Fan Casting Ian McKellen as Sherlock Holmes in Best Portrayal of a Character

user_119413 made this fan casting suggestion on February 25, 2025. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Ian McKellen as Sherlock Holmes in Best Portrayal of a Character

Ian McKellenUnited Kingdom

86 years old
Sir Ian Murray McKellen (born 25 May 1939) is an British actor. He has played roles on the screen and stage in genres ranging from Shakespearean dramas and modern theatre to popular fantasy and sci...
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Ian McKellen is known for his roles in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. He has been suggested by fans for 6,961 roles on myCast, including Phil in Hercules. Similar actors include Patrick Stewart, Jeremy Irons, and Anthony Hopkins. Ian McKellen was suggested to play Sherlock Holmes in Best Portrayal of a Character by user_119413. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Robert Downey Jr., Henry Cavill, and Benedict Cumberbatch. Best Portrayal of a Character has 120 roles, including Batman, Spider-Man, and Superman.

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