Ian McKellen

• Birth date: 1939
  

The actor touched on a complicated debate involving representation both onscreen and behind the scenes, as well as opportunities for LGBTQ actors.

The actor has said that his life as a closeted gay man growing up in England during the 1940s and ’50s was “a terrible oppression.”

“Anyone who has lived as long as I have is alive because they have had previous vaccinations.”

The program launched a year ago by the gay cultural icon shows how to fight the discrimination and isolation seniors can face.

The 79-year-old gay actor spilled tea about antigay politicians, chemsex and other hot topics.

Fans were disappointed that Dumbledore isn’t “explicitly” gay in the latest movie. But the actor portraying him says they need to wait a bit longer.

He also offers his take on the allegations of sexual misconduct against Kevin Spacey.

It’s been 30 years since the actor came out publicly.

The actor, who came out in 1988, is likely to be remembered fondly for both.

The actor said the “principle” that people should be able to live freely transcends international borders.

He’s here to recruit you.

The legendary British actor reveals what life was like growing up gay in England in the 1940s and 50s in a film produced for London Pride.

“I know that I’m in a love affair with Ian,” Stewart say in the opening to the article.

Unfortunately, he didn’t find a love match.

“It is appalling and ironical that India would use a colonial law to oppress its homosexuals.”

The article, titled “Gays We Respect,” begins: “We, men, do not consider men who love men to be men…. But there are exceptions. “

LONDON — Actor Ian McKellen and 27 Nobel laureates have written an open letter urging Russia’s president to repeal an anti-gay law and expressing their solidarity with critics of the legislation.

LONDON — Actor Ian McKellen says the British government has advised him not to go to Russia because of the country’s anti-gay “propaganda” law.