Ian McKellen

Season 8, Episode 817

Original Airdate: December 8, 2002

For decades, Sir Ian McKellen had been little known to American audiences despite being one of the leading talents of the London stage. All that changed in the '90s through a remarkable series of critically acclaimed roles in films such as Gods and Monsters, Apt Pupil and his own bold adaptation of Richard III, followed by world-wide popularity in X-Men and The Lord of the Rings. Learn more about the man and his craft over the course of this highly compelling hour.