Ian McKellen turned down the role of Albus Dumbledore. 🧙♂️

Ian McKellen voiced himself on 'The Simpsons'. 📺

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Ian McKellen's 'LOTR' tattoo spells Gucci upside down. 😎

Ian McKellen portrays a career con artist.

Starred alongside Ian McKellen in 1998.

Stephen Fry caught Ian McKellen stealing gold coins from the 'Hobbit' set. 💰

Judi & Ian McKellen sat in the Queen's throne! 👑

His Maggie Smith impression is spot on! 😅

Ian McKellen's impression of Maggie Smith is spot-on. 🤣

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