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No, official line was that he didn't want to by typecast as a wizard after playing Gandalf in the LOTR trilogy.
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Does ian mckellen wear a fake beard for Gandalf and dumbledore?
No it's real. And Ian McKellen doesn't play Dumbledore, only Gandalf :)
Did Richard harris play Gandalf in the first lord of the rings?
I think you are mixing characters with big long white beards in mythical movies.Richard Harris did 'Albus Dumbledore' at Harry Potter. While Ian Mckellen played Gandalf in all three LOTR films .
Was Michael Gambon in Lord of the Rings?
No, he was in Harry Potter. Ian McKellen as gandalf in Lord of the rings.
What is the birth name of Ian McKellen?
Ian McKellen's birth name is Ian Murray McKellen.
Did ian mckellen play in both Lord of the Rings and the 3 Harry Potter?
If your talking about Dumbledore, then no. Sir Michael Gambon played Dumbledore in the prisoner of Askaban onwards, and Richard Harris, played him in the philosopher's (sorcerer's) stone and the chamber of secrets. Most people say Richard Harris was best at playing Dumbledore, as he was more like the Dumbledore In the book, whereas Michael Gambon was more like the character he played in Lord of the Rings, Gandalf,
How tall is Ian McKellen?
Ian McKellen is 5' 11".
Is Michael Gambon Dumbledore and Gandalf from The Hobbit?
Michael Gambon played Dumbledore in Harry Potter. Ian McKellen played Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings and will do so again for The Hobbit.
When was Ian McKellen born?
Ian McKellen was born on May 25, 1939.
What is Ian McKellen's birthday?
Ian McKellen was born on May 25, 1939.
Where does Sir Ian Mckellen live?
Ian Mckellen lives in Limehouse in London's Docklands.
Is Ian McKellen going to play Gandalf?
Ian McKellen is in the movie, so he must be playing Gandalf. (I sure hope so. It wouldn't be right if someone else played his part.)
What actors have played gandalf?
Sir Ian McKellen
