Daily News & Analysis | Why Ian McKellen almost turned down knighthood in 1991 Daily News & Analysis Ian McKellen has revealed that he felt his knighthood award in 1991 was unfair and didn't want to take it but eventually his friends encouraged him. The Lord of the Rings star said that titles shouldn't have been given to actors as when they are compared to ... Ian McKellen considered turning down his knighthood Wait...Ian McKellen considered turning down his knighthood? Suits you sir! Sir Derek Jacobi and Sir Ian McKellen on secret crushes, the joy of ... |