Ian McKellen's director blasts Academy for snubbing 85-year-old in 'hidden gem'

Ian McKellen's director blasts Academy for snubbing 85-year-old in 'hidden gem'

One of veteran actor Sir Ian McKellen’s directors has lamented him not getting an Oscar (Picture: Rex) A director who worked with Sir Ian McKellen on one of his first major movie roles has slammed the actor being overlooked for an Oscar for it. The 85-year-old thespian, who is regarded as one of Britain’s finest stage and screen actors, made his name in theatre in the 1960s and largely trod the boards and worked in TV for the following 25 years.…