accent who set him on the path to meet gandalf, king lear and the xmen. Ian mckellen to host london bus tours for shakespeare film.
Patrick stewart as macbeth tomorrow, and tomorrow, and. It tells the story of an aging actors personal assistant, who struggles to keep his charges life together. Sir ian mckellen gives shakespearean monologue youtube. Alternatively you can use torrent sites or various. These days, sir ian mckellen is best known for playing characters in bigbudget cgi films such as gandalf in the lord of the rings, or magneto in the xmen, but once, not so long ago, when he was just a plain mister, mckellen was to be found giving incredible performances on tv in the likes of tom stoppards play every good boy deserves favor, where he played an imprisoned dissident. He was knighted by the queen in 1990 for his services to drama. Ron daniels 1982 production of shakespeares the tempest, with derek jacobi and mark rylance royal shakespeare company. At the age of 15, piper released her debut single because we want to, which made her the youngest artist to enter at number one on the uk singles chart. Alberta watson supports her father, ian mckellen, as he struggles to his feet, the miraculous remission of his illness at an end, in paramount pictures enchanting and horrifying fable, the keep. In 1982, curry took the part of the pirate king in the drury lane production of joe papps version of the pirates of penzance opposite george cole, earning enthusiastic. Tour, spain, france, cyprus, israel, poland, romania. Ian mckellens favourite shakespeare roles on film film. Ian mckellen acting shakespeare 1982 i saw this when i was in high school as an introduction to shakespeare.