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- The House star is an outspoken atheist, and was even the keynote guest in 2018 at the American Atheists convention (you can watch his conversation at the convention in the video below).
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Sir Ian McKellen grew up in a Christian environment where several of his family members were preachers, including his father. However, McKellen identifies as an atheist.
Sir Ian Murray McKellen CH CBE (born 25 May 1939) is an English actor. With a career spanning more than sixty years, he is noted for his roles on the screen and stage in genres ranging from Shakespearean dramas and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction.
May 2, 2024 · Esteemed British actor Ian McKellen, renowned for his roles in “The Lord of the Rings” and “X-Men,” is also an atheist. McKellen has not only talked about his atheism but has also been a vocal advocate for humanist principles and gay rights, intertwining his personal beliefs with his activism.
May 25, 2013 · Sir Ian McKellen, best known for his roles as Gandalf in the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy and Magneto in the "X-Men" films, has listed atheism among the causes he cares most about.
May 25, 2024 · McKellen is open about his personal atheism but does not often speak on the subject. He came out as a gay man publicly in 1988 and became a founding member of the UK LGBT advocacy group Stonewall to advocate against discriminatory legislation.
Nov 22, 2013 · The wise wizard of 'The Hobbit' on the banality of villains, coming out of the closet, and why everyone needs critics.
