Ian McShane

Ian McShane in Focus Features' Scoop - 2006

Biography

Born 09/29/1942

British actor Ian McShane had a long, venerable career, though for most of it he remained unknown to American audiences, despite frequent appearances on television and in movies. One of his better known roles – as the smooth-talking criminal mastermind Teddy Bass in Jonathan Glazer’s stylish...
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Awards

  • In 2005, received Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama

Highlights

  • In 2008, Received rave reviews for Daniel Sullivan’s Broadway revival of Harold Pinter’s “The Homecoming”
  • In 2008, Lent his voice to the animated feature, "Kung Fu Panda"
  • In 2008, Co-starred in Paul W.S. Anderson's remake of the 1975 film "Death Race"

Family & Companions

  • Sylvia Kristel: Companion (Met on the set of "The Fifth Musketeer" (1979); had a turbulent five-year relationship; no longer together)
  • Harry McShane: father (Scottish; played with Manchester United and Hamilton Academical)
  • Kate McShane: daughter (Born in 1971; mother, Ruth Post)

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