Actor Ian McShane: biography, movies and serials, private life

Ian McShane - English director and actor, known to the younger generation of viewers primarily in the movie "Snow White and the Hunter" and the series "Deadwood", "The Game of Thrones."

Childhood

Ian McShane, whose films are very popular now, was born on September 29, 1942 in Blackburn in Lancashire, Great Britain.

His parents, Harry and Irene McShane, dreamed that his son would become a football player and fall into the professional team of Manchester United. The fact is that Ian's father, Harry, was a sportsman and played for this team. The boy was not destined to fulfill his parents' dreams.

A child in the small town of Urmson grew up, studied at the gymnasium. Then he entered the Academy of Dramatic Art. Hard work, an obvious actor's talent - that's what stood out among the other students during the training Ian McShane.

Movies and TV shows in which Ian acted as an actor

After graduating from the Academy of Dramatic Art, Ian is invited to appear in the melodrama Wild and Thirsty. The film was released in 1962. The actor played in it the role of a student with rebellious inclinations from a university in a provincial town. Next were the films "The Gypsy Girl" in 1966 by J. Mills, in 1969 - "The Battle for England" directed by Guy Hemilton, in 1971 - "The Scoundrel" by Michael Tachner.

McShane in his career has played in more than a hundred films and serials. Significant work in the filmography of the actor is considered to be the series "Jesus of Nazareth" and "Deadwood".

"Jesus of Nazareth" was published in 1977. The series was shot by the famous director Franco Dzeffirrelli. In this project, McShane performed the role of Judas.

In 1986, the television series "Lovejoy" appeared on the screens. The role of swindler and antiquary Lovejoy brought Ian wide recognition and success on an international scale.

In America, Ian is known primarily as an actor who played the role of Englishman Don Lockwood in the television series "Dallas."

In 2000, the actor again flashed on the television screen, this time in the film directed by Jonathan Glazer. The brutal gangster in the performance of McShane in the film "Sexy beast" was convincing and memorable.

In 2004, in the series in the genre of the western "Deadwood", the actor played Ella Svirengena. Subsequently, the Golden Globe Award in the category "Best Dramatic Actor" was given to actor Ian McShane for his role in the TV series Deadwood.

The actor loves and often voices various animated films. He took part in working on such tapes as "Kung Fu Panda", "Sponge Bob", "Shrek 3", "Golden Compass".

Ian McShane has a great voice, so he is often invited to participate in musicals. Many probably saw the "Witches of Eastwick," where Ian McShane performed the role of Daryl Van Horn.

"Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" and "Snow White and the Hunter"

By roles in these two films, released not so long ago, Iain is most often recognized on the streets now.

The fourth part of the collection "Pirates of the Caribbean" was released in 2011. In this film Ian McShane appeared in the form of a black beard. The film was directed by Rob Marshall, and the producer - Jerry Bruckheimer. This film is not the first in the collection of stories about pirates of the Caribbean with Johnny Depp as Jack. Two other main roles in the film were performed by Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley. Filming took place in the Hawaiian Islands. The plot is based on the quest for a source of eternal youth led by the kings of England and Spain, as well as the Blackbeard pirate. The role of the daughter of the Black Beard in the movie "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" was performed by the actress Penelope Cruz. The tape received various reviews from critics. Nevertheless, the film had a record box office. After viewing the picture, the audience repeatedly noted how remarkably McShane played his part in it.

In the film "Snow White and the Hunter" Ian McShane played the role of one of the dwarves, a friend of Snow White. Cash fantasy film was released in 2012. The director is Rupert Sanders. The main roles in the film were played by Kristen Stewart and Chris Hamsworth.

According to the plot of the film, the evil sorceress sends hunter Eric to the Dark Forest in search of Snow White. She wants to kill her and find immortality. Eric finds a girl in the woods and falls in love with her. Eight gnomes, whom Snow White and the hunter meet on the way, help them defeat the witch.

This film also received mixed reviews from critics.

Theater and directing works

Ian McShane has repeatedly participated in various theatrical productions. He played in London theaters, he could be seen on Broadway. Currently, the actor not only starred in the movies, but also continues to play in the theater.

Actor's talent and McShane's success at the moment is undeniable, so Ian is now trying his hand at being a director. The first attempts to work in a new quality, McShane made during the filming of "Lovejoy".

Personal life

In 1977, in Blackburn, the actor began an affair with Sylvia Kristel. They met in the production of "The Fifth Musketeer" and symbolically that their relationship also lasted exactly five years. Part broke up due to frequent tours of Ian and because he rarely went home. Now the actor is married to Gwen Humble.