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British actor.
Born May 25th, 1939 (age 85 years) in Burnley.
Happy 85th birthday to the esteemed Ian McKellen, who turned 85 on May 25th! It's hard to believe that the man behind some of our favorite characters is now in his mid-80s. It seems like just yesterday he was Gandalf the Grey, taking us on an epic quest through Middle Earth. But whether he's playing a wizard, a mutant, or a sleuth, there's no denying that Ian is a timeless talent. Cheers to another year of bringing magic to the screen and the stage. Here's to many more birthdays filled with adventure and enchantment. Keep shining, old friend.
All the world is birthday cake, so take a piece, but not too much. George Harrison