Fan Casting Ian McKellen as Cranky Kong in Donkey Kong Country (1996)

braydenfostervold made this fan casting suggestion on February 8, 2023. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Ian McKellen

84 years old

Sir Ian Murray McKellen, CH, CBE (born May 25, 1939) is an English actor. He is the recipient of six Laurence Olivier Awards, a Tony Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a BIF ...

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Cranky Kong in Donkey Kong Country (1996)

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Ian McKellen

Cranky Kong (Voice)

Donkey Kong Country (1996)

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Donkey Kong Country (1996)

The Animated Movie

by Nintendo; Rareware

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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 6,068 roles on myCast, including Phil in Hercules. Similar actors include Patrick Stewart, Jeremy Irons, and Gary Oldman. Ian McKellen was suggested to play Cranky Kong in Donkey Kong Country (1996) by braydenfostervold. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Robert De Niro, Christopher Lloyd, and Danny DeVito. Donkey Kong Country (1996) has 28 roles, including King K. Rool, Donkey Kong, and Klump.