Sir Ian McKellen is not the first Actor in his family!

The actor and civil-rights activist delves into his family history and discovers one of his ancestors was a Victorian political activist, another was linked to the theatre. He learns his family have a link to an ancient landmark.
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[@tc2334]

"Does that mean I'm going to Heaven?" "Yes, I'm afraid so." "Well, that's fine." I love the way British people talk.

[@MrGrifft]

Church of England, where the requirement to be a pastor is at minimum agnosticism.

[@charismalyn]

"Actor!" Then, a look of pure happiness in his eyes!

[@coreedawarrior2000]

I laughed with joy when he said "ACTOR!" 😂 He truly is a beautiful man

[@fuferito]

There's always something epic about Sir Ian McKellen being ushered to the archives, as he's done before on the big screen.

[@marylavine2632]

Sir Ian is such a delight, happy for his discovery.

[@Stormy.92]

Aww that's sweet acting runs in the family. You can tell that made him really happy ❤️

[@oliviagiles]

his delight in Frank is so wonderful

[@KLeonardM]

I just adore Ian McKellen. So happy to see him so happy. Thank you for this post.

[@romy1223]

He looks just like his grandparents wow !

[@beckyp9700]

Sir Ian McKellen is a legendary actor! X-Men, Da Vinci Code. Magnificent actor and Amazing human being.

[@Tawadeb]

And Gandalf

[@nikiedmonds6236]

His surprise at his baptism lol 😊😂 I love this show ❤

[@Mayomi-wy2gy]

Ian seemed happy to learn about another actor in the family. I love the great actor Ian.

[@BlastastiC]

I enjoy the phrase "Mother Mac's Uncle Frank"

[@Tawadeb]

Ian is a wonderful actor. Love him finding his ancestors

[@ThisisPam]

This is so lovely to watch. And an actor in the family! Oh to have been there, and seen those plays. Sir Ian looks so interested and happy.

[@connorchalmers8959]

"Does that mean I'm going to heaven?" "Yes, I'm afraid so" "That's fine"

[@janetslicer3637]

Look at his enthusiasm!!!

[@jeannerogers7085]

I have a friend whose (ex) husband was drawn into her church from the street, enchanted by her singing.

[@dixiecat666]

Clearly in his genes , his responses are so enthusiastic . I'm excited for him x

[@margritpiepes8242]

How interesting to see that he had Actors as Ancestors .I like this Guy a lot he will be Gandalf FOREVER

[@JMurdochNZ]

Ian is pure class.

[@thomasbarca9297]

Sir Ian is awesome, his my favourite actor

[@babayagaslobbedaknobba]

Acting is in Sir Ian's blood.

[@lisaryherd4593]

The hand writing in that time was absolutely gorgeous!!!

[@erwinamesz7642]

My favorite actor❤

[@carenmontgomery2384]

ahhhhhhh...what a wonderful discovery for him! it makes me feel happy...it's in his blood and it shows! he's such a fabulous actor!

[@davidedemurodominijanni9889]

What a n amazing discovery, for a man who has spent such an entire long life acting as one of the absolute greatest of all time. It's like finding the answer to a zillion self questionings about the true origin of his own finest talent. I just found out he then played his ancestor's same part and i just can't wait to watch that!

[@panzermuckel44]

Gandalf's Heritage.

[@hafizsirajkumar7927]

Aww sweet and great actor mr magneto

[@jeannerogers7085]

Love this guy!

[@AngelaSealana]

How fantastic!

[@thednaladyukgenealogist]

Close to home!

[@exdus235]

What fun

[@GamerplayerWT]

Gandalf!

[@Hamzakhan-dt3gv]

Interesting 😮😮😮😮😮

[@livc1981]

💖💖💖

[@buridah328]

❤

[@Balt21Raven]

1:53 - Not a comfortable moment knowing McKellen

[@vikinglonghairdediconichai3935]

He looks like his grandmother same face

[@daezjn]

with everything digitised these days, I wonder if our ancestors will feel the same emotional context when looking at documents off a screen..

[@philipplyanguzov9090]

I had a pretty emotional time reading the digitized documents of a 15th century ancestor.

[@lisaapp839]

No idea who this is.

[@sirandrelefaedelinoge]

Oh, get a grip!

[@lisaapp839]

@Taylor Greene yeah right. I have no idea who this is. Would also be right that you have a lot of time to make assumptions about someone you do not even know. And who is no one? You?

[@michellepeoplelikeyoumurde8373]

​@@lisaapp839 ever heard of google/ wiki

[@lisaapp839]

@@michellepeoplelikeyoumurde8373 Is that even a question? If it is then you missed the mark (question).

[@Frosty98206]

He Plays Old Magneto in X-Men in Series of X-men,(Mainly in 2000 film all way up to X-men Last Stand/Played an Old Magento in Days of Future Past), b4 Micheal Fassbender took up the role of Young Magneto in X-men 1st Class & Onwards that's his Most Notable role(What Known for), Also Play's in LOTR(Lord of the Rings) As Gandalf or as the Meme He's Known for "YOU SHALL NOT PASS!".

[@Capohanf1]

BET HE WILL BE THE LAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@drwatsonca6945]

I bet you would lose that bet.

[@danzafrir2900]

"Does this mean I'm going to heaven?" "Yes, I'm afraid so." The perfect exchange 😂🤌

[@loganbaileysfunwithtrains606]

Classic British humor