Ian Mckellen An Unofficial Biography Author:Mark Barratt Ian McKellen was catapulted to international superstardom by the phenomenal success of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and there has never been a better time to assess the life and career of one of the world's greatest stage and screen actors. From acting with the Royal Shakespeare Company on Broadway to a TV and film career spanning the past fou... more »r decades, it also includes McKellen's work as a gay activist to give a well-rounded view of the man behind the screen persona.« less