Character Portrayed in The Lord of the Rings: Gandalf
Born: May 25, 1939; Burnley, Lancashire, England
Notable Awards and Nominations:
Academy Awards:
- 1999 Best Actor Nomination for Gods and Monsters
- 2002 Best Supp. Actor Nomination for The Fellowship of the Ring
British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards (BAFTA):
- 1997 Best Actor Nomination for Richard III
- 1997 Best Screenplay Adaptation Nomination for Richard III
- 2002 Best Actor Nomination for The Fellowship of the Ring
Emmy Awards:
- 1994 Best Supp. Actor Nomination for And the Band Played On
- 1996 Best Supporting Actor Nomination for Rasputin
Golden Globes:
- 1996 Best Actor Nomination for Richard III
- 1997 Best Supporting Actor in a Telefilm Award for Rasputin
- 1999 Best Actor in a Drama Nomination for Gods and Monsters
Screen Actors Guild (SAG):
- 1999 Best Actor Nomination for Gods and Monsters
- 2002 Best Actor Award for The Fellowship of the Ring
