English actor (born 1942)
Ian David McShane [ 1] BBC seriesLovejoy [ 2] Al Swearengen inDeadwood 2019 film continuation , and Mr. Wednesday inAmerican Gods Deadwood , McShane won theGolden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama and received a nomination for thePrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series . As a producer of the film, he was nominated for thePrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie .
His film roles include Harry Brown inThe Wild and the Willing [ 3] If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium Villain Sexy Beast Hot Rod Blackbeard inPirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides John Wick
McShane was born inBlackburn , Lancashire on 29 September 1942. He is the child of professional footballerHarry (1920–2012) and Irene McShane (née Cowley; 1922–2020).[ 4] [ 2] [ 5] [ 6] Holytown ,Lanarkshire . His mother, who was born in England, was of Irish and English descent.[ 7] Davyhulme ,Manchester and attendedStretford Grammar School . After being a member of theNational Youth Theatre ,[ 8] Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), withAnthony Hopkins andJohn Hurt . McShane shared a flat with Hurt, whom he called his "oldest friend in the business",[ 4] The Wild and the Willing [ 2] York Mystery Plays in 1963.
McShane as Satan in theYork Mystery Plays in 1963 In theUnited Kingdom , McShane's best known role is antiques dealerLovejoy in theeponymous series (1986, 1991–1994).[ 4] [ 2] [ 5] Lovejoy , McShane was a pin-up as a result of appearances in such television series asWuthering Heights Heathcliff ),Jesus of Nazareth Judas Iscariot ), andDisraeli Sky West and Crooked [ 9] If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium Battle of Britain Pussycat, Pussycat, I Love You Sitting Target The Last of Sheila The Fifth Musketeer [ 10] [ 11]
He has also enjoyed success in theUnited States as Don Lockwood inDallas Al Swearengen in theHBO seriesDeadwood [ 5] Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Drama.[ 2] Emmy Award andScreen Actors Guild Awards.
Amongscience fiction fans, McShane is known for playing Robert Bryson inBabylon 5: The River of Souls [ 12] The Independent Martin Sheen , who wore an eye in the middle of his forehead, to be the most embarrassing experience that he had ever had while acting.[ 13]
In 1985, McShane appeared as MC onGrace Jones 'Slave to the Rhythm concept album featuring his narration interspersed throughout. It sold over a million copies worldwide.[ 14] [ 15]
In 1992, he recorded and released a solo studio album,From Both Sides Now , in which he sangcover versions of popular songs.[ 16] [ 17] UK Albums Chart .[ 18]
McShane in 2006 His other roles include that ofarmed robber andgangland boss Jack Last in theMinder The Last Video Show. [ 19] Captain Hook inShrek the Third Ragnar Sturlusson inThe Golden Compass [ 20] Tai Lung inKung Fu Panda [ 21] Annie Award nomination), crime boss Teddy Bass inSexy Beast Coraline [ 22] Hot Rod [ 23] Death Race [ 24] The Seeker [ 25] The West Wing [ 26] Broadway revival ofHarold Pinter 'sThe Homecoming Eve Best ,Raúl Esparza , andMichael McKean , and directed byDaniel Sullivan , at theCort Theatre (16 December 2007 – 13 April 2008).[ 27]
In 2009, he appeared inKings David . His portrayal of King Silas Benjamin, an analogue ofKing Saul , was highly praised, with one critic writing: "WheneverKings seems to falter, McShane appears to put bite marks all over the scenery."[ 28]
In 2010, McShane starred inThe Pillars of the Earth [ 29] Ken Follett 'snovel of the same name .[ 30] Edward "Blackbeard" Teach in theWalt Disney Company /Jerry Bruckheimer filmPirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides [ 31] Pirates of the Caribbean Disneyland andWalt Disney World ,[ 32] [ 33] A Pirate's Adventure: Treasure of the Seven Seas atMagic Kingdom .[ 34]
In 2013, he played King Brahmwell inBryan Singer 'sJack the Giant Slayer [ 35]
Since 2010, McShane has narrated the opening teases for each round ofESPN 's coverage ofThe Open Championship .[ 36] second season ofAmerican Horror Story [ 37] Game of Thrones Season 6 as Septon Ray.[ 38] [ 39]
McShane announced in 2017 that a script for a two-hourDeadwood film was submitted by creatorDavid Milch to HBO and that a film was close to happening. "[A] two-hour movie script has been delivered to HBO. If they don't deliver [a finished product], blame them," McShane said.[ 40] [ 41] Deadwood: The Movie [ 42]
In 1965, McShane married English actressSuzan Farmer and they divorced in 1968. He married his second wife, English model Ruth Post, on 8 June 1968, and they had two children, Kate and Morgan.[ 2] Sylvia Kristel after meeting her on the set ofThe Fifth Musketeer [ 43] Venice, California . Through his eldest daughter, McShane has three grandchildren.[ 2]
In 2025 theNew Orleans magazineUnlikely Stories Six published a political short film calledThe McShane Dimension based entirely upon Ian McShane at age 57 although the story actually occurs in the modern age.[ 44]
Key † Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released
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