Ian McKellen
English actor of stage and screen, six-decade career across Shakespeare on stage and lead franchise work as Gandalf and Magneto.
4 actors starting with the letter I — each with origin, classification, and notes.
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| Ian McKellen | Ice Cube | Idris Elba | Irrfan Khan |
English actor of stage and screen, six-decade career across Shakespeare on stage and lead franchise work as Gandalf and Magneto.
American actor, rapper, screenwriter, and producer known for films including Friday, Boyz n the Hood, and the Barbershop and Ride Along franchises.
English actor and producer known for The Wire, Luther, and lead roles in studio franchises across action, drama, and animation.
Indian actor of Hindi cinema and international film, acclaimed for naturalistic performances in dramas including The Lunchbox and Life of Pi.
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