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Sir Ian McKellen says he would have rejected knighthood if he was ‘man of adamant principle’
Sir Ian McKellen has explained why he accepted a knighthood after considering turning down the offer. The Lord of the Rings actor was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1991 for services to the ...
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Ian McKellen
Sir Ian Murray McKellen (born 25 May 1939 ... He is regarded as a British cultural icon and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1991. He has received numerous accolades, including a Tony ...