1990'sThe 90's were a busy decade of filming. After the world theatre tour of Richard III, I prepared for the film version by writing its screenplay and "visiting" 11 other films in a variety of cameo and supporting parts. My reward was feeling more relaxed in front of the camera and more confident for the leading roles of Richard III, Dussander and James Whale. — Ian McKellen, June 2000 |
| 1998 |
GODS
AND MONSTERS Director: Bill Condon Writer: Bill Condon from Christopher Bram's novel "The Father of Frankenstein" Role: James Whale Over 15 major critics awards, and nominations including the Golden Globe® and Oscar® Co-starring: Brendan Fraser and Lynn Redgrave Shot at Occidental Studios and on location in Los Angeles
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| 1998 |
APT PUPIL Director: Bryan Singer Writer: Brandon Boyce from Stephen King's novella. Role: Arthur Denker, aka Kurt Dussander Co-starring: Brad Renfro and David Schwimmer Shot at Occidental Studios and on location in Los Angeles
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| 1997 |
SWEPT FROM THE SEA Director: Beeban Kidron Writer: Tim Willocks from Joseph Conrad's novella "Amy Foster" Role: Dr Kennedy Co-starring: Rachel Weisz, Vincent Perez, Kathy Bates Shot on location in Cornwall
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| 1997 |
BENT (1997)
Director: Sean Mathias Writer: Martin Sherman from his own play Role: Uncle Freddie Prix De La Jeunesse, Cannes 1997 Co-starring: Lothaire Bluteau as Horst, Brian Weber as Rudy, and Clive Owen as Max (McKellen's part in the original stage production 1979) With Mick Jagger in drag as Greta Music by Philip Glass Shot on location in London
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| 1997 |
SURVIVING FRIENDLY FIRE Director: Todd Nelson Editor: Michael Hofacre Role: Narrator
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| 1996 |
RASPUTIN Director: Uli Edel Writer: Peter Pruce Role: Tsar Nicholas II Golden Globe Award - Best Supporting Actor Emmy nomination - Best Supporting Actor Co-starring: Alan Rickman, Greta Scacchi, David Warner, John Wood Theatrical release outside of US, HBO TV in US Shot on location in St. Petersburg and Budapest
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| 1995 |
RESTORATION Director: Michael Hoffman Writer: From the novel by Rose Tremain Role: Will Gates Winner of two Academy Awards: Costume Design and Art Direction Co-starring: Robert Downey, Jr, Sam Neill, Meg Ryan, David Thewlis, Polly Walker, Hugh Grant Shot on location in Dorset |
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| 1995 |
RICHARD III Director: Richard Loncraine Writer: Adapted from Shakespeare by Richard Loncraine and Ian McKellen Role: Richard III (Co-Producer & Co-Writer) Golden Globe nomination - Best Actor Felix Award - European Actor of theYear London Evening Standard - Film of the Year "Film 96" - "A Film of the Year" Co-starring: Annette Bening, Dame Maggie Smith, Robert Downey, Jr., John Wood, Jim Broadbent, Bill Patterson Shot on location in Central London, Brighton, and Lancashire 
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| 1994 |
JACK AND SARAH Director: Tim Sullivan Writer: Tim Sullivan Role: William Co-starring: Richard E. Grant, Samantha Mathis, Judi Dench, Eileen Atkins Shot at Shepperton Studios and on location in Notting Hill Gate, London |
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| 1995 |
THIN ICE Director: Fiona Cunningham-Reid Writer: Screenplay by Geraldine Sherman Role: Himself Shot on location in London and at the Gay Games, New York |
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| 1995 |
COLD COMFORT FARM Director: John Schlesinger Writer: From the novel by Stella Gibbons Role: Amos Starkadder Co-starring: Eileen Atkins, Kate Beckinsale, Stephen Fry, Miriam Margolyes, Rufus Sewell. Shot on location in Sussex |
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| 1994 |
THE SHADOW Director: Russell Mulcahy Writers: Walter B Gibson, David Koepp Role: Dr Reinhardt Lane Co-starring: Alec Baldwin, Tim Curry, John Lone, Penelope Anne Miller
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| 1994 |
I'LL DO ANYTHING Director: James L Brooks Writer: James L. Brooks Role: Australian Action Movie Director 3-line cameo appearance with Nick Nolte and Albert Brooks. Originally meant to be a musical by the Artist then known as Prince, whose contribution did not make it into the final version. |
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| 1993 |
SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION
Director: Fred Schepisi Writer: John Guare, from his own play Role: Geoffrey Co-starring: Stockard Channing, Donald Sutherland, and Will Smith in his first major film appearance Shot on location in Manhattan |
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| 1993 |
AND THE BAND PLAYED ON Director: Roger Spottiswoode Writer: Screenplay by Arnold Schulman from Randy Shilts' book Role: Bill Kraus Cable Ace Award - Best Supporting Actor Emmy Nomination - Best Supporting Actor Co-starring: Richard Gere, Steve Martin, Matthew Modine, Lily Tomlin, Shot on location in Los Angeles and San Francisco Theatrical release outside of US |
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| 1993 |
THE BALLAD OF LITTLE JO Director: Maggie Greenwald Writer: Maggie Greenwald Role: Percy Co-starring: Suzie Amis Shot on location in Montana |
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| 1993 |
LAST ACTION HERO Director: John McTiernan Role: Death Co-starring: Arnold Schwarzenneger and F. Murray Abraham Filmed on location in Times Square, NYC |
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2000'sDates above are release dates.
Background images: Richard III, Dussander, James Whale
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