Ian McKellen, the son of Margery Lois and Denis Murray McKellen, was born on May 25, 1939, in Burnley, Lancashire. With a sister named Jean who was five years older than him, he was their second kid.
His family relocated to Wigan just before the Second World War began in September 1939. They stayed there until Ian turned twelve before moving to Bolton in 1951 as a result of his father’s promotion.
How much does Ian McKellen make a year?
His earnings from the Lord of the Rings were more than $175,000.
What is Ian McKellen net worth?
His net worth ranges between $55 to $60 million. McKellen’s father was a Protestant Irish and Scottish civil engineer and lay preacher.
His upbringing was non-orthodox yet very much Christian. McKellen attended Bolton School (Boys’ Division), and he continues to support the school by visiting frequently to speak with students.
Bolton Little Theatre, where McKellen currently serves as a patron, is where he began his performing career.
His parents supported his early interest in the theater by taking the family to see Peter Pan at the Opera House in Manchester when he was just three years old.
