How Famous Is Ian McKellen?
Actor
According to our voters, Ian McKellen is the...
238th most famous person in the world!
Fame by country
Most famous in Singapore
Ian McKellen is an esteemed English actor known for his roles in Shakespearean dramas, modern theatre, and popular fantasy films such as X-Men and The Lord of the Rings. He has received numerous accolades including a Tony Award, Olivier Awards, and a Golden Globe.
Wins
147
Losses
65
ELO
1553
Most recently Ian McKellen lost a matchup to Gérard Depardieu (#1128) voted by someone from Belgium.
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Per-country vote breakdown
| Country | Rank | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇴 Norway | #11 | 0.0% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | #18 | 100.0% |
| 🇫🇷 France | #32 | 75.0% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | #42 | 86.4% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | #47 | 82.6% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | #68 | 0.0% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | #68 | 100.0% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | #119 | 87.5% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | #148 | 82.4% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | #162 | 77.3% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | #472 | 45.5% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | #505 | 81.3% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | #516 | 100.0% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | #1044 | 50.0% |
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